BA in Applied Social Studies – Open Training College

So long Judith Snow and thanks for all the gifts.

On May 31st, this year, the world of disability activism, indeed the world itself, lost one of its brightest stars, Judith Snow. Described as the ‘Julia Roberts’ of the disability community, with her passion, enthusiasm and dedication, equally as famous;…

What course should I do and the application process?

The response to this blog series has been very positive. The College has heard from many adults who are thinking of returning to study. What was meant to be a three post series has now become a four post series,…

Returning to Learning

So you are thinking of returning to learning? Feel the fear….and do it anyway! Whatever the motivation behind your decision to return to education, it is quite natural to feel anxious about your decision. This is quite common, for any…

The Art of Inclusion

When leaving the new library in Dun Laoghaire on Saturday, I was surprised to come across an exhibition being held by Downes Syndrome Ireland (DSI). The ‘Here I am’ exhibition (more on the exhibition photographed by Dan Murphy here). All…