Disabled Resources Center, Inc.

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Disabled Resources Center, Inc. Incorporated in 1976, the Disabled Resources Center was founded by Jerry Stein, Lee Tardy, and Warren Moss.

The mission of the agency is, “To empower people with disabilities to live independently in the community To Make decisions about their lives and to Advocate on their own behalf. Guided by the vision and dedication of the founders, the services offered by DRC evolved from giving information and referrals, to providing eighteen services to thousands of people each year in the cities of Artesia, Avalon, Cypress, Hawaiian Gardens, Lakewood, La Palma, Long Beach, Seal Beach, and Signal Hill: plus 52 ZIP Codes in the City of Long Beach, Los Angeles County and Orange County, California. Most of the staff members are people with disabilities, as are the members of the Board of Directors, who provide positive role models for other people with disabilities. The mission of the agency is, “To empower people with disabilities to live independently in the community, to make their own decisions about their lives and to advocate on their own behalf”.

This National Disability Employment Awareness Month, we’re celebrating the people who make DRC a place of support, oppor...
10/23/2026

This National Disability Employment Awareness Month, we’re celebrating the people who make DRC a place of support, opportunity, and independence! ❤️

Meet Jennifer Guerrero, DRC’s Assistive Technology & Personal Assistance Program Coordinator.

Jennifer loves helping people with disabilities access resources and services that improve their independence and quality of life. Knowing that her work makes a positive difference in our community is what makes it so rewarding.

At DRC, 86% of our staff are people with disabilities. We’re proud to celebrate the talent, lived experience, and dedication our team brings to our mission every day.

Diverse Abilities. Stronger Communities. ❤️



This National Disability Employment Awareness Month, we’re celebrating the people who make DRC a place of support, opportunity, and independence! ❤️

Meet Jennifer Guerrero, DRC’s Assistive Technology & Personal Assistance Program Coordinator.

Jennifer loves helping people with disabilities access resources and services that improve their independence and quality of life. Knowing that her work makes a positive difference in our community is what makes it so rewarding.

At DRC, 86% of our staff are people with disabilities. We’re proud to celebrate the talent, lived experience, and dedication our team brings to our mission every day.

Diverse Abilities. Stronger Communities. ❤️

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Alt Text: National Disability Employment Awareness Month graphic featuring Jennifer Guerrero, DRC’s Assistive Technology & Personal Assistance Program Coordinator. Her quote celebrates helping people with disabilities access resources that support independence and improve quality of life. The graphic highlights that 86% of DRC staff have disabilities and features the slogan “Diverse Abilities. Stronger Communities.”

🌧️ Prepare Before the Storm! Drive-Thru Sandbag Distribution 🏖️Protect your home from potential flooding! Stop by to pic...
10/22/2026

🌧️ Prepare Before the Storm! Drive-Thru Sandbag Distribution 🏖️

Protect your home from potential flooding! Stop by to pick up sandbags and take steps to prepare before the rain arrives.

📅 Saturday, October 24, 2026
⏰ 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 LBCC Trades, Technology and Community Learning Campus
4901 E. Pacific Coast Hwy, Long Beach, CA 90804
🚗 Convenient drive-thru distribution!

♿ Emergency preparedness includes everyone. Plan ahead, stay informed, and help keep our community safe!



Alt text: Illustration of a drive-thru sandbag distribution event. Volunteers wearing safety vests hand sandbags to a driver through an open car window. Additional sandbags are stacked on a table beneath a blue canopy, with traffic cones directing vehicles through the distribution area.

Happy Filipino American History Month! ❤️This October, Disabled Resources Center celebrates the rich history, culture, r...
10/22/2026

Happy Filipino American History Month! ❤️

This October, Disabled Resources Center celebrates the rich history, culture, resilience, and contributions of the Filipino American community. From generations past to the present, Filipino Americans continue to strengthen our communities, champion inclusion, and inspire a more equitable future for all.

At DRC, we honor the diversity that makes our communities stronger and recognize the importance of ensuring everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

Mabuhay! Happy Filipino American History Month!



Alt Text: DRC Filipino Heritage Month graphic featuring the Philippine sun and stars, a map of the Philippines, blue ocean and mountains, and a white sampaguita flower. The message celebrates Filipino American history, culture, resilience, and contributions, with the theme “Honoring Our History, Building Stronger Futures.”

This National Disability Employment Awareness Month, we’re celebrating the talent, dedication, and lived experience that...
10/21/2026

This National Disability Employment Awareness Month, we’re celebrating the talent, dedication, and lived experience that people with disabilities bring to the workplace! ❤️

Meet Adrienne Crew, DRC’s Employment Services Program Coordinator (she/her).

