Accessibility study support

Registered students can arrange both regular and occasional catch ups with their Accessibility Advisor. Our students tend to find regular appointments useful for accountability, identifying deadlines, and keeping on track. These are usually scheduled for every 2-3 weeks. An appointment can also be booked if a student wants to review any aspect of their support or to seek advice about their studies. Appointments for registered students are typically 15 mins and can be booked online or by contacting the team. 

There are four rooms available to students registered with Te Ratonga Whaikaha|Student Accessibility Service. These rooms are available to be booked on a 'first-in, first-served' basis.

Click here for more information about bookable Resource Rooms.

You may be eligible to apply for Limited Full-Time Study which enables you to study part-time and retain eligibility for a Student Allowance. For further information, contact your Accessibility Advisor.
Download the Limited Full-time Study Application form.

The Alcove is located on level 2 of the Puaka-James Hight Library. It provides a study area with specialised equipment, and while other students have access to the equipment, students registered with our service have priority use at all times.

There are two computers in the Alcove. The assistive technology on these computers includes Open Book, JAWS, Magic. They are on height-adjustable desks and further ergonomic equipment can be provided on request.

New Zealand Sign Language Interpreters may be arranged for students who are Deaf, subject to availability. This will need to be discussed with your Accessibility Advisor.

We require at least four weeks notice in order to book an NZSL interpreter.

The Assistive Technology (AT) Team provides information and demonstrations of study support software and specialises in converting information into accessible formats. To receive support from AT team, students with disabilities must register with Student Accessibility Service (SAS) and make an appointment with an Accessibility Advisor to discuss their learning support needs. Advisors will then send a referral to AT team to arrange relevant support.

The Assistive Technology (AT) Team arranges notetakers for students who are unable to take notes in lectures. The provision of this service is for students enrolled with TRW|SAS. Students are expected to attend all lectures for which note-taking support is provided. If required, lecture notes can also be produced in an alternative format.

Tech-assisted notetaking tools are available to students who wish to be independent, self-directed learners.