Disabled Resources Center

What Disabled Resources Center does

Disabled Resources Center, Inc. (DRC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit Independent Living Center incorporated in 1976 and headquartered at 2750 E. Spring Street in Long Beach, California, with a satellite at the Molina One Stop Center in North Long Beach. The organization provides 18+ interconnected programs serving people with disabilities across Southern California, including assistive-technology equipment loans and adaptive computer training (Dragon Naturally Speaking, JAWS, ZoomText), T-Coil induction looping, benefits education and advocacy (SSI, SSDI, Medi-Cal, Medicare), Ticket to Work employment services, housing assistance with transitional funding, mobility and travel training, personal-assistance referrals, peer support, Covered California enrollment, ADRC No Wrong Door coordination, Voice Options speech-generating device trials, disaster preparedness through DDAR, and a transitional youth group for ages 14-24. Most staff and Board members are themselves people with disabilities, functioning as lived-experience role models for consumers.

DRC's revenue model is grant-and-donation funded rather than transactional. Primary streams are government grants (California Department of Rehabilitation, Metro New Freedom, Social Security Ticket to Work, US Department of Education, city and county grants), individual and corporate donations including United Way Employee Campaign designations and Pacific Hospital charitable-trust grants, and annual fundraising events with tiered sponsorships (Diamond $8,000 down to Bronze $750). Consumer-facing services are provided at no cost; private counseling is offered on a sliding scale from $1 to $5 per session. Marketing and consumer acquisition rely on community-based channels: weekly Thursday group orientations, civic events, town halls across Long Beach council districts, school and public-library partnerships, quarterly newsletters (email and direct mail), and active Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram accounts. Operational reach spans LA County, Orange County, and surrounding Southern California communities across 52 ZIP codes.

The organization operates under Jennifer Kumiyama as Executive Director and is governed by a Board of Directors with a President (Aida Douglas), Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, and additional members. Strategic posture is grounded in regulatory and partnership moats - certified Covered California enrollment entity, CA DOR contracting, Ability Tools Device Lending Demonstration Center status, and ADRC No Wrong Door network membership - rather than proprietary technology. The current expansion cycle is geographic: extending hours at the Molina One Stop Center satellite in 2026 to reach underserved North Long Beach residents who face a roughly one-hour transit ride to the primary site.

Name

Disabled Resources Center

Legal name

Disabled Resources Center, Inc.

Website

https://drcinc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Disabled Resources Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1976 in Long Beach, California, providing 18+ independent-living programs (assistive technology, benefits advocacy, employment, housing, mobility training, peer support) to people with disabilities across Southern California, funded primarily through government grants, donations, and fundraising events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Independent Living Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (624310), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (6243), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGACAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Disability Services & Assistive Solutions (Accessibility, Assistive Tech) (BPAGALAM), Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGAEAG), College Readiness & Disability Services Transition Support (EDAKANAB), Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB), Disability Benefits Administration (BPAIAKAC), Accessibility, Accommodations & Assistive Services (EDALAFAN)

Keywords

• Independent living services
• Assistive technology
• Disability advocacy
• Benefits counseling
• Employment support

Headquarters

HQ city

Long Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Grants: Primary funding from government grants including California Department of Rehabilitation, Metro New Freedom Grant, Social Security Ticket to Work Program Grant, U.S. Department of Education grants, and various city and county grants.
2. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Cash gifts, gifts-in-kind, planned gifts (bequests), United Way Employee Campaign contributions, and real/personal property & securities donations.
3. Fundraising Events: Annual Awards Dinner events with sponsorship levels (Diamond $8,000, Platinum $5,000, Gold $3,000, Silver $2,000, Bronze $750) and individual ticket sales ($100/person, $800/table of 8).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Disabled Resources Center provides independent living services to people with disabilities across Southern California, including assistive technology loans, employment support, housing assistance, benefits advocacy, mobility and travel training, peer counseling, and personal assistance. Most services are delivered free of charge, with select counseling offered on a sliding-scale fee of $1-$5.

