The Disabled Resources Center, Inc. (DRC) is dedicated to empowering people with disabilities through education, advocacy, community engagement, and independent living services. Our staff and volunteers actively connect individuals, families, service providers, and community organizations with valuable resources that promote accessibility, inclusion, and independence.
Through presentations, informational booths, workshops, training sessions, resource fairs, and participation in community and civic events, DRC works to increase awareness of disability-related issues and ensure that individuals with disabilities have access to the information and support they need to thrive.
A cornerstone of DRC’s outreach efforts is our long-standing Mobility Management and Travel Training Program. Offered both on-site and throughout the community, this program provides individualized and group instruction designed to help participants safely, confidently, and independently use public transportation. Training includes trip planning, route navigation, travel safety, transit etiquette, use of online transportation resources, and hands-on experience using buses and rail systems. By building confidence and practical travel skills, participants gain greater access to employment, education, healthcare, recreation, and community involvement.
In addition to travel training, DRC collaborates with local schools, community organizations, government agencies, and public service providers to promote disability awareness, accessibility, and equal opportunities for all residents. Through these partnerships, DRC helps foster a more inclusive and accessible community where people with disabilities can participate fully and independently.
Our Mission
To empower people with disabilities to live independently in the community, make their own decisions about their lives, and advocate on their own behalf.
DRC is committed to supporting the rights, dignity, and self-determination of individuals with disabilities. We believe that every person deserves the opportunity to exercise choice, achieve personal goals, and participate fully in community life.
DRC provides services to all people with disabilities, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or disability type. Our programs are designed to promote independence, remove barriers, expand opportunities, and help individuals develop the skills and confidence needed to lead self-directed lives.
Request a Presentation or Learn More
To learn more about DRC’s Community Outreach Program, schedule a presentation, request a workshop, or invite a speaker to your organization, school, business, or community event, please contact:
Disabled Resources Center, Inc.
📞 (562) 427-1000
Our team is available to provide information on disability awareness, accessibility, independent living services, mobility training, advocacy, and other topics that support an inclusive and empowered community.