Disability support
We support students on campus or studying by distance who have a disability, impairment or health issue that impacts on their study or learning.
Impairments our 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.
How to get support with a disability or impairment
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Go to the Student support tab.
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Click the Create new request button.
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Click on the option button next to Support for students who are Deaf, disabled, neurodivergent or have a health condition.
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Fill in the registration form by selecting the appropriate boxes.
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Upload any support documents if you have them.
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Click the Submit button.
If you need assistance with filling in the form, please view the following online guide.
How to apply for disability support guide
If you are a returning student, you will not need to register again. Please contact us directly.
We are always happy to talk with students whether they have completed a registration or not. Book a time to discuss your situation or registration.
Disability Services Privacy Statement
Types of support you can access
Some of the more common needs we 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.
We strive to provide a flexible and responsive service tailored to your individual needs and are happy to include whānau or support people in these discussions.
Some specialised support requires a longer lead time to arrange before the start of a semester, such as NZSL interpretation, specialist support roles or placement modifications. If there is insufficient time to put the necessary support in place your enrolment may need to be deferred to a future semester.
Contact us as early as possible to discuss support options so we can develop a plan before your studies begin.
Other services and supports
Other services and supports you can find at Massey include:
- disabled student support provisions at the campus libraries
- mobility parking spaces near all major buildings on campus (some campus maps also show wheelchair access points to buildings)
- accessible student accommodation
- alternative examination arrangements
- scholarships and awards
- student advocates in the student associations
- health services
- counselling services
Disability and Inclusion Action Plan
Massey’s Disability and Inclusion Action Plan reflects the university’s commitment to ensuring equity and inclusion for all students whether they have visible or invisible impairments and whether (or not) they choose to disclose these.
Find the Disability and Inclusion Action Plan
Contact Disability Services
Manawatū campus (Palmerston North) – Disability Services
Manawatū campus (Palmerston North) – Disability Services
- disability@massey.ac.nz
- Phone
- Location
Disability Services is located in the Registry building.
Auckland campus – Disability Services
Auckland campus – Disability Services
- disability@massey.ac.nz
- Phone
- Location
Disability Services is located on level three of the Campus Library.
Wellington campus – Disability Services
Wellington campus – Disability Services
- disability@massey.ac.nz
- Phone
- Location
Disability Services is located on the ground floor of the Campus Library.
Distance learning
Distance learning
- disability@massey.ac.nz
- Phone
Related content
Extra assistance & alternative arrangements
Apply to get extra assistance if you're eligible, like extra time, a writer or reader or other exam help.
Campus guides & maps
Massey has 3 campuses in New Zealand and study facilities in Singapore.
