2025 Kern County ADA Conference - California

(Bakersfield, CA) – The Independent Living Center of Kern County (ILCKC) is celebrating the 35th anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by hosting a conference on Thursday, July 24 from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the Bakersfield Marriott, 801 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301. Join us for the 2025 Kern County ADA Conference, a premier event dedicated to promoting accessibility, inclusion and advocacy for individuals with disabilities within our communities. This year’s conference will feature: speakers from Pacific ADA Center and California Civil Rights Department who will be discussing “Hidden Barriers: Identifying and Eliminating Non-Physical Accessibility Challenges” and “Breaking Barriers: Understanding the Complaint Process for Disability Rights.” Panel discussions will be held on “Kiosk Accessibility” and the “Accessibility Compliance Fund,” with panelists from U.S. Access Board, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services - Office for Civil Rights, California Commission on Disability Access, Golden Law, Division of the State Architect, and City of Bakersfield. Enjoy networking opportunities with disability advocates, vendors and industry leaders! Whether you're a policymaker, business owner, service provider, community member, person with a disability, a family or friend of someone with a disability, this conference is your opportunity to learn, connect and drive positive change. Register today by searching “2025 Kern County ADA Conference” on Eventbrite! For more information, visit www.ilcofkerncounty.org or contact Jimmie Soto, ILCKC Executive Director, at (661) 325 - 1063.