About Our Supports
At our College of Further Education and Training campuses, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible environment for all. If you have a disability, health condition, or learning difficulty, we’re here to help you.
“The support I received made all the difference to my confidence and success.”
— Aoife, FET Learner
Our goal is to ensure that every learner has equal access to education, training, and the opportunities to succeed. From assistive technology and tailored learner resources to guidance counselling and workshops, we’ll work with you to put the right supports in place.
Who Can Access Supports?
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- Physical or sensory disabilities
- Specific learning difficulties (e.g., dyslexia, dyspraxia)
- Mental health conditions
- Autism spectrum conditions
- Ongoing medical conditions
We welcome everyone —including adults with disabilities, carers, minority ethnic groups, ESOL and migrant learners, and those from low-income backgrounds.
- Accessible learning materials (large print, digital, audio)
- On-course learning support (study skills, reading, writing, maths, computer skills, English language)
- Reasonable exam accommodations (extra time, reader/scribe, separate room)
- Assistive technology (screen readers, magnifiers, dictation software)
- Device loan scheme (laptops or assistive technology)
- Note-taking, ISL interpretation, personal assistants (where possible)
- Guidance counselling (from entry to progression or employment)
- Confidential counselling (psychological and wellbeing supports)
- Drop-in and group sessions (peer support and workshops)
- Campus navigation and accessible facilities
Note: Some of our campuses are older, historical buildings where access may be difficult. We are committed to working with you to find solutions and ensure your needs are met.
How to register
Registering is confidential, accessible, and easy. Early registration ensures supports are in place when you need them!
Gather Documentation
Obtain evidence of your disability or condition (e.g., consultant’s letter, psychologist’s report).
Register Online
Just click on the button below
REGISTER NOW
Alternative Registration
Email learnersupport@lcetb.ie to request a form. | Speak to your Guidance Counsellor or Course Co-ordinator. |
Or, visit your campus Learning Hub.
Needs Assessment
Meet with the Disability Officer/ Learning Hub Team or Guidance Counsellor for a confidential needs assessment. This results in a Learning Educational Needs Summary (LENS) Report.
Agree Your Support Plan
Your supports are tailored to your needs and, with your consent, shared with relevant staff.
Key Date: To guarantee exam accommodations, please register and complete your needs assessment at least six weeks before the exam period.
Meet Your Support Team
DISABILITY OFFICER (First Point of Contact)
Sheila O'Brien sheila.obrien@lcetb.ie
LEARNING HUB TEAM
Kilmallock Road Campus 
Greg Dillon greg.dillon@lcetb.ie
Mulgrave Street Campus 
Nial Hehir nial.hehir@lcetb.ie
O'Connell Avenue Campus 
Jessie Laffan jessie.laffan@lcetb.ie
Raheen Campus 
Ned O'Meara ned.omeara@lcetb.ie
East Limerick 
Lisa Clerkin lisa.clerkin@lcetb.ie
West Limerick 
Aisling Walsh aisling.m.walsh@lcetb.ie
Ennis Campus 
Solomon Zewdu solomon.zewdu@lcetb.ie
East Clare (Shannon) David Chisanga david.chisanga@lcetb.ie
West Clare (Kilrush) 
Imelda Cahalan imelda.cahalan@lcetb.ie
Hub Co-ordinator 
Cian Ó Tiarnaigh cian.otiarnaigh@lcetb.ie
Administrator 
Niall Downes niall.downes@lcetb.ie
Policies & Accessibility
- Confidentiality: Your information is confidential and only shared with your consent and with staff who need to know. Privacy Notice
- Disclosure: Early disclosure is encouraged, but the decision is always yours.
- Equality: Discrimination is prohibited under Irish law.
- Appeals and Feedback: Complaints Procedure | FET Learner Policies
A reasonable accommodation is an adjustment to your course or assessments that enables you to participate fully in your education.
Examples: Extra time in exams, alternative assessment formats, assistive technology, or physical access arrangements.
This page and all collegeofFET.ie web content is designed to meet accessibility standards and is compatible with assistive technologies.
If you need information in an alternative format, please contact sheila.obrien@lcetb.ie.
- Respect: Empathy, integrity, fairness, and kindness
- Inclusion: Valuing diversity as a strength
- Social Justice: Equal access to opportunities and resources
- Empowerment: Supporting you to influence decisions about your learning
Need Help?
If you have any questions, please contact us by
email on learnersupport@lcetb.ie , phone on 1800 70 70 77, drop into your campus Learning Hub, talk to your Guidance Counsellor or Course Co-ordinator, or register online:
REGISTER NOW
Confidentiality
All information that you provide is completely confidential. With your permission, information regarding your requirements will be sent to relevant people who can provide you with the supports required. The service will not divulge the nature of your requirements with anyone. In the case of medical alert conditions such as epilepsy we will expect that you allow us to make people aware with your permission. This is for your own health and wellbeing.