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GUIDE TO HRC
Harbor Regional Center is committed to providing support, information, and opportunities for choice for all of our clients and their families. We think our website is an important tool to assist us in getting much-needed, much-requested information out to our families as well as other professionals in our field. We are continuously improving our website and adding to the information and resources you can find here.
          Our Mission
               Vision Statement
               Our Core Values
               Service Philosophy
          Board of Trustees
               Policies
                    general service coordination
                         General Standards
                         Outreach & Public Info
                         Intake & Assessment
                         Service Planning
                    prevention/early start
                         Prevention Services
                         Early Intervention Services
                    clinical services
                         Therapy Services
                         Medical and Dental Services
                         Non-Durable Equipment
                         Durable Equipment
                         Crisis Intervention Services
                         In-Home Nursing Care
                         Communicable Disease
                    client/family support
                         Respite Care
                         Day/After-School Care
                         Extended School Year Services
                         Transportation
                         Adult Support
                         Family Life Support
                    training
                         Behavior Management
                         Socialization & Leisure Skills
                         Independent Living
                         Family Member Training
                    living options
                         Supported Living
                         Licensed Living Options
                         Development of Living Options
                         State Developmental Center
                    work/day activity
                         Supported Employment
                         Supported Adult Activity
                    polizas de servicios
                         Normas Generales
                         Informacion Publica
                         Admision y Evaluacion
                         Planeo Familiar/Individual
                         Prevencion
                         Intervencion Temprana
                         Terapia
                         Medicos Y Dentales
                         Equipos Y Articulos Medicos
                         Equipo Duradero
                         Manejo de Conducta
                         Intervencion de Crisis
                         Cuidar "Respite"
                         Enfermeras en el Hogar
                         Cuidar de Ninos
                         Extension de Ano Escolar
                         Socializacion
                         Transportacion
                         Vivienda con Ayuda
                         Para Vivir Independientemente
                         Servicios Residenciales
                         Alterativas de Vivienda
                         Residentes de Centros de Desarrollo
                         Empleo con Ayuda
                         Programas Diarios-Adultos
                         Apoyo, Informacion & Entrenamiento
                         Enfermedades Contagiosas
                         Apoyos Para Los Adultos
                         Apoyos Para La Vida Familiar
               Performance Plan
          Client Advisory Committee
               Clients' Videos Answer Your Questions
               Meeting Dates
               Other Advocacy Groups
          Who Is Eligible
               Intellectual Disability
               Autism
               Cerebral Palsy
               Epilepsy
               More Info on Eligibility
          Harbor Help Fund
               GoodSearch
          Organizational Structure
               Senior Management Team
          Locations
               Torrance Office
               Long Beach Training Center
               Service Area
          Demographics
          Stay Informed!
               2008-09 Proposed Budget
               Join the HRC Email Network
               Parent Cost Participation
CLIENT SERVICES
For individuals with developmental disabilities, and their families, Harbor Regional Center can provide diagnosis and evaluation, information and referral, individual or family service planning, family support, and assistance in finding and using community resources. Services provided by HRC include:
          Who Is Eligible
               Intellectual Disability
               Autism
               Cerebral Palsy
               Epilepsy
          Application for Services
               Birth to 3 years
               Age 3 and Over
          Service Planning
               Individual/Family Survey
          Services for All Ages
               In-Home Support
               Licensed Homes
               Socialization
               Transportation
          Services for Children
               Children's Support
               Therapies
               Training
          Services for Adults
               Places to Live
               Adult Day Activities
               Other Adult Supports
          Family Support
          Family Training
          Appeals Process
RESOURCE CENTER
A focal point within the Regional Center for multi-media information and resources, educations/training materials and opportunities, computer lab, assistive technology information, family support groups and activities.
          HRC Publications
               Annual Report
               booklets on-line
               Harbor Happenings
               En Espanol
               Publications To Purchase
               Watch Videos
          Resource Library
               Selected Bibliographies
                    Assistive Technology
                    Asperger's
                    Autism
                    Behavior Management
                    Cerebral Palsy
                    Developmental Toys
                    Down Syndrome
                    Early Intervention
                    Epilepsy
                    Fragile X
                    Inclusion Mainstreaming
                    Inspiration
                    Medically Fragile
                    Mental Health
                    Mental Retardation
                    Nutrition
                    Parenting
                    Prader Willi
                    Prenatal Care
                    Safety
                    Siblings
                    Socialization - Social Skills
                    Special Education
                    Spina Bifida
                    Substance Abuse
                    Supported Employment
                    Transition
                    Traumatic Brain Injury
                    Toilet Training
                    Tourette Syndrome
                    Barbara's Picks!
