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Smoothing the Way
A Transition Guide for Deaf and Hearing Impaired Students
1. Choosing the Right Course
2. Application Process
3. Getting Resources and Support
4. Managing Your Study
5. Student Life
6. Know Your Rights
7. Keywords
8. Useful Contacts
0. Cover and Contents Page
Scholarships
Smoothing the Way
A Transition Guide for Deaf and Hearing Impaired Students
Click the following links for information on starting at University or Polytechnic. Each title links you to a pdf file, which you can save and print.
1. Choosing the Right Course
2. Application Process
3. Getting Resources and Support
4. Managing Your Study
5. Student Life
6. Know Your Rights
7. Keywords
8. Useful Contacts
0. Cover and Contents Page
Scholarships
Click here for a list of 2008 scholarships, to help you pay fees and study costs. Most closing dates are in September or March but it's best to prepare your application early. Contact the Advance Centre if you would like help with your application.
Blackboard: The Online Support Network
Click for information about Blackboard. This is a website where Deaf and hearing impaired students studying anywhere in New Zealand can discuss life and study at university or polytech, and keep up to date with community and Advance Centre news.
Where can I get advice and resources?
Click for information on how your Disability Support Services and the Advance Centre can help you.
NZSL Interpreters
Click for information about using interpreters at university or polytechnic.
Notetakers (electronic and manual)
Click for information about using note-takers at university or polytechnic.