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(Left to right): Vice-Chancellor Hon Grant Robertson, Director of Student Services Claire Gallop, Disability Information and Support Manager Melissa Lethaby, and alumnus Sean Prenter at the Disability Action Plan launch.

07 Mar 2025

Disability Action Plan launch signifies commitment to inclusivity


An increased commitment to creating an inclusive, accessible environment and enabling disabled students to reach their f...

Some of the Disability Information and Support (DI&S) team.

12 Feb 2025

Removing barriers so tauira can reach potential


Whether you have a disability, impairment, medical condition or temporary injury that impacts your studies, the Disabili...

Otago graduate Rose Abdul Aziz

14 Dec 2024

A lot to love about time at Otago


When you ask tauira Rose Abdul Aziz what the highlights from her time at Otago have been, the list is long and mighty.

Appreciation Award winners 2024

13 Dec 2024

Awards acknowledge inclusivity efforts


The mahi of many towards a collective vision of inclusivity for Otago was celebrated at the recent Appreciation Awards.

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12 Jun 2024

Next-gen web accessibility comes to Otago


Otago is opening its digital doors wider, with the launch of a cutting-edge, AI-powered accessibility tool.

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28 Nov 2023

Inclusive education champion recognised at awards


An illustrious career advocating for inclusive education was celebrated at the recent Disability Information and Support...

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01 Dec 2022

Celebrating 30 years of Disability Information and Support


Friends having to carry a student upstairs in her wheelchair to a lecture at our university 30 years ago helped spark a...

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06 May 2021

Overcoming challenges on path to higher learning


Many people have dreamt of their teacher asking a question they don’t know the answer to, but what about not being able...

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20 Apr 2020

Disability Information and Support continue to lead the way


Disability Information and Support continue to lead the way

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08 Nov 2019

Mental Health support recognised at awards


Mental Health support recognised at awards

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