Trinity College disAbility Service

If you experience procrastination, difficulty initiating a task or sustaining attention when engaging in study/assignments, this may be the group for you!!

A ‘body double’, is a term created by ADHD coach, Linda Anderson in 1996. It taps into the multiple scientific theories that describe why having someone working alongside you can lead to greater levels of productivity and focus in terms of task initiation and completion.

Body doubling is used informally where you may notice that you work better in a library or café. In more structured ways, many people use body doubling using platforms such as Flowstate, Caveday, Focusmate.

Sessions will run on Mondays from 10:00 to 12:00 and Fridays from 14:00 - 16:00 

All sessions will be in person and take place in the North Training Room in the basement of the Boland Library.

To register your interest, please fill out the sign up form in our bio & stories!

The weekly ADHD Peer Support Group will resume on Thursdays from 22nd January at 4pm.
The group's focus is to provide students with ADHD (whether they have a formal diagnosis or
not) with a space to meet each other and share their experiences, in a welcoming setting.

The group will be co-facilitated by an occupational therapist (Amy) and a student with ADHD (Genevieve).

📆 Date: Thursdays during term time (there will be no meeting during Reading Week)
⏰️Time: 4pm-5pm
📍Location: An Mheiteal, Printing House Square, Trinity College Dublin.

If you have any questions, get in touch with us at [email protected]

The Q***r Disabled Peer Support Group is open to any student who is identifies as both q***r and disabled and/or chronically ill.

You do not need to have a formal diagnosis or be registered with disability to attend, nor will you be asked to disclose your q***r or disabled identities if you do not wish to do so.

The aim of this group is to help support students with these intersectional identities that may have difficulty finding safe and welcoming spaces with those with similar experiences.

The group will be co-facilitated by a q***r disabled student and a disability staff member.

We would ask that anyone who wishes to attend any session over this semester express interest by filling out the form at the link in our bio and stories.

We will then keep the group closed during the remainder of the semester to ensure the safety and confidentiality of participants as we recognise not everyone wishes to be open about their identities and/or diagnoses within their wider college life.

The group will meet on alternating Thursdays during lunchtime.

We will reach out to those who have expressed interest with meeting details closer to the date of the first meeting in Semester 2.

Season’s greetings from the Trinity disAbility Service ✨
We hope the coming weeks offer rest, connection and time to recharge. Wishing you a peaceful festive break and every good wish for the year ahead.
🎄 Please note: our office will be closed from 24 December to 2 January, reopening in the new year.

Beannachtaí na Séasúir ó Sheirbhís Míchumais na Tríonóide ✨ Tá súil againn go dtabharfaidh na seachtainí amach romhainn scíth, ceangal agus am le hathluchtú. Guímid sos síochánta na Nollag oraibh agus gach rath oraibh don bhliain atá romhainn. 🎄 Tabhair faoi deara: beidh ár n-oifig dúnta ón 24 Nollaig go dtí an 2 Eanáir, agus athosclófar sa bhliain nua í.

Next week is disAbility Week! And we are so excited to invite you to a fantastic programme of events. We are delighted to be collaborating with the Students Union, student societies, TCD students and staff to bring you this line up.

Check out the link in our bio and stories to sign up for events!

SCHEDULE

Cairdeas Community Choir Christmas Concert
Monday 1st December
7.30pm
Regent House

Celebrating Disability Week through Irish sign language December
1st-5th
Academic Registry Service Desk

Celebrating disAbled Voices: Reading and Reflection
Tuesday 2nd December
1pm-2.30pm
An Mheiteal, Printing House Square

Student Panel: Disability All Around
Tuesday 2nd December
6pm-8pm
An Mheiteal, Printing House Square
*Please note, to honour the advocacy of Alice Wong, we are strongly recommending all attendees of this event wear masks, which will be provided.

DU Rifle Club: Paralympic Taster Session
Tuesday 2nd December
6.30pm-8pm
Rifle Range, Printing House Square

Healthy Trinity - Student Accessibility Hackathon
Wednesday 3rd December
10am-1pm
An Mheiteal, Printing House Square

Global Room - Disability Pride with Maryam Madani, Founder of Disability Power Ireland
Wednesday 3rd December
2pm-3pm
Global Room

Lighting up Trinity for International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
Wednesday 3rd December
Front Square

Trinity Development & Alumni Employability Panel
Thursday 4th December
12.30pm
An Mheiteal, Printing House Square

Professional Placement Wellness Toolkit Workshop
Thursday 4th December
An Mheiteal, Printing House Square

Trinity College Singers Society Music Therapy & Crafting Workshop
Thursday 4th December
4pm-6pm
Venue TBD

TCD Sense Guidelines Workshop
Friday 5th December
An Mheiteal, Printing House Square




Accessibility
An Mheiteal & Regent House are wheelchair accessible venues and accessible toilets are available nearby.
We are committed to making disAbility Week accessible to everyone.
Please contact us on [email protected] with any accessibility needs or accommodations you require to participate fully in this event.

Celebrating disAbled Voices: Reading and Reflection

Date: Tuesday 2nd December
Time: 1pm-2.30pm
Location: An Mheiteal

As part of Trinity’s Disability Awareness Week, join us for a special event highlighting the richness and diversity of disabled authors through the disAbility Pride and Awareness Reading List.

