Disability fund will meet demand, claims department
A group promoting college access for disabled students has warned that the €2.8 million cut from the fund for students with disabilities (FSD) will reverse the progress made in recent years.
The €13.7m fund supported about 6,000 students in the past year, up from 4,964 the previous academic year, enabling colleges to provide equipment, special materials, technology and transport for those with a range of disabilities and learning difficulties.
