DSS Staff
The Disability Support Service staff are responsible
for providing and coordinating individual support
for students with disability. The Office is located
in the Student Services Building (opposite the Rec
Students with Disability
Centre between the Student Health and Counselling
Services) and is open from 8.30 am to 5 pm, Monday
to Friday.
The Disability Support Staff operate an open door
policy and are available 9:30 to 4:30 Monday to Friday,
please feel free to drop by during these times, as they
look forward to meeting you and being a part of your
university experience. Alternatively you may want
to make an appointment by: Phone: 07 838 4719 Fax:
07 838 4282 or Email: [email protected]
The Student Adviser & Māori Liaison staff primarily
provide and coordinate individual support for
students with disability. The Māori Liaison role also
has specific responsibility for supporting Māori
students with disability on campus
The Disability Support Service Administrator is
based at the Student Services Building reception
and provides administrative support to the
service.
Eligibility & Documentaion
If you require support services you will need to
complete a Disability Support Service Registration
form and return it to the Disability Support Service
with accompanying verification of disability
from a doctor or appropriate health specialist.
The Registration form is available online, at the
The University of Waikato
Disability Support Service
Private Bag 3105, Hamilton, New Zealand
Phone: 07 838 4711
Fax:
07 838 4282
Email: [email protected]
The University of Waikato
Private Bag 3105
Hamilton, New Zealand
Toll-free 0800 WAIKATO
Web: www.waikato.ac.nz
Kia Ora, Welcome
DSS Services
The University of Waikato is firmly committed to
We assist with removing barriers to learning through
providing equity in education and welcomes students
liaising with University staff and through the provision of
with disability into all areas of campus life. “Disability”
services. Services include:
is a very broad term which aims to include people
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Access to lecture material, e.g. note taking
to impairment (e.g. physical, medical, sensory, mental
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Reader/writers for tests
health, writing and learning).
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Alternative examination arrangements
The Handbook for Students with Disability is available
online from www.waikato.ac.nz/disability. This provides
more detailed information about the services on
campus.
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Research assistance for graduate study
Support, services and referral are available to assist
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A library resource room
people who have an impairment, which can be either
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Specialist software computer labs
The Disability Support Service (DSS) provides
information and services to assist you in your studies.
Intending students are encouraged to make contact
with the Disability Support Service early. In particular,
students who require alternative print formats or
the use of a sign language interpreter should contact
DSS well before enrolment in order for the support
systems to be set up in advance of your course.
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Ergonomic furniture and equipment
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Learning support
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Hearing equipment
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Dictaphones
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NZSL Interpreters
experiencing a wide range of barriers on campus due
Need Help Enrolling?
If you would like more information on enrolment please
phone 0800 WAIKATO.
If you would like to visit our campus to discuss study
options or tour with one of our Student Recruitment
Officers, please phone for an appointment.
The Student Recruitment Office is situated in The
Gateway building on the Hamilton campus. Phone: 07
838 4007 or Email: [email protected]
Who Uses DSS?
permanent or temporary and may include:
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Vision impairment
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Deaf and hearing impairment
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Physical mobility-related
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Conditions such as Chronic Fatigue, OOS,
Cerebral Palsy, Fibromyalgia and Arthritis
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Specific learning disabilities
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Head injury
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Mental health issues such as anxiety,
depression and schizophrenia
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Psychological issues such as claustrophobia
and anxiety disorder
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Autism and Aspergers Syndrome
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Occupational Overuse Syndrome
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Temporary injuries such as a broken
arm or a sprained ankle.