Self-Determination Advisory Committee

The Harbor Regional Center Self Determination Advisory Committee (SDAC) provides input and oversight for the future implementation of the Self-Determination Program. Agendas for the committee meeting will include review and updates on the status of implementation of the program, scheduled trainings, and news from the California Department of Developmental Services and Statewide SDP Advisory Group, as they become available.

SDAC meetings typically take place on the 1st Wednesday of the month and are open to the public.

Members of the Harbor Regional Center Self-Determination Advisory Committee

Deaka McClain, Chair

Individual Served, Long Beach

Wendy Clutterbuck

Parent, Lakewood

Mayra Garcia

Parent, Long Beach

Miriam Kang

Parent, Long Beach

Kyung Shil Choi

Parent, Rancho Palos Verdes

Shirlys Gruber

Parent, Lomita

Kathy Maye

Parent, Torrance

Jamie Temple

Clients Rights Advocate, Disability Rights CA

Tim’an Ford

Peer Advocate, Harbor Regional Center

Maria Elena Walsh

Manager, Harbor Family Resource Center

David Gauthier

Individual Served, Torrance

Questions? Contact the Participant Choice Specialist team at pcspecialists@harborrc.org, (310) 543-0163.

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Committee Meeting Details

Interpretation for any language is available for all Harbor Regional Center public meetings and events when requested at least five (5) or more business days before the event or at the time of registration.

The SDAC Zoom link is always the same link and code: Meeting ID: 896 0698 8094 Passcode: 589000

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Meeting Agenda

For meetings that are open to the public, interpretation for any language is available when requested at least five (5) or more business days before the event or at the time of registration.

pdf January 2026 (English)