Product overview

Disabled Resources Center (DRC) is a non-profit organization incorporated in 1976 that provides comprehensive independent living services to people with disabilities in Southern California. The organization operates as a service provider offering multiple interconnected programs rather than a technology product platform. Core services include Assistive Technology (equipment loans and adaptive computer training), Employment Services (job development, resume writing, interview preparation), Housing Services with Transitional Funding, Benefits Education and Advocacy, Independent Living Skills with Peer Support Counseling, Mobility and Travel Training, Personal Assistance Services, Social Security Ticket to Work Program, Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC), Voice Options Program for speech-generating devices, Device Lending, and Community Advocacy for Systems Change. Additional programs include Transitional Youth services, Toastmasters Gavel Club, Medi-Cal enrollment assistance, Disaster Preparedness resources, and peer support groups. The organization also provides assistive technology equipment loans including wheelchairs, walkers, ramps, and adaptive software like Dragon Naturally Speaking, JAWS, and ZoomText.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Assistive Technology Program Provides assistive technology devices, a Device Lending Library, a Demonstration Center, and an Assistive Technology Loan Program for low-income individuals with disabilities. Customers can trial devices such as T-Coil neckloops and FM systems before purchase.
• Employment Services Career preparation, resume development, interview skills, benefits planning, and Work Incentives Planning and Assistance (WIPA) for individuals with disabilities seeking to enter or re-enter the workforce.
• Housing Services Housing assistance including a Transitional Funding Program, home modifications for accessibility, and help applying for affordable or accessible housing for people with disabilities.
• Benefits Education and Advocacy Assistance with Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), and Medi-Cal applications, appeals, and ongoing benefit management for individuals with disabilities.
• Independent Living Skills and Peer Support Counseling One-on-one counseling, peer mentoring, and independent living skills training for people with disabilities. Counseling is offered on a sliding-scale fee of $1-$5; most other services are free.
• Mobility Management and Travel Training Travel training, accessible transportation planning, and mobility management instruction for individuals with disabilities, particularly those who are blind or have low vision.
• Personal Assistance Services Personal assistance referrals and support coordination to help individuals with disabilities access in-home aides and personal care services.
• Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) Resource navigation and referral service connecting older adults and individuals with disabilities to long-term services, supports, and community-based programs.
• Voice Options Program Voice and speech support services assisting individuals with speech-related disabilities to access communication devices and augmentative resources.
• Covered California Enrollment Assistance Information and enrollment support for individuals seeking health coverage through Covered California, the state's health insurance marketplace.
• Disability Disaster Access and Resources (DDAR) Disability Disaster Access and Resources program providing preparedness, response, and recovery support tailored to people with disabilities.
• Transitional Youth Services Programs for transition-age youth including a Youth Group, Independent Life Skills curriculum, and the Pathway to Success program supporting young people with disabilities as they move into adult life.

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• California Department of Rehabilitation (CA DOR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary government partner providing funding through CA DOR Transitional Funding Grant and other programs. DRC serves as Ticket to Work Employment Network under Social Security Ticket to Work Program Grant.
• Ability Tools (Device Lending Demonstration Center)coreTechnology or IntegrationDRC is a Device Lending Demonstration Center (DLDC) contracted with Ability Tools to provide short-term loans of assistive devices. Part of NATADS Public Access database for statewide device availability.
• Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerADRC is a community collaboration of service providers working together with No Wrong Door Service policy. Consumers of any age, disability, or income level can contact any partner organization to access services.
• California Foundation for Independent Living Centers (CFILC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStatewide organization that DRC partners with for Disability Disaster Access and Resources (DDAR) program and other initiatives. CFILC provides coordination and resources for independent living centers.
• Access ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParatransit transportation service provider. DRC staff participate in Long Beach Transit Paratransit Advisory Committee and STAR Group Initiative Project Advisory Group.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Ability Tools (California AT Program): State-funded assistive technology program that contracts with DRC as a Device Lending Demonstration Center. Directly comparable because it operates the same short-term AT loan program and NATADS database DRC provides locally.
• Disability Rights California: California's federally-funded protection and advocacy (P&A) system for people with disabilities. Comparable as a peer disability-services organization with overlapping benefits advocacy, systems change, and individual advocacy mandates in California.

Regional players

• Achieve LA (formerly known as Junior Disabled Olympics): Los Angeles-based nonprofit supporting transition-age youth and adults with disabilities. Comparable as a regional peer serving overlapping transitional youth and independent living skills populations in the LA metro.
• United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of Los Angeles: Southern California disability services nonprofit providing housing, independent living, and assistive technology support. Comparable as a peer California ILC-adjacent organization with overlapping housing, AT, and direct-support service lines.

Broad incumbents

• SourceAmerica: National nonprofit creating employment opportunities for people with disabilities through federal AbilityOne contracts. Comparable because it operates in the same vocational rehabilitation and Ticket to Work space as DRC's employment services.
• The Arc of California: Statewide disability advocacy and services organization serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Comparable as a peer California disability-services nonprofit with overlapping employment, housing, and benefits advocacy offerings.
• Easter Seals Southern California: Major regional disability services nonprofit providing employment, housing, and independent living support across Southern California. Comparable as a peer disability-services nonprofit operating in DRC's service geography with overlapping employment and community-living programs.
• Goodwill Industries of Southern California: Mission-driven employment and training nonprofit with significant disability-services overlap. Comparable as it delivers job development, vocational rehabilitation, and Ticket to Work services for people with disabilities in the same Southern California region.
• California Foundation for Independent Living Centers (CFILC): Statewide umbrella organization for California's network of Independent Living Centers. Directly comparable as DRC is a member ILC; CFILC coordinates programs like DDAR and Disability Disaster Access that DRC delivers locally.

Others

• Bet Tzedek Legal Services: Los Angeles legal services nonprofit providing benefits advocacy, housing, and disability rights legal support. Comparable as an adjacent ecosystem player that overlaps with DRC's benefits advocacy and housing services missions for low-income disabled clients.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/drc_2750
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/disabled-resources-ctr

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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