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Posters of Center for Assistive Technology inside of University at Buffalo
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“A hidden gem”: the Center for Assistive Technology

Assistive technology is vital for the disability community, ranging from a pencil grip for individuals who struggle with fine motor skills to a speech-generating device used by individuals with Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Assistive technology is significant in making the lives of disabled individuals easier, from low-tech to high-tech services.


SoHo Bar in downtown Buffalo
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Friday nights in Buffalo

Friday nights look different for everyone, especially college students who juggle schoolwork, jobs and their own busy schedules. But when all is done, what can UB students do for fun?


Collage of the tattoos: each tattoo has a story to tell that connects the person who created it and the person who carries it.
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Find the tattoo that suits you best

Choosing your first tattoo can be overwhelming and intimidating considering they are like permanent pictures on your body. The biggest advice of other UB students who have experienced the needle’s sting: do not gamble with something you will wear for the rest of your life.


Photo collage from the Buffalo Underdog Rescue.
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Buffalo Underdogs Rescue

Right in the heart of Buffalo, abandoned, injured and displaced dogs get a second chance at a better life through Buffalo Underdogs Rescue, a local nonprofit organization that has been operating since 2018. 



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