Students with other disabilities and temporary injuries
When a temporary injury, chronic or ongoing medical condition, or other disability affects your study, it can take a bit of extra support to keep things on track.
Disability support appointment
Contact us to arrange the support you need with your studies.
Types of support for students with other disabilities
You can access:
- Assistive Technology support for reading, writing and notetaking
- Strategies for accessing lecture content and notes
- Support to discuss your individual needs with lecturers and faculties
- Alternative arrangements for assessments and exams, like extra time or use of technology
- Help to study courses on a part-time basis
- Help navigating the campuses
- Emergency evacuation information
Temporary injuries and ACC
If you’ve had an accident or injury that’s affecting your studies, reach out to your lecturers as soon as you can. They’ll let you know how they can support you. If you’ll be away from classes for a while, you’ll also need to contact your programme leader.
Your lecturers may be able to approve extensions or extra time for essays or exams.
If you need extra support to keep studying, we can work alongside ACC to ensure that wraparound supports are in place to keep you in study.
Financial assistance
There are extra costs that can come with maintaining your independence, and we’re committed to making sure you can focus on your studies and life at AUT without added financial stress. If you are struggling to keep up, AUT’s Financial Emergency and Hardship Assistance can support you with things like medical expenses, specialised equipment, transport or emergency housing. Apply online or make a booking with us.
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
Financial assistance
Money worries can make study feel stressful, but you don’t have to navigate that on your own. AUT’s financial assistance fund can help with medical costs, specialised equipment, transport or emergency housing. You can apply online or book a time with our team.