Creative Pathways

Launched in January 2025, Creative Pathways at the Institute of Art, Design and Technology (IADT) is an educational initiative dedicated to supporting students with intellectual disabilities. The programme focuses on creative arts pathways while fostering essential skills for academic success and sustainable career development.

Funded by the Higher Education Authority (HEA) PATH 4 Access Programme, Creative Pathways offers a comprehensive and inclusive learning experience. Students have the opportunity to engage in modules across all IADT faculties, either for audit or credit. The programme also provides access to specialised creative arts curricula, structured co-learning opportunities alongside the wider student body and information literacy instruction and support. Professional development opportunities are provided through work experience placements in relevant creative industries, career guidance, pathway planning, and industry networking and mentorship opportunities.

The project team comprises:
-Denise McMorrow – Co-Institutional Lead
-Dr. Kevin Wallace – Co-Institutional Lead
-Dr. Catherine Rossiter – Academic Lead
-Mary Collins – Project Coordinator
-Jane Buggle – Head of Library Services

Creative Pathways is a programme at IADT that supports people with intellectual disabilities to take part in college life through the creative arts. It gives students opportunities to join selected classes, develop creative and life skills, receive tailored support, and gain experience that can help them move on to further education, training, or work—especially in creative fields.