MOVE International
1300 17th Street
CITY CENTRE
Bakersfield, CA 93301-4533 USA
800-397-MOVE(6683)
move-international@kern.org
MOVE International is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization.
MISSION STATEMENT: MOVE International seeks to improve the overall quality of life for people with disabilities and for the people who care for them, regardless of age or cause of disability. MOVE International promotes fuller participation in home, school, work and community life to encourage the dignity and hope such participation brings to each individual.
The mission statement is founded in the belief that the ability to move is the first foundation stone in building personal dignity.
The MOVE Program originated in the 1980s in the Kern County Superintendent of Schools, Bakersfield, California. The MOVE Program is now used in many school districts and other facilities/organizations throughout the United States and many other nations.
Blair at Sequoia
Name of Site: Blair at Sequoia
Contact Person: Ann Caragher, Principal
Address: 900 Belle Terrace
Phone: (661) 636-4795, (661) 397-9124
Email: ancaragher@kern.org
FAX: (661) 636-4020
Web Site: http://www.kern.org
Designation Date as MOVE Model Site: November 5, 1999
MOVE International Trainers:
- Sarah Benitez-Jiang, Special Education Teacher
Ann Caragher, Principal
Denise Jorgensen, Special Education Teacher
Taleia Larkin, Special Education Teacher
Carmina Moreno, Special Education Teacher
Linda Ynostroza, Special Education Teacher
Description of Site:
- Blair is a school based program. It is a small center of 3 special day classes on a regular campus. Students are integrated into our program. Use of assistive technology and vocal communication aids are integrated throughout the curriculum.
Number of students/clients using the MOVE Program: 39
Age range of students/clients: 3-14
Number of classrooms using the MOVE Program: 4
Students/staff ratio: 10:3
Directions to the site:
- Take Highway 58 East off Highway 99, to the first exit, Chester Ave/South H. Turn right on either South H or Chester Ave and go South to the first stop light at Belle Terrace. Turn left and head East to the Blair at Sequoia campus, 900 Belle Terrace, located on the North side of the street, on the corner of Belle Terrace and P Street. The Kern County Fairgrounds parking lot is located directly across the street. The classrooms are located in the front wing to the left of the Sequoia Middle School office. You may go directly to Room 1, the classroom of Linda Ynostroza.
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