Students with disabilities

Unisa provides equal opportunities for all students. The following questions and answers will give you a better idea of what to expect as a student with a disability.

I have a disability. Can I still study through Unisa?

Yes. Unisa is committed to helping all students achieve their ambitions. We provide assistance throughout the administrative and study processes.

Will Unisa’s lecturers and admin staff understand me and my disabiliaty?

Yes. Unisa regularly provides disability training and awareness programmes to its members of staff.

I am sight-impaired. How can I access prescribed books?

We request electronic copies of prescribed books on behalf of our students with disabilities.

Is there help on offer when it comes to assignments and exams?

Yes. If you need to work in different formats, such as audio, we can transcribe your examination question papers and scripts.

Advocacy and resource centre for students with disabilities (ARCSWiD)