AUT offers different types of support for students who are Deaf or have a disability or impairment.
AUT campuses have mobility parking spaces for students who have a valid CCS Mobility permit. We can provide support and information about parking, including details about parking locations, costs, accessing a dedicated park and financial help to pay for mobility parking costs.
AUT has NZSL interpreters who can interpret for students. At your individual needs assessment interview, they will assess and arrange the help you need.
We understand you’ll have your own communication style preferences. Contact us as soon as you can so we can make sure we arrange suitable resources for you. You can email the Disability Support team at disability.office@aut.ac.nz.
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You may need print materials in alternative formats. Contact your lecturers as soon as possible to find out what your course materials are so they transcribed in time for you to use them.
Our Adaptive Technology and Alternative Formats Coordinator will assess you during your needs assessment interview and develop your support plan. We can arrange training on our different software programmes if you need it.
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‘Specific learning disabilities’ is a general term to describe challenges with listening, speaking, reading, writing, remembering, reasoning, or mathematics – like dyslexia, dyscalculia or an autistic spectrum disorder, for example. This could be a long term issue, or the result of an illness, medical condition or injury.
If you have been diagnosed with a specific learning disability, it is important for us to see the report (usually from an educational psychologist) to ensure we can provide the best support for you.
If you don’t have an assessment report, but think is something that is impacting your study and causing you difficulties, you can arrange a meeting and learning assessment through AUT.
A learning assessment aims to find out what your strengths are and where you may need help. You’ll get support to develop plans which will help with your studies.
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We recognise that students with depression and other mental health issues, medical conditions, chronic illnesses or other impairments may need extra help and resources while studying.
Contact us so we can arrange a needs assessment interview. This will help us determine what you need to maximise your capabilities and independence, and make sure you can participate as much as possible.
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If you have an accident resulting in an injury that affects your studies, you should contact your lecturers immediately. Your lecturers will tell you how they can help you. If you're going to be absent from classes for a long time, you must also contact the programme leader.
You must report your accident to ACC if you're going to need extra help to continue with your studies.
Your lecturers may be able to:
Wednesdays, 1 to 4pm at City Campus Student Hub
Connect with your peers in an open and trusting environment and share your experience of having an impairment or disability while at university. Talk about what you are enjoying or struggling with, and the type of support you need with people who are here to help you.
For more information contact:
disability.office@autac.nz
Need help or have a question?
Contact Disability Support Services:
Phone: +64 9 921 9210
Email: disability.office@aut.ac.nz