At the CEW, we are committed to creating an accessible space for all writers, students, consultants, and faculty. In practice, this means designing our space to meet the needs of the entire community, as well as developing anti-ableist practices guided by contemporary developments in disability studies. If you are disabled and/or neurodiverse and would like us to know about your needs or learning style, we encourage you to include any relevant information on Navigate when creating your appointment; alternatively, you can also speak directly with your consultant before your appointment or call the center beforehand at (716) 645-5139.
The CEW is located on the ground floor of Norton hall, which is connected to Capen and Knox halls. The closest parking lots are behind the Capen and Fronczak halls, requiring a valid UB parking pass. Metered spots are also available.
We have a welcome lobby with comfortable chairs and couches for writers to enjoy while they wait for their appointment, and our main consulting area is a large, open room with several tables, rolling chairs, and movable walls for privacy, with plenty of room to move around.
Our consulting space features large windows that let in natural light, in addition to adjustable fluorescent overhead lighting and lamps with light. Shaded areas with less natural light are availible for light-sensitive students.
Our consultants and writers work together in a large room, and our center is located on a busy hallway that connects Capen to Norton and Knox. Because of this, it is often difficult to mitigate unnecessary noise, though we try our best. If you are particularly sensitive to noise or easily distracted, please feel free to reach out before your appointment so that we can find a solution that works for you.
We ask visitors with service and support animals to follow guidelines regarding animals on university property.