Karen Latimer, ATP, has been appointed as the Director of Enabling Technologies at KenCrest. With over 30 years of experience in the field of Assistive Technology and Disability Services, Ms. Latimer previously held roles such as Assistive Technology Specialist at the Delaware Assistive Technology Initiative Center for Disability Studies at the University of Delaware, as well as at the Pennsylvania Initiative on Assistive Technology (PIAT). She also served as a Student Services Coordinator for Assistive Technology at Disability Student Services at Temple University before joining KenCrest in 2023.
Prior to her move to the East Coast, Ms. Latimer held the position of CEO at TECH4U Adaptive Solutions, LLC in Phoenix, Arizona. In this role, she was responsible for overseeing the training and support of Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors and Veterans Services Counselors in delivering Assistive Technology solutions to clients and veterans. Ms. Latimer played a key role in helping individuals and families access Assistive Technology to enhance their ability to work, live independently, and pursue education. She also collaborated with employers to establish appropriate accommodations for employees with disabilities.
Ms. Latimer is a dedicated Certified Assistive Technology Practitioner (RESNA, ATP) and Enabling Technology Integration Specialist (SHIFT, ETIS) with a strong commitment to providing solutions in the field of Assistive Technology. She holds a degree in Deaf Education and is currently expected to finish a MEd. In Educational Technology in 2027.