STUDENT AFFAIRS STAFF DIRECTORY

306 Memorial Hall
University of Georgia
Athens, GA 30602
(706) 542-3564

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Erin Benson

Director of the Disability Resource CenterUGA Student AffairsDisability Resource Center / University Testing Services
114 Clark Howell Hall Athens GA 30602 Work Phone: 706-542-8719
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Biographical Info

As the Director of the Disability Resource Center, Erin leads the university’s commitment to educate and serve students with disabilities, ensuring equal educational opportunities as required by the ADA and other legislation. The Disability Resource Center works with students to determine appropriate academic accommodations and houses the Test Accommodations Office for onsite classroom testing and Alternative Media Services, which converts required printed material into accessible formats for students with reading disabilities.

Erin has two degrees from the University of Georgia, a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology and a Master of Public Administration and Policy. She spent most of her undergraduate years at UGA as a student disc jockey for the WUOG 90.5 radio station. Erin initially joined the staff of the Disability Resource Center in 2015 as a senior disability services coordinator and has served as director since 2018. Previously, she served more than nine years in Student Affairs at the University of North Georgia Oconee Campus, including seven years working directly with students with disabilities.

Categories: Disability Resource Center, Student Affairs Leadership Team, University Testing Services