As a student who is Blind or has low vision, you’ll have access to a range of resources and support to help you succeed with your studies.
You can access:
The assistive technology coordinator supports your access to study materials by offering software training and can work with you to communicate your accessibility needs to your faculty.
Our assistive technology coordinator will assess your needs when you meet with us and develop your support plan. We can arrange training on our different software programmes if you need it.
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 can be transcribed in time for you to use them.
Contact us to determine what you might need to remove the barriers preventing you from fully participating in your studies.
Certified disability assist dogs are welcome on campus. They must wear a jacket identifying one of the following certifying organisations:
Assistive technology is readily available to all AUT students, whether these are standard tools on your computer, free software, part of Office 365, or subscriptions and hardware we can fund.
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