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 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.”

This National Disability Employment Awareness Month, we’re celebrating the value, talent, and perspectives that people w...
10/09/2026

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

Meet Lupe Gracian, DRC’s Benefits Counselor & ADRC Program Coordinator.

Lupe reminds employers that hiring people with disabilities creates opportunities to recognize unique talents and perspectives. People with disabilities are capable of achieving great things when given the opportunity to succeed.

At DRC, 86% of our staff are people with disabilities. We are proud to celebrate the lived experience, expertise, and contributions our team brings to our work every day.

Diverse Abilities. Stronger Communities. ❤️



Alt text: NDEAM graphic featuring Lupe Gracian, DRC Benefits Counselor & ADRC Program Coordinator (she/ella), with her message about workplace diversity, recognizing unique talents and perspectives, and giving employees with disabilities opportunities to succeed. The graphic highlights that 86% of DRC staff have disabilities and includes the messages “Celebrating Value & Talent” and “Diverse Abilities. Stronger Communities.”

Work Readiness Go LBC Youth Employment Program Kick-Off!We’re excited to kick off our 12-week Youth Employment Program, ...
10/08/2026

Work Readiness Go LBC Youth Employment Program Kick-Off!

We’re excited to kick off our 12-week Youth Employment Program, collaborating with LWIN and Cabrillo High School, designed to prepare young people with the skills, knowledge, and confidence they need to succeed in the workplace.

Participants will attend two sessions each week, learning essential work-readiness skills such as communication, professionalism, resume building, interview preparation, workplace expectations, and more.

Over the next 12 weeks, our goal is to empower youth, build confidence, and prepare them for meaningful employment opportunities and a successful future!

Together, we’re investing in our youth and their future!

Alt text: A diverse group of students and adults gather around tables in a bright school library, participating in a group activity. Bookshelves line the back wall, and people are seated together in small groups.

This National Disability Employment Awareness Month, we’re celebrating the people who make DRC a place of connection, su...
10/07/2026

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

Meet Betty Cruz, DRC’s Receptionist (she/ella)! ❤️

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

Betty loves the opportunity to help people with disabilities from all backgrounds and ethnicities. As the person at the front desk, she is often the first face someone sees and the first person they interact with at DRC.

For Betty, knowing that the work we do can make a positive difference in people’s lives—and seeing the happiness on their faces when they receive the support they need—is incredibly rewarding.

Diverse Abilities. Stronger Communities.



Alt text: NDEAM graphic featuring Betty Cruz, DRC Receptionist (she/ella), with her message about helping people with disabilities from diverse backgrounds, being the first person many visitors interact with, and finding fulfillment in seeing the positive impact of DRC’s work. The graphic highlights that 86% of DRC staff have disabilities and includes the messages “Celebrating Value & Talent” and “Diverse Abilities. Stronger Communities.”

This National Disability Employment Awareness Month, we’re celebrating the value, talent, and lived experience that peop...
10/07/2026

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

Meet Gino Elliot, DRC’s Independent Living Skills Program Coordinator (he/him).

“I enjoy helping people grow. Whether I’m teaching, coaching, or training, I find it rewarding to see someone develop new skills, overcome challenges, and achieve something they didn’t think was possible.”

Gino also reminds us that disability can bring valuable strengths to the workplace—including resilience, persistence, creativity, adaptability, and problem-solving.

People with disabilities deserve to be judged on their skills, experience, and character—not assumptions about their disability.

At DRC, 86% of our staff are people with disabilities. We’re proud to celebrate the talent and expertise they bring to our work every day.

Diverse Abilities. Stronger Communities. ❤️



Alt text: NDEAM graphic featuring Gino Elliot, DRC Independent Living Skills Program Coordinator, with his caption about helping people grow, the strengths developed through adapting and overcoming challenges, and being judged on skills, experience, and character rather than assumptions about disability. The graphic highlights that 86% of DRC staff have disabilities and includes the messages “Celebrating Value & Talent” and “Diverse Abilities. Stronger Communities.”

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

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+15624271000

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