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Our team is deeply committed to concerns, issues, and topics related to access and accommodation in college. We hope you find the information here useful. If you’ve visited the website and you still have questions, please do not hesitate to reach out. Whether you are a student, faculty, parent, counselor or provider, we are here for you. To learn more about the members of our team, or to connect with us, simply scroll down and check us out! Wings Up!
Office Hours:
Monday - Friday
8 AM to 12 PM
1 PM to 4:30 PM
Campus Location:
RUC, Room 112
Phone: (931) 372-6119
Fax: (931) 372-6378
disability@tntech.edu
Mailing Address:
Tennessee Tech University
Accessible Education Center
Campus Box 5091
Cookeville, TN 38505
Dr. Edward Beason
Interim Director
As the Assistant Director, Dr. Beason provides oversight and supervision to the AEC
budget and the current student case load. Mr. Beason is responsible for ensuring students
and faculty are part of the interactive process. He also provides a variety of trainings
on campus related to accessibility and technology. He also teaches History for Tennessee
Tech.
ebeason@tntech.edu
931-372-6119
Learn more about Dr. Ed Beason
Jodi Fox-Perdue
Coordinator
The AEC Coordinator, Jodi coordinates a variety of services for students and determine
accommodations. She will coordinate interpreting, captioning, alternate texts, classroom
accommodations, testing accommodations, computer software, computer assistive and
adaptive technology.
jfperdue@tntech.edu
931-372-6119
Birgit Hoffman
Student Support Associate
As the Student Support Associate, Birgit assists newly enrolled students with the
registration process, provides support to our current students, and provides assistance
to faculty and staff. Birgit also handles the office's budget and provides support
to our student workers.
bhoffman@tntech.edu
931-372-6119
Abbigayle Taylor
Assistive Technology Coach
As the Assistive Technology Coach, Abbigayle provides students training and support
using a variety of assistive technology software and devices. She helps with textbook
formatting and making documents accessible for students. She also manages the AEC’s
social media.
931-372-6119