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
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...
Virtual Symposium: Inclusive Learning in Higher Education (April 7th and 8th 2021)
NUI Galway’s Centre for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CELT) has partnered with its Inclusive Learning project team to offer a virtual Symposium on Inclusive Learning on April 7th and 8th 2021.As student populations become...
IASSIDD – “Some teachers were wonderful, some were a complete disgrace”: Voices of students with intellectual disabilities on inclusive education
IASSIDD Inclusive Education SIRG Webinar SeriesDate: February 10, 2021Start: 15.00 UTC/10.00 am EST/23.00 ACT (Length: 90 minutes)Co-sponsored by: IASSIDD Academy – Certificates of Attendance will be provided.Presentations:The Experiences of...
Skills for Life Virtual Open Day (Tralee, Co. Kerry)
Wednesday 27th of January 202111 am - 12 pm Are you finishing school in 2021? Would you like to know more about the skills for life rehabilitative training programme located in the Munster Technological University campus Tralee and run by Saint...
The Power of Disability
AHEAD and the Union of Students in Ireland are happy to present the Power of Disability Conference 2021, kindly supported by the Higher Education Authority.This two day event will include discussions,...
IASSIDD Webinar – International Perspectives on Transitions in Education and Students with Intellectual Disabilities
International Perspectives on Transitions in Education and Students with Intellectual DisabilitiesDate: 16th DecemberFREE OF CHARGETime: 09.00 Eastern Standard time/ 14.00 Coordinated Universal Time/ 24.00 Australian Eastern Standard TimePlease...
