Harbor Regional Center’s Resource Center serves clients, famiies,
friends, service providers, students, HRC staff, other
professionals, and interested parties in the South Bay, Lakewood,
Bellflower, Norwalk, Long Beach, and the Beach Cities areas. Our
mission is to provide a focal point within the Regional Center
for Support, Information, and Choice through multi-media
information and resources, educations/training materials and
opportunities, and parent-to-parent support groups and
activities.
Support Through Information
Our library houses more than 6,100 books, pamphlets, journals,
audio-visual media materials, and HRC publications about services
and supports, and how to access them.
Support Through Education and Training
HRC offers informative presentations and training groups on a
range of topics. Watch our calendar for upcoming trainings.
Depending upon your child’s age and needs, your HRC Counselor may
also refer you to parent education groups to help you support
your child’s development in early childhood development, speech
and language, adaptive daily living skills, and positive
behaviors.
Support Through Technology
Our Computer Lab is equipped with a variety of adaptive equipment
and specialized software. Staff consultation is available for
clients, family members, and service providers. Specialized
trainings include workshops for parents, training in basic
computer skills for adult clients of HRC, and computer access
demonstrations.
The Assistive Technology Lab helps children and adults with
developmental disabilities lead more independent lives through
the use of computers and technology that assists them in
essential life functions.
Support Through People
HRC offers you several ways to connect with other parents and
siblings of people with developmental disabilities. Through the
HRC Family Center, you can find parent support groups, or talk
one-on-one with parent mentors. Sibling Clubs are offered for
children ages 6-16 who have a brother or sister with a
developmental disability. Our Together From the Start program for
families of infants and toddlers features classes such as Infant
Massage, and Mommy/Daddy and Me activities, and even a Learning
Cafe to get together, have a cup of coffee, and relax with fellow
parents. Check the Calendar for days and times for these fun and
educational sessions.
