LATCH-ON Program
Begins at NIC
In September 2008, North Island College launched LATCH-ON, a literacy program developed
specifically for young adults with intellectual disabilities. LATCH-ON was initiated
in 1998 at the University of Queensland in Australia by Dr. Anne Jobling, a Down
Syndrome researcher, with the help of Dr. Karen Moni, a lecturer in English curriculum
and literacy education. LATCH-ON is a joint project of NIC and the Down Syndrome
Research Foundation, and combines technology with more traditional methods of instruction
to enhance literacy development.
Course Spotlight:
AED 032 Math, Money, and Managing it All!
During this course, students learn valuable money management strategies. These techniques
will assist students in becoming more independent in their personal lives as well
as provide them with skills that they can use in employment situations.
Get Ready
Start early! Apply eight months before you plan to attend NIC, and book an appointment
with Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) to discuss support services and
arrange accommodated placement testing if necessary. Bring recent documentation
of your disability to discuss your support needs.
Disability Documentation Requirements
To apply for these programs, you’ll need to provide Services for Students with Disabilities
with documentation of your disability. This must include:
- A diagnosis of a permanent or ongoing specific disability that causes a barrier
to your learning,
- An outline of the severity, prognosis, and impact of your disability within a learning
environment,
- A statement confirming that your disability warrants accommodations.
Your documentation will be used to establish the need for accommodations, academic
adjustments, and technological aids. It will be treated as confidential and only
released with your written consent.
Courses
The following courses are also available for individuals with cognitive or mental
disabilities:
For more information or to register, contact Access for Students with Disabilities
Services at your nearest NIC campus.