Recently launched as an app by social enterprise NOW Group which supports people with learning difficulties into training and employment, it began as a credit card sized card and was the idea of service users of the organisation who said they often felt under pressure when they were out and about in everyday life and would like a discreet way of letting people know that they needed a little extra time.
Students at the College can apply for a JAM card via Student Services on each campus, or download the app to their phone.
Laura Firth, Head of Student Experience said: “We are delighted to be working in partnership with the NOW Group to promote and implement this innovative scheme which is designed to make daily life a little bit easier for people with learning difficulties/disabilities, autism and Asperger’s.
“Between now and the end of this academic year we will be encouraging those students who would benefit from using the JAM Card to do so, as well as raising awareness about it amongst teaching and support staff College-wide.”
Further information can be found at https://www.nowgroup.org/jamcard
