Get involved

There are several ways you can help bring the Disability Action Plan (DAP) to life. In addition to the plan's reference group, there are two networks who inform the provision of services, and development of policies, practices and training.  

DAPRG membership has a diverse composition of academic and professional staff, undergraduate and postgraduate students across STEMM (science technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine) and CABEL (creative arts, arts, business, economics, and law) with lived experience and/or expertise in this area. 

The DAPRG critiques progress and gaps throughout the life of the DAP, and provides workstream owners with feedback to inform the DAP review process.

Membership commitment

• Student members, one-year term to November 2025
• Staff members, two-year terms

Voting members both student and staff representatives

Andy Fey

Voting members student representatives

Ayolabi Martins
Ashlyn Prasad
Elise Leslie
Jess Kelly
Jessica Ji
Jessica Yu
Lola Elvy
Megan Riegel
Michel Sorensen
Nicholas Ringwood
Sasha Rodenko
Scarlett Connolly
Sophie Roberts

Voting members staff representatives

Dr Allan Fowler
Dr Alehandrea Manuel
Angela Arnold-Saritepe
Bhavisha Solanki
Dr Elizabeth Holt
Karl Crosby
Dr Laura Wilkinson-Meyers
Mathew Nuttall, Co-chair
Patricia Austin
Dr Priyanka Agarwal, Co-chair
Shobha Herle
Wairemana Phillips

Non-voting members

Professor Cathy Stinear, Pro Vice-Chancellor Equity
Dr Bradley Patten

Annual expressions of interest

In July each year, the Office of the Pro Vice-Chancellor Equity invites expressions of interest to join the Disability Action Plan Reference Group (DAPRG). The group comprises professional and academic staff with relevant expertise and/or lived experience of a disability, as well as current  students with lived experience of a disability. 

The DAPRG plays a vital role in supporting the implementation of the University’s Disability Action Plan by:

• Providing feedback on progress and identifying gaps.
• Advising workstream owners on inclusive practices.
• Ensuring the lived experiences of disabled staff and students
  are reflected in decision-making.
  

 For any queries please email us at equity@auckland.ac.nz

Auckland University Disabled Students Association (AUDSA) is a student-led group established to amplify and advocate for disabled student voices and the inclusion of disabled students on campus. AUDSA aims for disabled students to have equal access to their education and all aspects of university life. It works to provide the space for all students with a disability to join their community and meet fellow students like them. Fill in the AUDSA sign-up form to join.

Should you require support, Ratona Hauātanga Tauira, Student Disability Services  work towards creating a safe, inclusive and equitable educational environment for students with disabilities. Prospective and current students can make appointments through their online booking system.

The Disabled Staff Network provides a connection for disabled staff/staff with disabilities across Waipapa Taumata Rau. It functions to build community and connection, support, information-sharing, and advocacy.

The network is open to all disabled staff and staff who identify as having a disability. 

To join the network please email staffdiversityequityandinclusion@auckland.ac.nz

Staff members who are also studying with the University can choose to join both the staff and student networks.

If you have any queries relating to the information on this page, please email Vicki Watson, Manager – Equity.