Announcements
Free Software Program Now Available for Many Students with Print Disabilities
We have acquired for your use a new software program named Read & Write Gold from TextHelp Systems. This software can help with both reading and writing. It can read textbooks in alternate formats aloud, and it has several tools available to assist with the writing process. It can even read course tests, and this year we plan a roll out of Read & Write Gold in the Testing Center. For more information, and to see if you are eligible for a free copy, visit us at 25 Capen Hall.
ACCESS Study
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: October 13, 20, 27, November 3, 10 17
Time: 4 – 6 pm
Place: 75 Alumni Arena (dance studio)
This yoga class is designed and taught for full participation by all students. Props and assistance will be provided. Please register through the Life and Learning Workshops website 
under the "Ongoing Wellness and Recreation" category. For more information contact Dr. Susan Mann Dolce at samann@buffalo.edu.
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.