FORWARD - Army Logistics University - U.S. Army

HANDICAPPED TRAINING AIDS. ALU, in coordination with the DOD Computer/ Electronic
Accommodations Program (CAP), provides assistive technology to persons with disabilities.
Scanners, readers, large-print display processors, talking calculators, talking dictionaries, zoom
text software, speech synthesizers, and Braille embossers are available for the visually impaired.
Telecommunication and amplification devices and closed-caption decoders are available for the
hearing impaired. Left- and right-hand keyboards and a mouth stick are available for students
with limited hand movement. Soundproof software is available for students with learning
disabilities.
Students who require the services of a sign language interpreter for courses lasting 2 days or
longer may submit an application through their supervisors and training officers to the DOD
Computer/Electronic Accommodations Program Office (CAP Office), 5111 Leesburg Pike, Suite
810, Falls Church, Virginia 22041-3206. The CAP Office can be reached at (703) 681-8813
(V/TTY)/DSN 761-8813 or (703) 681-9075/DSN 681-8075 (fax). The email address is
cap@tma.osd.mil, and the CAP Web site is www.tricare.osd.mil/cap.
Training officers must indicate in the Army Training Requirements and Resources System
(ATRRS) that a student has a disability, the nature of the disability and that a CAP application has
been submitted. A copy of that application should be sent to the ALU Registrar (US ALU, ATTN:
ATSZ-DAS-ASO-R, 2401 Quarters Road, Fort Lee 23801-1705), DSN 539-4965, (804) 765-4965
or fax DSN: 539-4240. The CAP office will review the application. If the application is approved,
the CAP office will contract for the service and advise the ALU Registrar’s Office and the
submitting office of the vendor. ALU will coordinate with the vendor concerning dates, times,
location and meeting with the student.
TELEPHONE CALLS. Students may be contacted during duty hours by calling the Student
Battalion Office, (804) 765-8132/8120/DSN 539-8132/8120. In an emergency, a student will be
called out of class; otherwise, the instructor will pass a note to the student. Emergency calls after
duty hours should be directed to (804) 479-0981. The post operator can be reached at (804)
765-3000/DSN 539-3000. Additional information can be found under ―Academic Info‖ on ALU’s
Web site, www.alu.army.mil. Students are responsible for all long-distance telephone charges.
TRAVEL. Richmond International Airport (RIC) is located 30 miles north of Fort Lee and is
served by most national airlines. Limousine service is provided from RIC to Fort Lee by Groome
Transportation Service. Petersburg also is served by commercial bus lines and railways on a
frequent schedule. On-post transportation is limited to commercial cab service. Shuttle bus
service to Fort Lee is provided by LSP hotels. The Carlson Wagonlit Travel Office on post
provides a complete line of travel services. That office can be reached on 1-800-916-3456 or
(804) 733-1460 (official travel) or (804) 733-1480/2137 (leisure travel). Carlson Wagonlit’s fax
number is (804) 733-1478. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday 0730-1615, closed
Saturday and Sunday.
VEHICLE REGISTRATION. Students who do not have DOD stickers on their privately owned
vehicles must obtain passes at the Lee Avenue gate in order to enter Fort Lee. Proof of vehicle
registration and insurance and a valid driver’s license are required to obtain a vehicle pass.
Students driving on post must have liability insurance in the amount required by the state in which
their vehicle is registered.
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