Disability Action Plan
The Disability Action Plan is an important part of the University's commitment to equity of access for all learners.
The Disability Action Plan focuses on creating an inclusive and accessible environment that enables disabled tauira to participate in all aspects of learning and research including cultural, social, on-campus accommodation, and extra-curricular activities.
Students are at the core of the Disability Action Plan and it was developed in close consultation with tauira and staff. We also recognise that the plan can improve the experiences of disabled staff.
Primary objectives
- Improve equity for disabled tauira and staff through an accessible and inclusive teaching, learning, research and working environment.
- Develop an environment that celebrates and values disabled tauira and staff.
To achieve these objectives, the Disability Action Plan works across 6 focus areas, each with associated initiatives that are aligned to both the Education (Pastoral Care of Tertiary and International Learners) Code of Practice 2021 and to TEC's Kia Ōrite Toolkit, which is a code of practice designed to achieve an inclusive and equitable tertiary learning environment for disabled learners.
Training and capacity
To enable staff to understand and meet the needs of disabled learners.
University of choice
To reduce barriers to inclusion from enrolling and participating in university life, encouraging all students to select Lincoln University as their university of choice.
Accessible technology
To provide systems and learning material that are available and accessible to all students.
Accessible environment
To embed the ongoing provision of an accessible environment as part of our campus master plan and campus development.
Implementation strategy
To demonstrate our commitment to the Disability Action Plan through timely and effective implementation.
Monitoring and review
To demonstrate our commitment to the Disability Action Plan through formal monitoring and evaluation of our efforts to offer an inclusive university experience.
Download the documents
Disability Action Plan 2023 to 2026 [PDF 524KB]
Disability Action Plan report March 2025 [PDF 125KB]
Alternative formats
Large print version: Disability Action Plan report March 2025 [PDF123KB]
Email DAP@lincoln.ac.nz if you require information in a different format.
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