               En Espanol
                    Autismo
                    Paralysis Cerebral
                    Sindrome de Downs
                    Retardo Mental
                    Manejo de la Conducta
                    Inclusion
                    Educacion Especial
                    Desarrollo del lenguaje y del habla
                    Hermanos/as
                    Cuidado Prenatal
                    Epilepsia
               Hours of Operation
               Long Beach Branch
               Checking Out Items
               Returning Items
               On-Line Catalog
               New Items
               Featured Material
               Reviews of Popular Materials
               Shop With Us!
               Developmental Toys
               Meet the Staff
               Volunteers
          Helpful Links
               Developmental Disabilities
                    More Autism Information
                    More IDD Information
                    More CP Information
                    More Epilepsy Information
               Assistive Technology
                    A.T. by Area of Interest
                         Communication
                         Electronic Aids to Daily Living
                         Environmental Access
                         Family
                         Switches
                         Mobility / Seating & Positioning
                         Toys
                         Learning Disabilities
                         Hearing Loss
                         Job Accommodations
                         Public Transportation
                    A.T. Funding Resources
                         Government
                         Medicaid
                         Managed Care
                         Education
                         Transition
                         Other Funding Options for AT
                    Public Libraries with A.T.
               Government Agencies
               Websites of Interest
               Federal Assistance
          Resource Directories
               Medical Directories
                    Health Services
                    Dentists
                    Opthalmologists
                    Neurologists
                    Mental Health Resources
                    Nutrition Services for Children
               Parenting Classes
               Childcare
               Tutoring
               Mentoring
               Area Computer Classes
          Support Groups
               Area Support Groups by Topic
                    Early Childhood
                    Developmental Disabilities
                    Low Incidence
                    Specific Populations / Special Interest
                    Learning Disabilities
                    Syndromes and/or Conditions
                    Medical / Neurological Needs
                    Language / Culture Specific Resources
                    Resource Centers
               Down Syndrome
               Adult Siblings Support Group
               South Bay Autism
               Unidad Y Fuerza
               Sibling Club!
               Parent to Parent
          Assistive Technology Lab
               Activity Schedule Workshops
               Intro to Activity Schedules
               Services
               Referral Process
               Purpose
               AT Resources
          Computer Training Center
               Computer Class Schedules
                    Intermediate Computer Skills
                    Fitting It All In
                    Summer Computer Camp for Kids
                    Cookin' Up Fun
                    Computer Basics
                    Pass Your Driver's Test
                    Build Your Own Website
                    Open Computer Lab
               Computer Lab Workstations
                    Low / No Vision
                    Standard
                    Wheelchair Accessible
                    Limited Motor Control
               Computer Class Curriculum
               After School Workshop for Kids
               Job Club
               Internet Safety Pledge
          Health and Wellness
               Medical Information
                    Helpful Links
                    Medicare Part D
                    Health History
                    Immunization Awareness
               Nutrition and Fitness
                    Get Fit!
                    Publications To Purchase
               Medical Directories
                    Health Services
                    Dentists
                    Opthalmologists
                    Neurologists
                    Mental Health Resources
                    Nutrition Services for Children
               Federal Assistance
               Health History
          Events of Interest
          Helpline
               FAQs
          Special Education Information
               IEP Process
               Due Process
               Discipline
               Related Links
          Other Resource Centers
          Contact Resource Center
               Checking Out Items
               Returning Items
HOUSING
HOPE is a non-profit corporation that provides special affordable housingl opportunities for people who choose supported living. HOPEis the acronym for Home Ownership for Personal Empowerment.
          Donate to HOPE
          History
          Core Values
          Board of Trustees
          Board Policies
          Board Committees
          Properties
          Events
TRAINING AND EVENTS
We believe that we have the best chance for success if our partners are active participants in the activities of the Center.
          Training Opportunities
               Parent Training
                    Talleres en Espanol
                         Manejar Conducta
                    Behavior Management
                         Orientation Sessions
                         Managing Behavior
                         Toilet Training
                         Daily Living Skills