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VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION

Is Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) right for you?
The Office of Disability Services maintains eligibility information and a State of Tennessee Vocational Rehabilitation Directory.  If you would like to obtain information please come by our office located in Clement Building, Room 140 or you may call (931)221-6230 Voice, (931)221-6278 TTY, or (931)221-7102 Fax.

APSU offers the following services for students with disabilities:

The Tutor Connection -Tutoring is an effective intervention for students who are at risk of failing or performing poorly in school. If you are seeking tutorial assistance, the Office of Disability Services may refer you to one of the offices that may be able to assist.

TECHNOLOGY AVAILABLE

Alpha Smart:
Is a portable word processor with memory capabilities that can be connected to a computer in order for your saved data to be printed.
  
Arkenstone Reading Machine:
Allows for on-the-spot reading. It is the ideal machine for those who need to correct up-to-the-minute reading.

Voice Calculators:
Provides an audio output for mathematical numbers and scientific functions.

IBM Dragon Dictate:
A powerful and discrete speech recognition system designed for the ultimate in hands-free PC use.

Closed Caption Television:
Allows for enlargement up to 60 times the actual size.

Zoom Text:
An easy to use software program that magnifies the display of word processors, spreadsheets, databases, online services, and more. It's powerful features and user friendly interface allow you to get the job done.

Other Services:
Through our volunteer program, we provide our students with readily available assistance. This assistance may be in the form of a tutor, note-taker. 
   

  • Tutors are there to give you the extra reinforcement you might need in order to achieve your goals.
       
  • Note-takers allow you to concentrate on the lecture rather than worrying if you are writing down enough information.
       
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Austin Peay State University
Office of Disability Services
P.O. Box 4578
Clarksville TN 37044
(931) 221-6230 (Voice)
(931) 221-6278 (Voice/TTY)
(931) 221-7102 (Fax)

Web Page maintained by the Disability Services Staff