Advice for Students with a Disability

Ten musts for students with a disability and/or impairment:

Get as much information as possible. It pays to make sure you are choosing the right programme or course of study.
Talk to us early. Book an appointment with the Disability Support Service staff – Disability Co-ordinator or Student Advisor - Disabilities before you enrol at Manukau Institute of Technology
Bring with you evidence of disability.
Find out what is available to meet your needs
Be up front about any services, resources, alternative print formats, alternative examination arrangements you need
Talk to current students to find out what the programme involves. Get an idea of the workload and pressures you will face
We encourage you to use your initiative to sort out problems with the help of the Disability Support team
Access any computer equipment you may require now and become familiar with it before the programme starts. Most programmes expect you to word-process your assignments and use computers for research.
Know your rights. Get up to speed with the Human Rights Act
Realising your success will be your responsibility