Massey University - Disability Services

Disability Services at Massey University provide support services and resources for students with disabilities, impairments and health issues.

They support students on campus or studying by distance who have a disability, impairment or health issue that impacts on their study or learning.

Impairments their students have include:

• ADHD
• Autism Spectrum Disorder, including Asperger Syndrome
• blind
• chronic medical conditions
• Deaf
• hard of hearing
• head injuries
• low vision
• mental health
• physical or mobility impairments
• specific learning disabilities, such as dyslexia

Some of the more common needs they help with are:

• accessibility / getting around campus
• alternative formats
• accessing and participating in lectures, labs, studios, and contact courses
• accessing specialist equipment or assistive technology
• communicating with lecturers
• connecting with other university services
• meeting study demands and staying on track
• guidance on applying for alternative test and exam arrangements.

They strive to provide a flexible and responsive service that is focused on your individual needs. You can register to use disability support services at any time by completing the registration form, although they encourage you to get in touch early so that supports can be in place before your studies start. They are also always happy to talk with students whether they have completed a registration or not. They are always happy to include whānau or support people in these discussions.

On the Wellington campus, Disability Services is located in the Centre for Learner Success on level E of block 5.