Adrienne reminds employers that employees with disabilities bring loyalty and commitment to their jobs. She also highlights that workplace accommodations, including job coaches and assistive technology, can be supported through available resources and do not have to hurt the bottom line.

At DRC, we’re proud to celebrate the contributions of peopled with disabilities and advocate for workplaces where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

Diverse Abilities. Stronger Communities.



Brief alt text: National Disability Employment Awareness Month graphic featuring Adrienne Crew, DRC’s Employment Services Program Coordinator. Her quote highlights employee loyalty and the availability of subsidized workplace accommodations. The graphic notes that 86% of DRC staff have disabilities and features the slogan “Diverse Abilities. Stronger Communities.”

💰 APPLY NOW: Springboard Guaranteed Income Pilot Program!The General Relief Guaranteed Income Pilot Program, Springboard...
10/21/2026

💰 APPLY NOW: Springboard Guaranteed Income Pilot Program!

The General Relief Guaranteed Income Pilot Program, Springboard, is now accepting applications! 🎉

Eligible General Relief participants can apply for an opportunity to receive $13,200 over 24 months to help move toward greater financial stability and independence.

✅ Who can apply?
General Relief participants who are:
• Ages 18–26, or
• Ages 50 and older

📅 Application deadline: October 27, 2026

🌐 Apply online in English or Spanish: https://breathe.aidkit.org/o/home

Please share this opportunity with anyone who may qualify!



Alt text: General Relief Springboard Guaranteed Income Pilot Program announcement. Eligible General Relief participants ages 18–26 or 50 and older can apply for an opportunity to receive $13,200 over 24 months. Applications close October 27, 2026. Apply in English or Spanish at https://breathe.aidkit.org/o/home

Not all disabilities are visible. ❤️During Non-Apparent Disabilities Week, we recognize and honor people whose disabilit...
10/20/2026

Not all disabilities are visible. ❤️

During Non-Apparent Disabilities Week, we recognize and honor people whose disabilities may not be immediately apparent to others. Chronic illnesses, neurological conditions, mental health disabilities, and many other conditions can significantly impact a person’s daily life, even when there are no visible signs.

Let’s commit to believing people, respecting their experiences, challenging assumptions, and creating communities where everyone is treated with dignity. Remember: You don’t have to see a disability to acknowledge it. Invisible doesn’t mean insignificant.

At Disabled Resources Center, we believe everyone deserves access, respect, and the opportunity to live independently.



Alt text: Instagram graphic for Non-Apparent Disabilities Week featuring a white background with red and burgundy text and accents. The headline reads, “NON-APPARENT DISABILITIES WEEK,” followed by “Not all disabilities are visible.” Supporting text encourages people to believe others, respect their experiences, and make space for access and understanding. A highlighted message reads, “Invisible doesn’t mean insignificant.” The Disabled Resources Center (DRC) logo and tagline, “The Key to Independence,” appear near the bottom above decorative red and burgundy waves.

This National Disability Employment Awareness Month, we’re celebrating the people who bring compassion, expertise, and p...
10/15/2026

This National Disability Employment Awareness Month, we’re celebrating the people who bring compassion, expertise, and purpose to their work every day.

Meet Khanny Ou, DRC’s Travel Training Program Coordinator (she/her).

“What do you enjoy most about working at DRC?”

“I love working at DRC because I love helping people. It is rewarding to support individuals as they build their confidence and gain skills to travel independently in the community.”

Khanny’s work helps people with disabilities build the confidence and skills they need to navigate their communities more independently.

At DRC, 86% of our staff are people with disabilities. We’re proud to celebrate the talent, experience, and dedication of our team this NDEAM.

Diverse Abilities. Stronger Communities. ❤️



Alt text: NDEAM graphic featuring Khanny Ou, DRC Travel Training Program Coordinator (she/her), with her message about loving her work because she enjoys helping people build confidence and gain skills to travel independently in the community. The graphic highlights that 86% of DRC staff have disabilities and includes the messages “Celebrating Value & Talent” and “Diverse Abilities. Stronger Communities.”

🌎 October ShakeOut: Earthquake Safety for Everyone!Earthquakes can happen without warning. October ShakeOut is a great t...
10/15/2026

🌎 October ShakeOut: Earthquake Safety for Everyone!

Earthquakes can happen without warning. October ShakeOut is a great time to practice safety steps that work for people of all ages and abilities. ♿

✅ IF YOU CAN GET DOWN: Drop to your hands and knees, cover your head and neck, and hold on to sturdy furniture.

🦽 IF YOU USE A WHEELCHAIR OR MOBILITY DEVICE: Lock your wheels, bend forward if possible, and protect your head and neck with your arms, a pillow, or a book. Stay in your chair until the shaking stops.

