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WHO CAN HELP?
Q) I am planning to study in Christchurch. I am hearing impaired. Who can help?
A) Access Aoraki can help. Write to us, email or fax us the following information:
- Your name & address
- Fax number
- Email address
- Course name & commencement date
- Chosen form of sound enhancement - AM / FM
- Hearing loops
From this, we can establish appropriate strategies for you, arrange for any equipment & support your tutors with appropriate teaching skills.
If you need an interpreter, please indicate this at interview.
PEER MENTORING
Q) How does peer tutoring work?
A) An assessment is required for one on one peer support, with senior students. Contact Access Aoraki to arrange this as soon as you can after enrolment. You meet on site with the trained tutor, recommended by your Course Coordinator or Access Aoraki. This service is free to students.
Q) What kind of training does a peer mentor need?
A) Training includes recognising specific needs of the student, boundaries, how to manage questions and how to avoid burn out.
Q) How much does it cost?
A) It is free. There is no charge to the student. The peer mentor is paid by the Polytechnic.
NOTE TAKERS
Q) I have a broken arm - will I have to drop out?
A) No. We can arrange two services for you – 1. a peer note taker or 2. Tape any suitable sessions.
Q) How much will a note taker cost?
A) There is no charge to the student.
ACCESSIBLE PARKING
Q) I need a parking space close to the building. Can you arrange this?
A) On Timaru and Ashburton campus, yes. On Christchurch and Dunedin campus, I need plenty of notice to arrange something close by. Please collect a parking card from Access Aoraki.
REST AREA
Q) I have M.S. and need to take time out during the day. Is there somewhere private that I can do this?
A) In Timaru, there is a rest area in Access Aoraki, upstairs at the back of the café. On other campus sites, there are couches in the student common rooms.
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