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.
Strategic Plan
We are very excited to announce the launch of the INHEF Strategic Plan 2022 ‘Inclusive Higher Education – The Challenges and Opportunities for Transformative Policy Development ‘.
The goals of the Strategic Plan are across four key areas:
Sustainability
Quality
Awareness
Progression
Read or download the plan below.
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
Launch: INHEF Strategic Plan 2022.
We are delighted to share the INHEF Strategic Plan 2022 'Inclusive Higher Education – The Challenges and Opportunities for Transformative Policy Development ' which was launched by the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation...
DCU Ability ‘Works for Me’ campus course
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Open Night: Mary Immaculate College Limerick
Certificate in General Learning and Personal DevelopmentThis two-year lifelong learning programme is for people with intellectual disabilities.OPEN NIGHTTuesday 26th April 20227 pmT118 Tara Building The Certificate in General Learning and Personal...
Open Evening: Skills for Life – MTU Tralee
Skills for LifeUNLOCK YOUR FUTUREOPEN EVENING 2022When: Thursday 28th April 2022At: 5.30 pm Where: Dúchas Comhaltas Room, Kerry Sports Academy, North Campus MTU, Dromthacker, Tralee, V92 HD4V
Identifying Employment Opportunities and Programmes for People with Intellectual Disability in the Republic of Ireland
The Trinity Centre for People with Intellectual Disabilities has launched a new report on Identifying Employment Opportunities and Programmes for People with Intellectual Disability in the Republic of IrelandThis report has been designed to...
DCU Ability ‘Works for Me’ campus course
The DCU Ability 'Works for Me' campus course runs on DCU Glasnevin campus part-time over 16 weeks, on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings from 10 am to 1 pm. Our next course will run between March 22nd and July 7th 2022. This course is for...
Collaborating for Inclusion: A National Forum of Inclusive Higher Education Providers. AHEAD Journal. Issue 13. Winter 2021.
INHEF are delighted to have our article published in the AHEAD Journal, December 2021 [ISSN 2009-8286]"Collaborating for Inclusion: A National Forum of inclusive Higher Education Providers" demonstrates the creation of a national forum of inclusive higher...
TCD Open Days 2022-2024
Open Days for students with intellectual disabilities wishing to begin their studies with TCPID in September 2022 Trinity College Dublin Virtual Open DaySaturday, November 6th 2021 10 am to 4 pm The Certificate in Arts, Science and Inclusive...
Inclusive Education Pathways for Students with Intellectual Disabilities at UCC
Students with intellectual disabilities are set to benefit from major new funding secured by UCC.The €1m award from the Higher Education Authority recognises the impact of the university’s innovative work in the field of inclusive education, and its...
DCU Ability ‘Introduction to Work’ Online Course
Dublin City University Ability's next 'Introduction to Work' course will run between October 18th and December 16th 2021.Please see the course information booklet and learner overview for full details. ‘Introduction to Work’ is a...
