The Independent Living Resource Center Staff and Board members represent people with various backgrounds and experiences in the Deaf/Hard of Hearing community.
Our wide range of communication and language upbringing includes American Sign Language, Sign Exact English, gestural communication, Oral communication, and written as well as spoken English. Please do not hesitate to contact any one of us with questions. We are here to support, educate, and empower you!
Please do not hesitate to contact us any time.
Beth Houston Community Living/Deaf Advocate Staff Member – Santa Maria
Ken McLellan Community Living/Deaf Advocate Staff Member – Santa Barbara/Ventura
Jennie Morales Staff Member and Certified Sign Language Interpreter – Santa Maria
Jo Black Executive Director and Certified Sign Language Interpreter – Santa Barbara
Eric Brody ILRC Board Member
Ignacio Ponce ILRC Board Member, Professor at Santa Barbara City College
David Sierra ILRC Assistive Technology Program Coordinator
Christine Brown Intern, Community Living/Deaf Advocate
For all ILRC Staff and Board members, click on the links below:
ILRC Staff
ILRC Board Members