Disability support services

You belong at AUT. If you're Deaf, neurodivergent or living with a disability or medical condition, we’ll back you up with practical support to make study work for you.

We'll work with you to make sure you have what you need to succeed and create a plan that supports your learning – from assistive technology and NZSL interpreters to accessibility advice, academic accommodations, or access to a professional diagnostic assessment.

How we can support you

Access disability support

Register with us
Make an appointment
What to expect

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Types of disability services

Academic support and accessibility
Details of specific services for you

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Assistive technology and resources

Access tools, software, and technologies (assistive technology)
Other technologies we can fund

Explore ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGIES

Access disability support

You can register with Disability Support Services at any time during your studies – first week, first year or halfway through your degree. The sooner you reach out, the sooner we can get the right support sorted.

If you’re applying to study at AUT, you can let us know if you’re Deaf, neurodivergent or have a disability on your application form. We’ll follow up once your enrolment is confirmed.

Email to register

AUT’s Disability Action Plan

AUT’s Disability Action Plan is an ongoing programme of engagement between AUT, our Deaf, neurodivergent, and disabled students and staff.

DISABILITY ACTION PLAN

Kia Ōrite Code of Practice

Everyone who comes through our doors deserves the same access and opportunities. AUT supports the principles of the Kia Ōrite Code of Practice for an inclusive tertiary environment, which enables students with disabilities to succeed.

Kia Ōrite Code of Practice

Contact us

Help at AUT

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

Make an appointment

MAKE A BOOKING

Hear from studentsMasika Alexia PakyBachelor of Science in Biomedical Science and Microbiology“Because of the stress of uni life, I wasn’t doing so well and my grades were taking a hit. I reached out to the disability student support team at AUT, and they were able to support me to help reduce the stress. This allowed me to bounce back and power through the rest of my degree.”“Because of the stress of uni life, I wasn’t doing so well and my grades were taking a hit. I reached out to the disability student support team at AUT, and they were able to support me to help reduce the stress. This allowed me to bounce back and power through the rest of my degree.”

Hear from studentsDahlia HardenBachelor of Communication Studies in Public Relations “Since getting in touch with the Disability Support Services team, my lecturers have all been made aware of my situation and have allocated more time for me when doing my assignments and getting to class. I’ve also been offered a note-taking resource called Glean. This gives me confidence that I can fully engage with each class.” “Since getting in touch with the Disability Support Services team, my lecturers have all been made aware of my situation and have allocated more time for me when doing my assignments and getting to class. I’ve also been offered a note-taking resource called Glean. This gives me confidence that I can fully engage with each class.”