Students with other disabilities and temporary injuries
We recognise that students with temporary injuries, chronic and ongoing medical conditions or other disabilities may need extra help and resources while studying.
Disability support appointment
Contact us to determine what you might need to remove the barriers preventing you from fully participating in your studies.
Types of support for students with other disabilities
You can access:
- Support to discuss your needs with lecturers and academic departments
- Alternative arrangements for assessments and exams, like extra time or use of technology
- Technology to support reading, writing and notetaking
- Strategies for accessing lecture content and notes, like notes online
- Help to study courses on a part-time basis
Temporary injuries and ACC
If you have an accident or injury that affects your studies, you should contact your lecturers as soon as possible. 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.
Your lecturers may be able to agree to approve extensions or extra time for essays or exams.
You must report your accident to ACC if you're going to need extra help to continue with your studies.
Other support services
Contact us
You can contact us in the way that best suits you. For any question relating to Disability Support Services:
Phone: +64 9 921 9210
Email: disability.office@aut.ac.nz