Students with physical disabilities

We can help you navigate study and the campus itself if you're a student with a physical disability.

Types of support for students with physical disabilities

You can access:

• Support to discuss your individual needs with lecturers and academic departments
• Alternative arrangements for assessments and examinations, like extra time or use of technology
• The use of technology to support reading, writing and notetaking
• Strategies for accessing lecture content and notes, like notes online

Accessibility on campus

• Most of our buildings have a lift or ramp to get to lecture theatres and classrooms, and an accessible toilet close by
• Many doors open automatically or have buttons to open them
• Some of our lifts have raised numerals or braille on buttons, and others also use voice announcements

If you have any concerns with regards to accessibility, you can contact Disability Support Services.

Student mobility parking

Mobility parking spaces are available on each campus for students who have a valid CCS Mobility parking permit.

Disability Support Services can help organise a parking space for you by providing information about parking locations, costs, dedicated spots and financial help to pay for a mobility parking permit. You'll find locations of mobility parking spaces at each campus on the campus maps.

You can also book an appointment with the team on the AUT App, My AUT or email us disability.office@aut.ac.nz

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Disability assist dogs

Certified disability assist dogs are welcome on campus. They must wear a jacket identifying one of the following certifying organisations:

• Assistance Dogs New Zealand
• Blind and Low Vision NZ (Royal New Zealand Foundation of the Blind Incorporated)
• Hearing Dogs for Deaf People New Zealand
• K9 Medical Detection New Zealand
• K9 Search Medical Detection
• Mobility Assistance Dogs Trust
• New Zealand Epilepsy Assist Dogs Trust
• Perfect Partners Assistance Dogs Trust

AUT shuttle buses

AUT has shuttle buses that run between the City and South Campuses. Shuttle buses have free wifi and ramps for wheelchair users.

SHUTTLE BUSES INFORMATION

AUT fire alarm text alert

When a fire alarm is activated on campus, AUT students and staff can now opt in for text alerts. It includes the ability to choose the locations, days, times and specific periods during which the user would like to receive text alerts. Users will need to log in using their AUT network login to set this up.

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Assistance during evacuations

If you require assistance during evacuations, a Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan is an important step for those who may need assistance in an emergency evacuation.

People with accessibility needs will be assisted in an evacuation depending on your individual needs. Usually, you'll be accompanied by a staff member who will assist you to get to the stairway podium on the floor, where you can wait for the Fire and Emergency New Zealand crew. For more information, you can visit the AUT safety, security and emergencies page.