Information for students
There are many sources of support both academic and personal, available to you at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington.
We work closely with you, staff across the University, the wider University community, and external support agencies to create an inclusive and accessible place where you can get around, participate, and get fully involved in your academic journey, ensuring that while you study here it is your academic ability that is challenged, and not your disability.
Disability Services empowers students
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Working with us
Discover the steps that you'll go through in working with us, from starting at university through to graduation.
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Key services for students
We offer a broad range of quality services to support your disability-related needs.
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Inclusive learning software
Inclusive learning software is available for students and staff to make learning and engaging more accessible in the digital world through three core programs.
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Funding your study
There are many different sources of funding for students with disabilities. Here you'll find an introduction to what is available at the University and beyond.
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Your voice
We greatly value student expertise, advice, and feedback.
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Privacy and confidentiality
We care about your privacy and want to be open with you about what we do with your personal information.
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Disabled Students' Association
The Disabled Students' Association is the representative group for disabled students at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington.
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Support outside of our service remit
While Disability Services provides many services and supports for disabled students, there are those that are not managed or provided by Disability Services.
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Support provided elsewhere in the university
These supports and services are not managed by Disability Services but may be accessed from other areas of the university.