Independent Living Center of Kern County

The Independent Living Center of Kern County is a nonprofit organization located in Bakersfield, California, that has been empowering people with disabilities to live independently since 1981. The organization provides a range of services, including independent living skills, information and referral, peer support, individual and systems change advocacy, housing resources, personal assistance services, and assistive technology transition services, all of which are offered free of charge to its consumers. With 69% of its board and staff living with a disability, the organization recognizes that over 30% of Kern County's population lives with a disability and is committed to promoting positive change and integration within the community.