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Our Learner and Academic Success teams work together to assist students with neurodiversity, learning differences, medical conditions, injuries, disabilities and/or impairments. Regular lunchtime hui bring these learners together and enable NMIT to hear their wants and needs.
NMIT offers support on a case-by-case basis for any learner with additional needs, online and on all campuses.
Learners who may have disabilities, impairments, learning challenges, or health conditions are encouraged to discuss their needs and possible support with staff. Māori & Pasifika learners are supported in culturally responsive ways by Te Puna Manaaki.
Located:
The Learner Success and Academic Success team are in the libraries on the Nelson and Marlborough campuses.
Phone: 035395068
Email: learnersuccess@nmit.ac.nz
For Ākonga Māori & Pasifika: tepunamanaaki@nmit.ac.nz
Use the online form below to request support:
We support learners with a wide range of impairments and conditions, such as:
Together with learners, we plan any support that may be required, which may include, for example,
The decision to disclose information to our Learner Success Team is personal.
Your information will remain confidential. With your consent, to best meet your needs and avoid repeatedly explaining your needs, it may be helpful to liaise with NMIT staff and/or community services.
Special conditions for assessments ensure that ākonga with disabilities and impairments can demonstrate their knowledge and skills in a variety of ways to provide equitable opportunities.
For example, Reader/Writers, large print, separate rooms, access to digital devices, extra time, verbal assessments, rest breaks, NZSL interpreters.
For detailed information about alternative arrangements for test/exams(external link), see information from ACHIEVE(external link) (The National Post-Secondary Education Disability Network).
10 business days before the assessment date,
1. Ensure evidence of the learners’ disability/impairment is held by NMIT,
2. Book a separate room as close as possible to the test/exam location
3. Use the online form(external link) to request support for Reader/Writer or special conditions for assessments, which includes ākonga name and ID, course, tutor, test name/date/start time/end time/location, special conditions, equipment/technology, pre-confirmed separate room booking
On receipt of the request, support services will
4. Email a calendar invitation to the learner, tutor and Reader/Writer to confirm date, time, location, and alternative arrangement for the test/exam.
For any last-minute issues before or during the test/exam, contact the reader/writer directly.
Phone : 035395068
Email : equity.support@nmit.ac.nz
Use the online form to request support(external link)
Dyslexia is a lifelong learning difference where people struggle with reading, writing and spelling. Dyslexia is not an indication of low intellect. People with dyslexia may have challenges with short-term memory, time management and verbal and cognitive processing speed. Positive aspects of dyslexia are visual and spatial skills, innovative thinking, creativity, strong empathy and cooperation skills.
What support is available at NMIT?
If you have trouble with reading, writing, note-taking and spelling, you may have dyslexia.
Phone : 035395068
Email : equity.support@nmit.ac.nz
Use the online form to request support(external link)
Assistive technologies help make studying easier and may include computer programs, web-based tools, mobile phone apps, Microsoft 365 functions and add-ons, and Chrome apps and extensions.
If you need help accessing or using these technologies, contact us.
Connecting to your community while studying is a good way to get support yourself. Talk to us if you need help connecting with people out in our communities.
National Disabled Students’ Association(external link) – A non-partisan national body that represents disabled tauira, and aims to challenge the collective barriers facing disabled tauira within the tertiary education space.
ACHIEVE(external link) - A national network established to ensure equal opportunity and access to tertiary education for people living with impairments. See Achieve Useful Links for more NZ resources.
Inclusive Education Toolkit(external link) – A guide to support students to transition into tertiary education.
NMIT follow the ACHIEVE(external link) guidelines, a national network established to ensure equal opportunity and access to tertiary education for people living with impairments.
ACHIEVE Useful Resources(external link)
Inclusive Education Toolkit(external link) – Preparing to leave school and enter tertiary study, a guide to the transition to tertiary studies, learning, and the opportunities for support.
Brain Injury – Living with a brain injury? Study may be beneficial as it can assist with your. recovery, here are some helpful resources(external link) and links.
Deaf - NZ Sign Language Dictionary - explore NZ sign language(external link), over 4,500 multimedia and multilingual entries
Dyslexia – The Dyslexia Foundation of New Zealand(external link) provides services and advocacy to New Zealanders with dyslexia, and to those who support them.
Explore information and resources related to teaching adults with dyslexia(external link).
Health & Disability Commissioner Te Toihau Hauora, Hauātanga - The Health & Disability Commissioner(external link) promotes and protects the rights of all people in New Zealand who use health and disability services. This includes resolving complaints in a fair, timely and effective way.
Kia ora. I’m from Hokitika, but have lived in Whakatū for decades. My kete gathers skills from diverse customer-centred roles (e.g., legal, tourism, arts), and I have supported NMIT ākonga for over 10 years. I enjoy connecting, listening, and collaborating on solutions to help ākonga thrive. I also help with digital skills and assistive technologies.
Kia ora. I'm keen to help you step over any barriers and can help you manage time, plan assignments, get your ideas down, and write in an academic style. I enjoy working with ākonga who have different ways of learning (neurodiverse) and who may have reading, writing, and focusing challenges. I've taught English to speakers of other languages and enjoy working with ākonga from different cultures and backgrounds.
Kia ora. My whānau home base is Whakatū, but I live in Waitohi. I started at NMIT after being a primary school teacher and principal. My biggest joy is to see others succeed. I provide diverse support and solve tricky problems in innovative ways. I hope to be part of your learning journey.
Find me on the Marlborough campus or at Base Woodbourne. Let’s catch up and have a chat!