Four students will each select a book, poem, or short piece by a disabled writer and read a brief ten-minute excerpt that resonates with them. Following each reading, students will reflect on why they chose their piece, how it connects to their lived experience or perspective, then the conversation will be opened up to attendees.

If you would like to sign up to read something at this event, please get in touch with us!

If you would like to attend this event, please sign up at the link in our bio and stories!

Accessibility An Mheiteal is a wheelchair accessible venue and accessible toilets are available at the venue. We are committed to making this event accessible to everyone. Please contact us on [email protected] with any accessibility needs or accommodations you require to participate fully in this event.

disAbility Week
Trinity disAbility Service disAbility Awareness Week 2025 kicks off on Monday 1st December. See our website for more events

Trinity disAbility Week 2025 takes place 1-5 December!

disAbility Week marks International Day of Persons with Disabilities on Wednesday 3rd December. This year’s UN theme is “Fostering disability-inclusive societies for advancing social progress.”

Key highlights from the week include:

• Cairdeas Community Choir’s Christmas Showcase in Regent House
• Student led events focusing on accessibility, advocacy and universal design
• Employability panel featuring well-known advocates and speakers
• A special lighting of the front campus buildings on Wednesday evening to mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities.

And many more!

See our website or visit the link in our bio and stories for more info and to register for events!

As part of disAbility Awareness Week 2025, Healthy Trinity & The Long Room Hub in association with the disAbility Service invite you to a Student Accessibility Hackathon!

Date: Wednesday 3rd December
Time: 10am-1pm
Location: An Mheiteal, Printing House Square

Innovate. Collaborate. Create. For Everyone.

Join fellow Trinity students for a high energy, high paced hackathon. A dynamic inclusive hackathon where students come together to solve challenges and promote accessibility on campus.

Join us for food, prizes and certificates on the day. An event not to be missed!

Please register your attendance for this event at the link in our bio and stories as there are limited spaces.

Accessibility An Mheiteal is a wheelchair accessible venue and accessible toilets are available at the venue. We are committed to making this event accessible to everyone. Please contact us on [email protected] with any accessibility needs or accommodations you require to participate fully in this event.

disAbility Week
Trinity disAbility Service disAbility Awareness Week 2025 kicks off on Monday 1st December. See our website for more events

Body Doubling Semester 1, 2025-26


If you experience procrastination, difficulty initiating a task or sustaining attention when engaging in study/assignments, this may be the group for you.

A ‘body double’, is a term created by ADHD coach, Linda Anderson in 1996. It taps into the multiple scientific theories that describe why having someone working alongside you can lead to greater levels of productivity and focus in terms of task initiation and completion.

Body doubling is used informally where you may notice that you work better in a library or café. In more structured ways, many people use body doubling using platforms such as Flowstate, Caveday, Focusmate.

Sessions will run on Mondays from 10:00 to 12:00 and Fridays from 14:00 - 16:00 starting on Friday 21st November.
The last session for Semester 1 will be on Friday 19th December.

All sessions will be in person and take place in the North Training Room in the basement of the Boland Library.

To register your interest, please fill out the sign up form linked in our bio and stories!

Join Cairdeas Community Choir for our annual Christmas showcase as part of disAbility Week 2025!

Date: Monday 1st December
Time: 7.30pm
Location: Regent House

At Cairdeas, we believe that singing is for everyone – no audition required, and no prior experience needed. Whether you're a seasoned vocalist or a complete beginner, we offer a supportive and welcoming space to enjoy the power of music.

Established in 2024 with funding from the College’s Equality Diversity and Inclusivity Office and then the College Alumni Fund, the choir offers a fun and friendly environment, where we explore a wide repertoire of songs across different genres and styles. Singing together is not only a joyous experience but also has remarkable benefits for your mental health and wellbeing. As the saying goes, “When you sing, you begin to heal.” Singing has been shown to reduce stress, improve mood, and foster a sense of belonging and connection.

In the words of choir director and mental health advocate, Sirens, “Singing lifts the soul, and when we come together to make music, we share in something that makes us feel truly alive.” We look forward to sharing our love of singing and laughter with you in this wonderful community!

Please register for this event at the link in our bio and stories as places are limited.

Accessibility
Regent House is located in Trinity's Front Arch. It is a wheelchair accessible venue and accessible toilets are available nearby. We are committed to making this event accessible to everyone. Please contact us on [email protected] with any accessibility needs or accommodations you require to participate fully in this event.

disAbility Week
Trinity disAbility Service disAbility Awareness Week 2025 kicks off on Monday 1st December. See our website for more events.

Join Trinity Development & Alumni and the disAbility Service Employability Team for a disAbility Week Employability Panel!

As part of disAbility Awareness Week 2025, Trinity Development & Alumni and the disAbility Service Employability Team, cordially invite you to an Employability Panel discussion and networking lunch.

We are pleased to welcome playwright Rosaleen McDonagh, speaker and advocate Jack Kavanagh and other speakers who will be sharing their experiences on the panel and answering questions.

After the talks, you are welcome to join us for a light lunch where you can meet and network with alumni mentors.

Please register your attendance for this event at the link in our bio and stories as there are limited spaces.

Accessibility
An Mheiteal is a wheelchair accessible venue and accessible toilets are available at the venue. We are committed to making this event accessible to everyone. Please contact us on [email protected] with any accessibility needs or accommodations you require to participate fully in this event.

After the break for Reading Week, peer groups will resume this week!

For more info see the link in our bio and stories 🔗