2026-08-14T13:40:23-07:00 2025-09-30 812172709 Katherine Gluck CPA 703 Pier Ave B621 Hermosa Beach CA 90254 990 2024-10-01 953013310 Disability Community Resource Center DISA 3103903611 12901 Venice Blvd Los Angeles CA 90066 Chris Knauf President 2026-08-14 true true Katherine Gluck P00858780 3104066256 X 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Chris Knauf 12901 Venice Blvd Los Angeles CA 90066 4618813 false X https://www.dcrc.co X 1976 CA Disability Community Resource Center (DCRC) is dedicated to: connecting disabled individuals and older adults to resources, training and advocacy tools; promoting disability pride; and building self-determined lives. DCRC works toward achieving a world where everyones voice and value is recognized, and there are no barriers to living a full life. 14 14 84 21 0 2257421 2724015 483904 603746 8505 86940 0 2749830 3414701 80470 83173 0 1845189 2173871 0 49605 395664 379674 2321323 2636718 428507 777983 3018432 3760013 383528 237459 2634904 3522554 See response to Part I. false false 1800768 83173 603746 The Disability Community Resource Center (DCRC), formerly known as the Westside Center for Independent Living, Inc., is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with disabilities through resources, training, and advocacy. DCRC fosters disability pride and promotes self-determined living by providing a comprehensive range of independent living services.As a designated Center for Independent Living, DCRC offers the following core services:Advocacy Assisting adults and youth in self-advocacy for essential services such as benefits, transportation, and housing while also working on systemic policy changes to improve accessibility, inclusion, and independence.Assistive Technology Providing one-on-one guidance in selecting, acquiring, and utilizing assistive devices that enhance functional capabilities.Housing Services Supporting individuals in finding affordable, accessible housing in Los Angeles County.Independent Living Skills Training Providing instruction on daily living activities, financial management, home safety, personal growth, and community access.Information & Referral Connecting individuals with disabilities to appropriate programs and services.Peer Counseling Facilitating peer support and behavioral health services in partnership with UCLAs social work intern program.Personal Assistance Registry Maintaining a list of Personal Care Assistants to support independent living at home and in the community.Voice Options - The Voice Options Program (VOP) administered by DOR offers eligible Californians with verified speech or language disabilities access to speech-generating devices (SGDs) and speech-generating applications to increase independent communication. Providers support individuals through education, demonstrations, short-term loan devices (STLs), training, and issuance of long-term loan devices (LTLs).Expanded Programs and Specialized ServicesIn addition to its core services, DCRC offers several specialized programs to further enhance independence and inclusion for people with disabilities:Employment Services Expansion Providing job training, individualized placement, and work experience programs for adults and students through the California Department of Rehabilitation.Veteran Directed Care - VDC serves Veterans of all ages and with all types of disabilities who are enrolled in the VA health care system or who do not require enrollment under 38 CFR 17.37 and who are in need of nursing home care. The VDC program provides Veterans the opportunity to receive home and community-based services (HCBS), supporting them to live independently in their homes. Veterans manage their own monthly budget to directly hire workers and/or purchase goods and services to meet their needs in their home and community. VDC is modeled after self-directed programs, a method of providing long-term services and supports (LTSS) in which individuals determine the services they receive. This includes hiring their own workers and purchasing goods and services from a pre-determined budget and spending plan. The individual receiving the services, or their authorized representative, is the employer of the workers providing services to the individual.DO Network - DCRC is the regional coordinator for the DO Network, a statewide initiative that connects advocates, service providers, and community partners to coordinate efforts supporting individuals with disabilities. The network facilitates statewide efforts through regional collaboration, resource-sharing, and collective problem-solving to address systemic barriers in areas such as housing, transportation, and long-term services and support.Empowerment & Transition Network (ETN) - A developing coalition focused on bridging gaps in resources for system-impacted youth with disabilities. The network builds partnerships across organizations and institutions to improve access to services, support successful reentry, and address systemic inequities.Bridges to the Community Program - A pilot program in collaboration with some divisions in the LAPDs West Bureau that strengthens coordination between law enforcement and DCRC. The program facilitates referrals of non-violent individuals to community-based support services while providing training and resources to law enforcement on appropriate disability-related response.Peer Support Specialist Training Training individuals with mental health disabilities for employment in advocacy and support roles through the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health.Assistive Technology Enrolling eligible individuals in California's Voice Options Program, which provides communication devices and software for those with limited or no speech.Emergency Preparedness & Response Assisting individuals with Access and Functional Needs (AFN) in preparing for and responding to natural, technological, and human-caused disasters. DCRC coordinates community-wide emergency education, response plans, and stakeholder collaboration.Food Distribution Program Addressing food insecurity by partnering with farmers markets, food banks, and government programs to provide weekly food distributions to people with disabilities. Additionally, DCRC connects members to supplemental food programs and government benefits.Transition Services Providing support and guidance to adults and youth to divert or move from institutional settings to community-based living or post-secondary school life.Beyond these services, DCRC provides technical assistance, education, and community outreach on a broad range of disability-related issues, ensuring that individuals with disabilities have the tools and support they need to live independently and fully participate in their communities. 