Queen Alexandra College (QAC) is a leading national independent specialist residential further education college located in Harborne, a pleasant area of Birmingham in the West Midlands. QAC is a registered charity. Learners at QAC are people aged 16 Plus with disabilities. QAC works with people who are blind, partially sighted, visually impaired or autistic. Many of our learners have Asperger syndrome. Some learners have a learning disability and some have complex / multiple disabilities. QAC is an active member of NATSPEC, the Association of National Specialist Colleges.Structured, guided learning takes place in workshops, classrooms and residential houses. A great deal of progress towards independent learning, living and working happens outside the classroom within the extended curriculum, social and sports activities. The colleges staffing levels vary for each individual with one to one being available where required.Further education qualifications avai