🛏️ IF YOU CANNOT GET DOWN TO THE FLOOR: Stay where you are, protect your head and neck with your arms or a pillow, and move away from windows and falling objects if you can do so safely.

👂 IF YOU ARE DEAF OR HARD OF HEARING: Keep your phone, visual alerts, and communication devices accessible.

🦯 IF YOU ARE BLIND OR HAVE LOW VISION: Keep your cane or other mobility aid within reach and practice your safety plan ahead of time.

🏠 PREPARE TODAY: Secure heavy furniture, keep emergency supplies nearby, and practice a plan that meets your needs.

❤️ Earthquake preparedness should include everyone. Practice today to be safer tomorrow!



Alt Text: Graphic promoting October ShakeOut earthquake preparedness. The headline reads “October ShakeOut!” with three colorful banners displaying “DROP,” “COVER,” and “HOLD ON.” Below, three illustrated people demonstrate earthquake safety: a woman in a purple shirt drops to her hands and knees, an older adult in a blue shirt takes cover beneath a sturdy wooden table while holding a table leg, and a person using a wheelchair leans forward and holds on to the wheelchair. The scene takes place in a living room with a couch, framed picture, and potted plant.

This National Disability Employment Awareness Month, we’re celebrating the value, talent, and lived experience that peop...
10/12/2026

This National Disability Employment Awareness Month, we’re celebrating the value, talent, and lived experience that people with disabilities bring to the workplace.

Meet Richard Hernandez, DRC’s Systems Change Advocate & Ticket to Work Program Coordinator (he/el).

Richard appreciates the supportive environment at DRC and the coworkers who are always willing to help. He also reminds us of something employers should never overlook:

“People with disabilities work as hard as people without disabilities or maybe harder. We just want the opportunity to show our employers what we can do for them.”

Employment is about opportunity, inclusion, and recognizing what people can contribute—not making assumptions about what they cannot do.

At DRC, 86% of our staff are people with disabilities. We’re proud to celebrate their talent and contributions this NDEAM.

Diverse Abilities. Stronger Communities. ❤️



Alt text: NDEAM graphic featuring Richard Hernandez, DRC Systems Change Advocate & Ticket to Work Program Coordinator (he/el), with his message about enjoying a supportive workplace and wanting employers to recognize the hard work and abilities of people with disabilities. The graphic highlights that 86% of DRC staff have disabilities and includes the messages “Celebrating Value & Talent” and “Diverse Abilities. Stronger Communities.”

⚠️🌊 LONG BEACH EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS UPDATE 🌊⚠️Long Beach residents: Please take precautions and stay informed about cu...
10/09/2026

⚠️🌊 LONG BEACH EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS UPDATE 🌊⚠️

Long Beach residents: Please take precautions and stay informed about current coastal flooding and hazardous ocean conditions.

The City of Long Beach has activated sand and sandbag distribution locations to help residents prepare for potential flooding. If you live in a low-lying or flood-prone area, please take steps to protect yourself and your household.

📍 SAND & SANDBAGS AVAILABLE AT:

🚒 Fire Station 7
2295 Elm Street, Long Beach, CA 90806

🚒 Fire Station 12
1199 E. Artesia Blvd., Long Beach, CA 90805

🚒 Fire Station 13
2475 Adriatic Ave., Long Beach, CA 90810

🚒 Fire Station 14
5200 E. Eliot St., Long Beach, CA 90803

🏖️ Claremont Beach Parking Lot
5400 E. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach, CA 90803

🛑 IMPORTANT SAFETY REMINDERS:
• Follow official emergency alerts and evacuation instructions.
• Stay away from beaches, shorelines, and flooded areas.
• Never walk or drive through floodwater.
• If you are in a tsunami hazard zone and receive an evacuation order, move inland or to higher ground immediately.
• Make a plan for your household, including children, older adults, people with disabilities, pets, medications, mobility equipment, and other essential supplies.

🧡 DISABILITY DISASTER ACCESS & RESOURCES (DDAR)

Emergency preparedness includes making sure people with disabilities have accessible, timely information and the resources they need to stay safe. Please share this information with your family, friends, neighbors, and community.

📢 Stay informed through official City of Long Beach emergency updates and the National Tsunami Warning Center: tsunami.gov.



Alt Text: Illustration of a firefighter at a local fire station handing a sandbag to a community member, with additional sandbags stacked nearby and other residents waiting. A fire engine is visible inside the station. A sign reads, “Sand Bags Available at Local Fire Station.”

Address

2750 E. Spring Street, Suite 100
Central Long Beach, CA
90806

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+15624271000

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