Our Mission:

Empower.

Connecting you to technology and strategies to create solutions for the challenges and tasks you face, as you move forward to reach your personal, professional, and academic goals.

We will collaborate to leverage the technology and devices you already have and add cost-conscious, effective technology to your workflow to maximize your efforts and time on task.

About Patrice

 
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Patrice Wheeler

CEO & Founder of Integrative Technology Solutions

 

In an interactive process, I use a strengths-based approach and Universal Design approach with my clients, to discuss the tasks and challenges that are a priority for them in academic, professional, and other settings

To choose the tools that best fit an individual's needs, we’ll factor in their skill and comfort level with technology and the strategies, and the technology they are currently using

Together, we’ll create a workflow to effectively use the technology and strategies that will ensure access, enhance learning, and promote success

Experience Overview

  • BGS education with an emphasis in Special Ed. from Gonzaga University in 1997

  • 25+ years of experience as an Assistive Technology Specialist in K-12, Community College University, and the Community providing assessments, support, and training on assistive technology and strategies for students, faculty, staff, and community members

  • Earned technology certifications and loves to explore new and emerging technologies and strategies that promote success

  • Knowledgable about Microsoft, Apple, and Android products across various platforms and devices,

  • Collaborating with technology companies to explore new and emergent apps and software

  • Creating FAQ’s and support materials for clients across abilities

  • Using an interactive, strengths-based approach to research and recommend effective technology and strategies

  • Evaluations, consulting, and recommending technology accommodations and support for Community College and University Students, students, faculty, and staff

  • Guiding the application of the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act(ADAA) and Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), as well as institutional policy at the Community College and University level

Presentations

Presentations for groups of 2 to 80+ individuals, in-person and virtually:

  • CSUN Assistive Technology Conference (2009-2021)

  • Center on Disabilities, California State University, Northridge

  • International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) Conference

  • California Association of Postsecondary Educators of the Disabled (CAPED) Conference

  • Assistive Technology and Disability Conference, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Canada

  • Introduction to Assistive Technology, Student Accessibility Services (SAS), Oklahoma State University, Stillwater

  • Experiencing the Museum Conference, the Garage Museum of Contemporary Art, Moscow Russia

  • Workshops for faculty and students at Community College and University