North Long Beach now has more access to resources for its disabled residents, after the Disabled Resources Center announced its expansion to Atlantic Avenue on Monday.
The Disabled Resources Center has operated since 1976 on Spring Street, serving disabled Long Beach residents and empowering them to live independently within their community. The nonprofit provides advocacy, resources and direct services at no cost.
Beginning May 4, residents will be able to access:
- Information and referral to community resources
- Independent living skills training
- Peer support and mentoring
- Advocacy and benefits assistance
- Housing navigation support
- Assistive Technology
- Employment Services
“At the Disabled Resources Center, we believe access should never be limited by geography,” said Executive Director Jennifer Kumiyama in a public statement. “Bringing our services directly into North Long Beach is part of our broader mission to meet people where they are and ensure everyone has the opportunity to live independently with dignity.”
This expansion is the result of a partnership with Molina Healthcare of California, and the office will operate at the Molina One Stop Center. By establishing a presence in North Long Beach, the center is “prioritizing outreach to historically underserved and harder-to-reach populations,” the Center wrote in a public statement.
“Molina Healthcare is committed to advancing health equity and strengthening the communities we serve,” Abbie Totten, plan president of Molina Healthcare of California, said in a public statement. “Partnering with the DRC to bring independent living services into North Long Beach ensures that individuals with disabilities have greater access to the support, tools, and resources needed to thrive. This collaboration reflects our shared vision of removing barriers and building a more inclusive, accessible community for all.”
The Disabled Resource Center’s expanded office will be located at 6583 Atlantic Ave #110, beginning May 4. DRC staff will be available every Monday and Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., providing direct, in-person support to community members with disabilities.
