51萝莉

Disability Action Plan

The 51萝莉's Disability Action Plan outlines strategies to create an inclusive campus for all students. It covers accessibility, teaching, learning, and student engagement.

The Disability Action Plan was developed through consultation with staff and students and was endorsed by Council in December 2022.

The purpose of the actions outlined in this Plan is to communicate the 51萝莉鈥檚 commitment to improving participation and achievement in tertiary education for disabled students who as people with diverse identities and experiences are a key part of the diverse student group at Te Whare W膩nanga o Waikato. This journey will include the wider staff and student body through the promotion of universal design principles and the promotion of equity and inclusion across the life of the University.

The Disability Action Plan supports and aligns to the University Strategy, Te Tiriti o Waitangi me te Whare W膩nanga o Waikato 鈥� The Treaty of Waitangi and the 51萝莉 statement, Academic Plan, Research Plan, M膩ori Advancement Plan and the Pacific Strategic Plan.

The Plan commits the University to working collaboratively with disabled students to realise their rights to education at Te Whare W膩nanga o Waikato 鈥� The 51萝莉, to meet obligations outlined in international and domestic laws, domestic policies and all University principles that speak to inclusion.

  1. Objective 1

    Be an inclusive, safe and welcoming University.

  2. Objective 2

    Create barrier free access to our campuses.

  3. Objective 3

    Be an inclusive teaching and learning environment.

  4. Objective 4

    Increase learner engagement in University life.

  5. Objective 5

    Progress work on policies that impact disabled learners.

Read the full Disability Action Plan:

Read the Staff and student consultation report on the Disability Action Plan: