Independent Living Center of Kern County

11/26/2025

We are in need of power and manual wheelchairs. If you have any gently used wheelchairs, please consider donating them to the Independent Living Center of Kern County. We will fix them and give them out to people with disabilities. (661) 325-1063.

11/15/2025

If you are in the Lake Isabella area. The Independent Living Center of Kern County will be providing a Emergency Preparedness training to people with disabilities. All attendees will be provided with free emergency preparedness kits. Call for more details (661) 325-1063.

11/12/2025

If you are a person with a disability and in need of a wheelchair, walker, or other type of durable medical equipment. Please contact the Independent Living Center of Kern County for more information (661-325-1063).

10/20/2025

If you have gently used wheelchairs or powerchairs that you do not use. Please consider giving them to the Independent Living Center of Kern County (ILCKC). We clean and fix them up and then give them to people with disabilities.
ILCKC Assistive Technology Department

10/09/2025

People with Disabilities are invited to participate in a Emergency Preparedness Training on Wednesday November 5th. Go-Kits and other emergency items (valued over $100) will be given to all attendees. Space is limited. Please contact ILCKC to register.

10/02/2025

🎨✨ Join Independent Living Center of Kern County (I.L.C.K.C.) for a Free Art Workshop! ✨🎨

I.L.C.K.C. is excited to partner with Mercy Hospital Arts and Spirituality Center to bring you a special Art Workshop on Wednesday, October 15th from 2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. 🖌️

🌟 This event is FREE, and all art supplies will be provided!
🌟 Open to people with disabilities and their care providers
🌟 Only 24 spots available – don’t wait to RSVP!

📍 Location:
Mercy Hospital Art and Spirituality Center
2215 Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93301

👉 RSVP today:
📞 Call: 661-325-1063
📱 Video Phone (Deaf/Hard of Hearing): 661-369-8966
✉️ Email: info@ilcofkerncounty.org

Come explore your creativity, connect with others, and enjoy a fun afternoon of art! 💜

09/19/2025

1st Annual California Disability Caregivers Conference by Caring Futures is a FREE, three-day virtual event designed to support caregivers of a family member with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Co presented by The The Arc of California and Parents Helping Parents, this empowering statewide event brings together parents, caregivers, advocates, and professionals to learn, connect, and strengthen communities where every person is valued.

Visit: https://www.caringfutures.org/conference for more information.

08/20/2025

Social Media is a common communication tool - here's a tip on making your posts more accessible!

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08/11/2025

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07/29/2025

Exciting News! Check out "Employment and the ADA" infographic created by the Pacific ADA Center! Whether you're a business owner, employee, or simply curious about ADA regulations, this resource is for you. Learn about dos and don'ts, legal aspects, and more. Spread the word for a more inclusive workplace!: https://www.adapacific.org/documents/employment-and-the-ada-infographic/

("Employment and the ADA" infographic created by the Pacific ADA Center!)

07/24/2025

Independent Living Center of Kern County (I.L.C.K.C.) is having a Reverse Drawing*
Final 10 tickets drawn receive a prize with the Grand Prize going to the ticket-holder of the last ticket drawn! *Do not need to be present to win.

Only 100 tickets to be sold at $100 Per Ticket -
Grand Prize of 5 Tickets to Dodgers Game on Saturday, August 16th Vs. Padres at Dodger Stadium, Loge Section 116 Row C Seats 1-5, Plus a 1958 Dodgers Yearbook: First Year in Los Angeles.
Consolation Prizes: Weekend at Morro Bay, Booze Cart, and more…

Date: Thursday, July 24, 2025
Time 8:15 A.M. - 3:30 P.M.
Location: Bakersfield Marriott

Call I.L.C.K.C. for more information!
Office Location 5251 Office Park Drive, Suite 200, Bakersfield, California 93309
Phone (661) 325–1063
Video Phone (661) 369–8966
Toll-Free 1(800) 529–9541
Fax (661) 325–6702
Email info@ilcofkerncounty.org