Accessibility Resources

Accessibility Resources coordinates reasonable accommodations for equitable access to UB for students with disabilities.

Accessibility Resources Spring Semester Zoom Drop-In

Have a quick question about our resources or accommodations? Chat with our office anytime during our scheduled Zoom drop-in's:

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Getting Around: Accessible Routes On Campus

The University at Buffalo is situated on three campuses. Use the information provided here to find accessible parking and entrances, as well as the shortest path of travel to building entrances.

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Office Information

University at Buffalo
60 Capen Hall, North Campus
Buffalo, NY 14260

Phone: (716) 645-2608; Fax: (716) 645-3116

University at Buffalo
1 Diefendorf Hall, South Campus
Buffalo, NY 14214

Phone: (716) 645-2608

Office Hours - North and South Campus

Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Testing Hours – Fall and Spring Semesters

North Campus - 60 Capen Hall

Monday 8:30 to 4 p.m.

Tuesday - Friday 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

South Campus - 1 DIEFENDORF HALL

Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m

Testing Hours — Summer and Winter

North Campus - 60 Capen Hall

Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

South Campus - 1 DIEFENDORF HALL

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Accessibility Resources Offices Directions

Visitors: If you do not have an accessible parking tag please call 716-645-2608 and request a guest parking permit.

North Campus

The Accessibility Resources office is located on the ground floor of Capen Hall, in room 60, on the North Campus. Capen Hall is located adjacent to Flint Loop, on Mary Talbert Way. To get to our office:

Flint Loop (South side of Capen Hall) - Construction Access as of January 2020
Students looking to access Accessibility Resources during Founders Plaza construction will not be able to enter Capen Hall from Flint Loop (South side of Capen Hall). Alternate access is available from Norton Hall and the Natural Sciences Complex.
  • Norton Hall: Take stairs or elevator to ground level. Once on the ground level, proceed down the corridor past 1Capen, turn left and follow the corridor to the end of the hall.
  • Natural Sciences: Take stairs or elevator to ground level. Once on the ground level, proceed down the corridor to Capen Hall and turn right to enter the office.
From Mary Talbert Way (North side of Capen Hall)
  1. Enter the building in the front (from the doors facing Mary Talbert Way) or from the doors on the right side of the building adjacent the loading and parking area
  2. Take the corridor from the right side of the lobby
  3. Enter our office through the double doors at the end of the corridor

South Campus

  1. Enter the South Campus off Bailey Avenue (at the light by the VA Hospital) onto Sherman Road.
  2. Stay on Sherman Road past Rotary Road and immediately make a slight left into the Diefendorf Parking Lot. This is a faculty/staff lot but people with accessible Parking Tags may park in designated Accessible Parking spaces. Those with Visitor Parking Passes may park in other spaces.
  3. Turn right and drive toward Diefendorf Hall at end of lot.

Please note: there is also an accessible parking and short term visitor parking on Rotary Road immediately outside accessible entry to Diefendorf Hall.

Meet Our Staff

Kristin Harte, Director

Education Experience Affiliations
  • Master of Science and C.A.S. in School Counseling, Niagara University
  • Bachelor of Arts in Human Development, Child and Family Studies, SUNY Oswego

Sue Mann Dolce, Associate Director

Ph.D., Rehabilitation Science - University at Buffalo, OTR/L, RYT, C-IAYT

Sue’s areas of interest and research include participation, disability studies and collaborative programming, as well as universal design and programming. She enjoys working with all members of the UB community to learn about, design and implement education and participation opportunities for everyone. Sue is also a Registered Yoga Teacher.

Brendan Stapley, Associate Director of Direct Services

BA in Literature, Philosophy; ATP Certified

Brendan supports a team ensuring disabled students have appropriate accommodations and equitable access to curricular and co-curricular programs, services, and opportunities. 

Kat (Ali) Bouterse, Procter

BA, POLITICAL SCIENCE AND SOCIOLOGY – UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA, TWIN CITIES

Kat administers and proctors exams that occur in the North Campus Accessibility Resource office.

Erin Brunelle, Training Coordinator, Client Service, Center for Assistive Technology (CAT)

MS, OTR/L

Erin has worked extensively in the field of assistive technology, directing and managing projects related to assistive technology for persons of all ages.  For more information about CAT services, visit http://sphhp.buffalo.edu/cat/client-services.html

Stephanie Chesebro, Initial Services Coordinator

MS, Student Personnel Administration - Buffalo State University

Stephanie meets with students to discuss their access requests and arrange academic accommodation and campus supports, working collaboratively with faculty and Accessibility Resources staff to explore equitable options for students.

Emily Holewka, Auxiliary Aids and Services Coordinator

Sarah Huerta Well, Assistant Director of Initial Services

MSW, Master of Social Work - University at Buffalo

Sarah meets with students to discuss their access requests and arrange academic accommodation and campus supports, working collaboratively with faculty and Accessibility Resources staff to explore equitable options for students. Sarah also coordinates tabling about Accessibility Resources at UB events,  and implements office initiatives and best practices to support disabled students’ experiences. 

Jennifer Morley, Assistant Director, Testing Services

MBA, BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - D'YOUVILLE COLLEGE

Cassandra Pangrazio, Initial Services Coordinator

BS, History - SUNY Brockport

Cassandra meets with students to discuss their access requests and arrange academic accommodation and campus supports, working collaboratively with faculty and Accessibility Resources staff to explore equitable options for students.

Hannah Premo, Accessibility Resources Program Coordinator

MPH, UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO

Hannah coordinates the Accessibility Resources disability identity, culture and connection initiatives. 

Allie Vuich, Operations Assistant

MA, Communications - UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO

Allie connects students with appropriate Accessibility Resources staff to discuss reasonable accommodations and campus support, while reviewing student records for quality assurance.

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Accessibility Resources provides students with reasonable accommodations, using unique resources and trained staff to ensure equal access for all students.

Legal Basis

The University at Buffalo is subject to various legal requirements regarding accommodations. Please read UB’s Reasonable Accommodations Policy to learn more. If you have a concern about accessibility at UB, please contact Accessibility Resources.

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