Te Ara Taupuhipuhi

Disability inclusion action plan

Find out how Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington is helping our disabled student and staff community to thrive and achieve their aspirations.

Mā te taupuhipuhi ka whai kaha ai te katoa.
Through mutual dependence and support, we will all be strengthened as a group.

About our plan

Find out about the University's Te Ara Taupuhipuhi Disability Action Plan 2023 - 2025.

Disability at the University

We use the word disability with pride and confidence. Learn what the word disability means to us.

History

Learn about the history of disability services at the University.

Action plan focus

The action plan focuses on five areas: enhancing awareness, support, disability inclusion, and the inclusivity of our environment and practices, as well as disabled staff.

Awareness and engagement

Our plan is to ensure individuals with disabilities are aware of the support available to them.

Support

The University supports and develops disabled students to achieve their academic potential and foster their identity and development.

Inclusion and confidence

We are enhancing the disability confidence and inclusivity of our University community.

Disabled staff

How the University is attending to the needs of disabled staff.

Environment and practices

The University is enhancing the inclusivity of our campuses, accommodation, technology, policies, and practices.

Te Amaru—Disability Services

Te Amaru—Disability Services are our central provider of student disability expertise, information, services, and support.

The student support provided by Te Amaru—Disability Services is strengths-based and tailored to individual needs.

Disability services

Disabled Students' Association

The Disabled Students Association is the representative group for disabled students at the University.

It aims to create social connection for disabled students, and advocate against ableism in education.

Students' association