Disability Services Announcements
ACCESS Study beginning this Fall
Assessment of Campus Climate to Enhance Student Success (ACCESS) is a research initiative of the Association on Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD). The study has several goals. First is to ensure the best possible campus climate leading to the success of students with disabilities. As well as creating a more fully inclusive environment by enhancing knowledge, and changing attitudes and practices of key individuals in the campus environment. Data will be collected from faulty, administrators, staff and students with and without disabilities regarding the campus climate for students with disabilities. After the data collection is complete AHEAD will provide an expert prepared quantitative and qualitative report. ACCESS will provide UB with tools to take a proactive approach to creating a more supportive campus environment, one in which students with disabilities feel welcome and achieve a higher level of success. Additionally, it will demonstrate UB’s work toward increasing diversity and providing appropriate support for underrepresented students. ACCESS will also promote student retention, success, and satisfaction, while allowing DS to engage in data based strategic planning for faculty and staff development. Additional information.
New: Universal Yoga Class Offered
Dates: 10/16/08, 10/23/08, 10/30/08, 11/6/08, 11/13/08, 11/20/08
Time: 4:00 – 5:30PM
Place: 209 UB Commons (Newman Center)
This yoga class is designed and taught for full participation of all students. Props and assistance will be provided. Space is limited please register for this opportunity through the Life & Learning Workshops website 
(under the “Ongoing Wellness & Recreation” category).
Scholarship Opportunities
There are two scholarships available in limited number to full time students with physical disabilities. The Felix Infausto Scholarship Fund and the Robert H. Balk Award. In order to be considered for one of these awards you may either contact Disability Services via email or call (716) 645-2608 to set up an appointment with the director.
The Mary Ann Bagus Memorial Scholarship Fund. Each Fall semester any student with a verified disability who is registered with disability services may apply for this award. The application information will be sent out each Fall semester on the Disability Services email distribution list. If you are a registered student with disability services and are not receiving emails from our office please email us.
