Inclusive National Higher Education Forum
Supporting the sustainability and development of existing and future inclusive education initiatives for students with intellectual disabilities within Irish Higher Education Providers.
Inclusive National Higher Education Forum
The Inclusive National Higher Education Forum [INHEF] is a national interest group comprised of representatives of higher education providers and other professionals interested in supporting access routes and inclusive education initiatives to learners with intellectual disabilities in Ireland.
Mission Statement
The mission of INHEF is to provide a collaborative space for consultation between higher education providers with a view to driving strategic developments; informing policy debates, and building capacity within higher education institutions to establish and deliver initiatives for students who are deemed to have an intellectual disability.
INHEF Vision
The vision of INHEF is to embed inclusive education initiatives and alternative access routes into the higher education landscape in the Republic of Ireland so that students with intellectual disabilities have meaningful post secondary opportunities available to them.
INHEF Values Statement
INCLUSION | EQUALITY | DIVERSITY | AUTONOMY | RESPECT | EQUITY
INHEF has been established by a handful of dedicated stakeholders who want to develop real and meaningful higher education opportunities for students with intellectual disabilities across the Republic of Ireland. At the heart of this group of enthusiastic change-makers are the INHEF core values.
Latest News & Resources
Webinar Series: Supporting Neuro-diverse Needs in the Early Childhood Setting by Hibernia College
Webinar 2: Supporting Neuro-diverse Needs in the Early Childhood Setting by Hibernia CollegeMay 31st 7.30 p.m.- 8.30 p.m.This webinar will support early childhood practitioners in their practice. Topics covered will include supporting communications...
Guidance to an Independent Adult Life
GUIDANCE MATTERS • ISSUE 6 • SUMMER 2021Published by the National Centre for Guidance in EducationIn this article, Des Aston of the Trinity Centre for People with Intellectual Disabilities (TCPID), provides an insightful reflection on Post-School...
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Major ‘transition planning’ for students with disabilities to progress to college. [via Irish Times, 20th May 2021]
Minister for Further and Higher Education Simon Harris has announced as a “major priority” transition planning for students with learning disabilities to move into further education and employment.The project, to be completed by September, will...
Launch of renamed REACH : Journal of Inclusive Education in Ireland
The Editor and Editorial Board of REACH ( formerly the Journal of Special Needs Education in Ireland) are pleased to announce an online event at 19:00 on Wednesday 19th May 2021 to mark the renaming of REACH as...
ESAI Inclusive Education Special Interest Group: Expert Lecture Series
The ESAI Inclusive Education Special Interest Group wish to invite you to the second in our Expert Lecture Series with Professor Richard Rose and Professor Michael Shevlin entitled Researching the Experiences and Outcomes for Students with Special...
Blossom Ireland: New Assertiveness Course
New Assertiveness Course starting on 17 May 2021Open to young people with intellectual disabilities aged 15 to 25.Learn how to speak up about yourself.Learn online and during weekly group Meet-ups.Have a Champion by your side to support you during the...
Inclusive Higher Education Programmes for Students with Intellectual Disabilities
This webinar is part of the Future Planning for Young People with Intellectual Disability, A Post School Options Webinar SeriesPresentations from: For further information contact:Petria MaloneInclusion Ireland086-8373454 or...
Future Planning for Young People with Intellectual Disability, Post School Options
Webinar Series in April 2021, Tuesdays 11-12. Use this link here to register.April 6th, Decision MakingAlison Doyle from Caerus Education will present an overview on post school options in Ireland.April 13th, EducationDes Aston from...
Supporting People with Disabilities towards Employment: DCU Ability Project
DCU Ability are delighted to have our article published in the AHEAD Journal, March 2021 [ISSN 2009-8286]'Supporting People with Disabilities towards Employment: DCU Ability Project' describes the DCU Ability project and explains the importance of...
Post-school Transitions for Students with Intellectual Disabilities in the Republic of Ireland
Limited guidance for children with intellectual disabilities impacting progression into the workforce and further/higher education.1st March 2021The Trinity Centre for People with Intellectual Disabilities, and the School of Education have today (March...
