A range of publications and resources are available to assist students and staff.
Disability Information and Support brochures
- A Guide for Secondary Students (PDF)
- Guidelines for providing documentation (PDF)
- Resources and support (PDF)
- Postgraduate Students (PDF)
Imagine newsletters
The Imagine newsletter is produced by the team at Disability Information and Support and is designed to keep you informed of what we are up to.
If you would like to receive one of our past newsletters please email us.
Email disabilities@otago.ac.nz
Kia Ōrite: Achieving Equity
The New Zealand Code of Practice for an Inclusive Tertiary Education Environment for Students with Impairments
The Code of Practice is designed to assist tertiary education providers to achieve a fully inclusive environment through the ongoing identification and removal of barriers in all areas of campus life. It is a tool to assist all staff within an institution in meeting their responsibilities, and is not just for those working in Disability Support Services.
Links to other University of Otago documents
Links to influential external disability policies
- Bill of Rights Act (1990)
- Health and Disability Commissioner Act (1994)
- Human Rights Act (1993)
- Ministry of Education, Tertiary Education Strategy
- United Nation Convention on Rights of Persons with Disabilities
New Zealand Disability Strategy
The strategy, released in 2001, is the first government document that explicitly identifies barriers to participation and achievement for people with impairments. It contains objectives and actions that are relevant to all tertiary education providers.
View the New Zealand Disability Strategy
Disability Information and Support complaints procedure
Disability Information and Support is committed to providing a quality service to students. If you believe the service you have received has not been acceptable, please approach the person who provided the service.
If you are unable to approach the person who provided the service, or if you feel the matter has not been resolved, you can put your complaint in writing.
For more information please contact Disability Information and Support