Disability Support Services

On this page: 

• Our Access4Success team
• How we can help
• Hidden Disabilities Sunflower programme
• Make an appointment to see us
• What we do
• Campus Accessibility
• Contact Us

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Our Access4Success team

 

How we can help

Access4Success works together with students and staff to ensure students can fully participate in their studies, have equal access to learning and can achieve their aspirations.

If you are neurodivergent, have a physical, learning or sensory impairment, live with a mental health condition or have a temporary injury, you may benefit from our support.

You may be eligible for services such as:

• Assistive technology (for notetaking software)
• Sign Language Interpreting
• Access Advisor support
• Alternative exam arrangements (including extra time, readers/writers, separate rooms)
• Notetaking
• Advocacy
• Temporary parking permits (Mt Albert campus)

You will need to provide us with relevant medical/professional evidence, or engage with one of our screening tools. We will talk you through this when you connect with us.

If you have doubts about receiving support, please contact us. We’re here to help and happy to discuss your situation.

 

Hidden Disabilities Sunflower programme

Not all disabilities are visible — but support should be. At Unitec, we’re proud to be part of the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower programme, a global initiative that helps people discreetly indicate when they may need extra time, understanding or support. Learn more about Hidden Disabilities at Unitec.

 

Make an appointment to see us

If you would like to use this service, please complete the form below and one of our Advisors will contact you.

Contact us here

What to bring with you?

After making an appointment with us, we’ll let you know what documentation you’ll need to bring with you. When we meet, this will be the time for you to share information with us about your impairment. We’ll talk about the support that you might need and what we can provide.

Confidentiality

Information provided to us is confidential. 

To best meet your needs, we may need to talk with staff and/or external services. Before we do that we’ll seek your permission first, and talk through what information we’ll share. If you have any concerns about your privacy and confidentiality, then please let us know at the time of your appointment.

 

What we do

Access Advisors

We will meet with you and register you with Access4Success. We will discuss your support requirements while studying with us, refer you to internal Unitec staff to support you with your studies and coordinate your examination support. If you have a question, you can reach out and we will help you as best as we can.

We offer one-to-one support for students. If needed, we can support you in talking to your lecturers and assist you in accessing services and learning resources. We will partner with you to create a plan which documents the type of support you might need to succeed in your studies. 

Assistive Technology Advisor

Our Assistive Technology Advisor can meet with you to identify Assistive Technology software or equipment to support your studies. Several software and equipment options are available to try during your studies, and you are often provided with these after your first meeting. They can help you use the equipment provided in and out of class and provide ongoing training and support. Learn more from the Unitec Assistive Technology Guides below. 

Guide to Assistive Technology

Alternative Examinations & Test Arrangements

Need support for your exam or test? Please complete the Alternative Examination Arrangements Application Form below.

Apply for Alternative Exam/Test Arrangements

Support for international students

Our Access4Success team also support our international students. We encourage international students to contact us early, as verification and documentation of your disability from your home country is required.

Please note there might be a cost for some Access4Success services required by international students.

 

Campus Accessibility

Wheelchair access

Wheelchair accessibility by ramp or lift and accessible toilets are available across both of our campuses.

Parking

We have designated accessible parking spaces on both campuses. If you’re using one of these parking spaces, make sure you remember to display your Mobility Parking Permit, to avoid being towed or clamped. You can find all the information on our parking page.

We can provide temporary parking permits for the Mt Albert campus for both staff and students, if you have a physical injury and can still drive. For a permanent parking permit, visit the New Zealand CCS Disability Action Auckland website for more information.

 

Contact us

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