Accessibility Resources

Nick stone riding tricycle outside Jarvis Hall.

The School of Engineering and Applied Sciences is committed to ensuring a welcoming and safe environment for all members of the UB community, including any students, faculty, staff and community members with disabilities.

Members of the SEAS community may contact Monica Vacanti at mvacanti@buffalo.edu or 645-0800 if reasonable accommodation is needed to perform essential job functions, to participate in SEAS activities, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Kemper Lewis.

We envision a future in which all people, with and without disabilities, are fully included, participating, and valued members of our campus community and their professional communities. We aim to provide equitable access to support and services that reflect the preferences and values of diverse communities and that lead to productive, healthy and enjoyable UB experiences."

Kemper Lewis, PhD, MBA
Dean, School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

Campus Resources

UB is committed to providing equal access to individuals with disabilities, including physical access to programs and reasonable accommodations for members of the university community. See the UB policy on Reasonable Accommodation.

  • UB Accessibility Resources
    6/10/19

    UB's Student Life Gateway coordinates reasonable accommodations for equitable access to UB for students with disabilities. Learn about email accessibility resources, how to request accommodations and more.

  • Campus Living
    6/14/19

    Need on-campus housing accommodations? Submit a request to the Housing Operations office, as early in the application process as possible. 

  • Student Scholarships
    6/14/19

    Scholarships are available for UB students with disabilities. See if you qualify.

  • Center for Inclusive Design and Environmental Access
    2/2/21

    Located within UB's School of Architecture and Planning, the Center for Inclusive Design and Environmental Access (IDeA Center) focuses on research, development, education, dissemination, and design projects related to universal design.

  • Center for Disability Studies
    2/2/21

    Located within UB's College of Arts and Sciences, the Center for Disability Studies has both academic and community goals. It seeks to promote and be a forum for academic research and teaching in the humanities and social sciences and to facilitate the integration of people with disabilities into the community.

  • Accessibility at UB
    4/18/19

    UB is committed to ensuring that everyone can access all that we have to offer. 

    Visit the Accessibility at UB website to see our policies, learn about electronic and physical accessibility on campus, and how UB is striving to provide seamless inclusion for everyone.

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