1800768 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false true true true false false false false false false false false false false false true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 9 0 true 84 true false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 14 14 false false false false false false false true true false false false true true true true true true true false CA X X Susan Pearson 3103903611 12901 Venice Blvd Los Angeles CA 90066 Thomas J Hill Executive Dir. 40.00 0.00 X 154116 0 17653 Chris Knauf President 3.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Maggie Chieffo Vice President 3.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Steve Abrams Secretary 3.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Trevor Finneman Treasurer 3.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Todd Behrendt Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Crystal Lee Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Keely Cat-Wells Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Eric Maman Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Carole Schlocker Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Samatha Brown Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Nancy Linke-Ellis Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Tom Dorsey Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Jeff Boxer Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Debby Webb Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Gene Feldman Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Lisa Gooden Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 154116 17653 1 false true false 0 1823913 900102 2724015 Assistive tech services 624100 15860 15860 Employment services 812900 551275 551275 Home Safety 621610 23972 23972 Utilities outreach 812900 6620 6620 Veterans Care 621610 6019 6019 603746 77902 77902 0 0 0 1213150 1204112 9038 9038 9038 0 0 0 0 3414701 603746 86940 0 83173 83173 0 0 164640 32928 115248 16464 0 1595174 1178783 396391 20000 0 260621 185150 70803 4668 153436 107286 43181 2969 0 0 0 0 0 13949 13949 149687 56314 91678 1695 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4976 3428 1448 100 22715 15640 6604 471 Supplies 63664 51874 11006 784 Utilities 40172 27660 11679 833 Repairs & maintenance 29446 20275 8561 610 Travel and meetings 20256 13947 5889 420 34809 24310 9908 591 2636718 1800768 786345 49605 194427 339147 543910 1148060 708374 562760 0 0 0 0 0 35254 41310 188003 115485 77494 72518 1451545 1594403 0 0 0 7428 1815 3018432 3760013 125524 113226 236799 106242 21205 17991 383528 237459 X 2563012 3166175 71892 356379 2634904 3522554 3018432 3760013 777983 109667 X false true X true false X 1852904 1586956 1723584 2257421 2724015 10144880 0 272004 272004 544008 2124908 1858960 1723584 2257421 2724015 10688888 504631 10184257 784 1791 7350 8505 77902 96332 0 0 10785220 1838192 0.94430 0.96380 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 49802 49802 60059 43337 16722 65937 64796 1141 12205 7352 4853 72518 Lease obligations 2296 Other 15695 17991 X 3510419 109667 -13949 95718 3414701 3414701 2622769 -13949 -13949 2636718 2636718 Part X : FIN48 Footnote DCRC has applied the provisions of Financial Accounting Standard Boards Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 740-10, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes. Under ASC 740-10, nonpublic enterprises, including nonprofit organizations, are required to record a tax liability when substantial uncertainties exist as to whether certain income is exempt from federal, state and local income tax. As of September 30 2025, DCRC had no substantial uncertain income tax positions. true 0 0 Emergency services 40 12048 Cost One time emergency home assistance Independent Living Solutions 4 6903 Cost Transition support for indep living Assistive technology 6 7251 Cost Assistive technology equipment Assistive home modifications 32 32283 Cost Home modifications for indep living Wildfire aid 9 18320 Cost Equipment replacement Grantmaker's Description of How Grants are Used Assistive technology and assistance to transition from managed care or prevention of managed care are made upon evaluations conducted by the CA Department of Rehabilitation. X X X X false false false false false false false false false Thomas J Hill Executive Dir. 154116 17653 171769 Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b Fiscal year-end 2025 audited financial statements, to which this return reconciles, were reviewed with the Finance Committee and provided to the Board of Directors. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c Documented in Policies and Procedures manual and enforced. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a An evaluation of non-profit salary compensation study based on organizational budget, number of employees and geographical location was reviewed by the Board of Directors in setting the salary of the Executive Director. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15b See immediately preceeding response to #15a. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 Available upon request.