Wendy Strobel

Current

• ADA Program Associate, Faculty at Cornell University - DBTAC

Past

• Director of Training and Project Manager at Rehabiliation Engineering Research Center on Technology Transfer
• Assistive Technology Specialist at George Mason University
• Training Associate at RRTC on Workplace Accommodations

• Lead Employment Specialist at RRTC on Workplace Supports

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Education

• Virginia Commonwealth University
• State University of New York College at Oswego

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Wendy Strobel’s Summary

Experienced Rehabilitation Counselor with broad experience in assistive technology, rehabilitation related public policy, rehabilitation training and project management experience.

Wendy Strobel’s Specialties:

Training, project management, assistive technology application and development, excellent written and verbal communication skills

Wendy Strobel’s Experience

• ADA Program Associate, Faculty

  Cornell University - DBTAC

  (Educational Institution; 10,001 or more employees; Higher Education industry)

  February 2008 — Present (11 months)

  I work for the Disability and Business Technical Assistance Center - Northeast at Cornell University. The DBTAC - NE assists employers, people with disabilities, and service providers to understand the impact of the ADA in employment, public service, public accommodation, and telecommunications. I am responsible for training, publications, and materials development related to the Americans with Disabilities Act in NY, NJ, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands.

• Director of Training and Project Manager

  Rehabiliation Engineering Research Center on Technology Transfer

  (Educational Institution; 11-50 employees; Non-Profit Organization Management industry)

  April 2003 — December 2007 (4 years 9 months)

  Design, develop, and conduct training activities for the academic community, industry partners, and technology developers. Prepare written documents including book chapters, journal articles, and monographs on disability and assistive technology issues. Conduct interviews with manufacturers, researchers, and people with disabilities to determine technology needs that are not met by currently available devices. Assist with the preparation of SBIR proposals on behalf of technology developers and grant proposals for the Center for Assistive Technology. Manage the T2RERC’s Demand Pull and Industry Profile Projects activities and staff. Perform technical research related to the evaluation, specification, and design of products. Facilitate the transfer of assistive technologies to the marketplace for people with disabilities.

• Assistive Technology Specialist

  George Mason University

  (Educational Institution; 11-50 employees; Higher Education industry)

  February 2002 — April 2003 (1 year 3 months)

  Education Consultant/Assistive Technology Specialist. Primary Responsibilities: Provision of training and technical assistance to school personnel and human service agencies in the areas of assistive technology and transition from school to work for children with disabilities. Recommendation of devices, hardware, and software programs to maximize education outcomes for students with disabilities. Recommendation of improvements in coordination and delivery of transition services to youth with disabilities. Service as a committee member on multiple state transition services boards including the Transition Practitioners Council, the Virginia Interagency Transition Council, and the Transition Leadership Council.

• Training Associate

  RRTC on Workplace Accommodations

  (Educational Institution; 11-50 employees; Professional Training & Coaching industry)

  October 1998 — February 2002 (3 years 5 months)

  : Development of training materials and information sheets on topics related to disability and work. Preparation of conference presentations, monographs, book chapters, and journal articles on assistive technology and employment supports for people with significant disabilities. Organization of employment related conferences offered around the country. Management of supported employment web course offered semi-annually. Provision of support to individuals interested in identifying assistive technology and ergonomic solutions for the workplace.

• Lead Employment Specialist

  RRTC on Workplace Supports

  (Educational Institution; 11-50 employees; Individual & Family Services industry)

  December 1995 — September 1998 (2 years 10 months)

  Primary Responsibilities: Job development, placement, and training for individuals with the most severe physical disabilities. Also responsible for identifying and coordinating the application of assistive technology in the workplace for customers with disabilities.

Wendy Strobel’s Education

• Virginia Commonwealth University

  MS, Rehabilitation Counseling, 1997 — 2000

• State University of New York College at Oswego

  BA, Psychology, 1988 — 1992