Autism is recognised as the fastest growing disability in Europe with a 69% increase in diagnosis rate in Northern Ireland where there are over 30,000 people living with autism. Northern Regional College continues to make important adjustments to support autistic students and accommodate their needs to make them feel more comfortable in the College environment. It has introduced autism friendly information and orientation sessions; staff have received autism training; there is a designated Autistic Champion on each campus; and reception, library and canteen staff are all JAM (‘Just A Minute’) compliant so they can able to help anyone with autism or other processing difficulties in a friendly and confident way.
Autism Friendly Learning Environment at Northern Regional College
Tuesday
7th September 2021
Northern Regional College is currently the only FE college in Northern Ireland to have an Autism Impact Award. It is awarded to organisations who have created a more ‘Autism Friendly Environment’ and was presented to the College in recognition of its ongoing work to support students with autistic spectrum disorder.