Kern Assistive Technology Center

About Us!

Assistive technology devices. Assistive technology device is defined as any item, piece of equipment or product system whether acquired commercially off the shelf, modified or customized, that is used to increase, maintain or improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities.

Assistive technology service means any service that directly assists an individual with disability in the section, acquisition or use of an assistive technology device.

Here are some categories
- Aids For Daily Living
- Augmentative & Alternative Communication
- Computer Access
- Educational Software
- Equipment Assisting Blind/Low Vision
- Equipment Assisting Deaf/Hard of Hearing
- Mobility Aids

Who may benefit from our services?

Here are some categories
- Aids For Daily Living
- Augmentative & Alternative Communication
- Computer Access
- Educational Software
- Equipment Assisting Blind/Low Vision
- Equipment Assisting Deaf/Hard of Hearing
- Mobility Aids

Who may benefit from our services?

Anyone with a disability in Kern County

Participating Agencies

Bakersfield City School District SELPA
California Children Services
Department of Rehabilitation
H.E.A.R.T.S Connection FRC
Independent Living Center of Kern County
Kern County Consortium SELPA
Kern County Superintendent of Schools
Kern High School District
Kern Regional Center
MOVE International
Point Loma University

The Board Of Directors

President: Dennis Ferrell Program Manager Bakersfield School District

Vice President: Kellee LaMar Kern Regional Center

- Secretary: Jeanne Forcillo, Kern County Consortium SELPA

Treasurer: Jack Faucet A.T. Advocate Independent Living Center of Kern County

Director: Danielle Pilkington Resource Development Coordinator

Director: Ann Caragher Principal Kern Country Superintendent Of Schools

Director: Carissa Krizo Program Specialist at Golden Valley High School

Director: Gary Cotta Director Of Workforce Goodwill Industries

Director: Pam Sander Program Manager, Kern County Superintendent Of Schools Office

Aaron Markovits Director, Kern Assistive Technology Center

Kim Copeland, AT User

Past President: Cynthia Hurly, Point Loma University