Welcome to the Disability Resource Center at the University of Georgia. Our goal is to promote an accessible academic, social, and physical environment for students with disabilities. The procedure for registering with the Disability Resource Center is outlined below.
- Complete the Request for Services Form which can be obtained by clicking here or by calling our office at (706)542-8719. If you would like to speak with someone prior to registering for services, please complete a Contact Request and you will be contacted by a Disability Specialist.
- Appropriate documentation is necessary to determine your eligibility for services. A written report must be submitted by a qualified provider that is current and clearly states:
- diagnosis with specific evidence of a disability
- symptoms of the disability
- test scores which support a cognitive or learning disability
- medications and any adverse side effects
- recommendations regarding necessary accomodations
Disability Resource Center
The University of Georgia
114 Clark Howell Hall
Athens, GA 30602-3338
(706) 542-7719 (fax)
The University of Georgia
114 Clark Howell Hall
Athens, GA 30602-3338
(706) 542-7719 (fax)
- Follow-up with your health professional and with the Disability Resource Center to ensure that your documentation was forwarded to the Disability Resource Center.
- If you require accommodations for UGA placement tests, the intake process and determination of eligibility must be completed two weeks prior to scheduled Orientation session.
- After your completed Request for Services Form and documentation are received, you will be assigned a disability specialist. Your specialist will contact you to arrange a time to meet.
Please feel free to contact me at (706)542-8719 or email me at dshimket@uga.edu if you have any questions.
Diane Shimkets
Intake Specialist, Disability Resource Center
Revised: October, 2007