Disability Services
Volunteer State Community College | Student Services Division
Totally Disabled Fee Waiver
Persons who are permanently and totally disabled and domiciled in Tennessee may audit classes at no maintenance charge, provided there is space available and sufficient fee enrollment. Special fees may be charged where required. Totally disabled persons who audit classes will be required to submit an application for admission to the college but not required to pay the $10.00 application fee. Classes may be taken for credit at a maximum cost of $75.00, providing there is space available. Forms are available in the Office of Disability Services.
Disabled Parking Permits
Disabled parking placards are issued from Office Disability Services for use on campus only. Documentation must be provided and decals are issued with submittal of appropriate documentation. Placard must be displayed in the front mirror. There is ample parking for each building. The list of user names is submitted to Campus Public Safety.
Emergency Evacuation of Disabled
If you are disabled and the class is on located on the second floor please notify your instructor as to your preference of action in the event of an emergency. Students notify your prefer to be lifted, moved, or any special assistance in the case of an emergency. If you choose not to accept assistance, remain by the stairwell landing until security officials arrive to assist.
Campus Accessibility
VSCC has made vast improvements for campus accessibility and compliance with the American Disability Act. Nine Buildings have automatic doors and outdoor directional signage. Each building has updated fire alarms with strobe lightings. The public pay phones have volume control for hearing impaired and a TDD Number (615- 230-2388). If you should experience a problem with accessibility, please notify the Office of Disability Services in room C-206B, in the campus center or call (615) 230-2373.
ADA VSCC Staff and Employees
VSCC employees with disabilities can disclose with the Office of Disability Services in order to be provided with essential and appropriate workplace accommodations to be able to meet the essential elements of the job. For more information please contact Sherry Aaker.
