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ALT National Disability Employment Awareness Month graphic featuring Jennifer Guerrero, DRC’s Assistive Technology & Personal Assistance Program Coordinator. Her quote celebrates helping people with disabilities access resources that support independence and improve quality of life. The graphic highlights that 86% of DRC staff have disabilities and features the slogan “Diverse Abilities. Stronger Communities.”
ALT Illustration of a drive-thru sandbag distribution event. Volunteers wearing safety vests hand sandbags to a driver through an open car window. Additional sandbags are stacked on a table beneath a blue canopy, with traffic cones directing vehicles through the distribution area.
ALT DRC Filipino Heritage Month graphic featuring the Philippine sun and stars, a map of the Philippines, blue ocean and mountains, and a white sampaguita flower. The message celebrates Filipino American history, culture, resilience, and contributions, with the theme “Honoring Our History, Building Stronger Futures.”
ALT National Disability Employment Awareness Month graphic featuring Adrienne Crew, DRC’s Employment Services Program Coordinator. Her quote highlights employee loyalty and the availability of subsidized workplace accommodations. The graphic notes that 86% of DRC staff have disabilities and features the slogan “Diverse Abilities. Stronger Communities.”
ALT NDEAM graphic featuring Khanny Ou, DRC Travel Training Program Coordinator (she/her), with her message about loving her work because she enjoys helping people build confidence and gain skills to travel independently in the community. The graphic highlights that 86% of DRC staff have disabilities and includes the messages “Celebrating Value & Talent” and “Diverse Abilities. Stronger Communities.”
ALT NDEAM graphic featuring Richard Hernandez, DRC Systems Change Advocate & Ticket to Work Program Coordinator (he/el), with his message about enjoying a supportive workplace and wanting employers to recognize the hard work and abilities of people with disabilities. The graphic highlights that 86% of DRC staff have disabilities and includes the messages “Celebrating Value & Talent” and “Diverse Abilities. Stronger Communities.”
ALT NDEAM graphic featuring Lupe Gracian, DRC Benefits Counselor & ADRC Program Coordinator (she/ella), with her message about workplace diversity, recognizing unique talents and perspectives, and giving employees with disabilities opportunities to succeed. The graphic highlights that 86% of DRC staff have disabilities and includes the messages “Celebrating Value & Talent” and “Diverse Abilities. Stronger Communities.”
ALT NDEAM graphic featuring Betty Cruz, DRC Receptionist (she/ella), with her message about helping people with disabilities from diverse backgrounds, being the first person many visitors interact with, and finding fulfillment in seeing the positive impact of DRC’s work. The graphic highlights that 86% of DRC staff have disabilities and includes the messages “Celebrating Value & Talent” and “Diverse Abilities. Stronger Communities.”
ALT NDEAM graphic featuring Gino Elliot, DRC Independent Living Skills Program Coordinator, with his caption about helping people grow, the strengths developed through adapting and overcoming challenges, and being judged on skills, experience, and character rather than assumptions about disability. The graphic highlights that 86% of DRC staff have disabilities and includes the messages “Celebrating Value & Talent” and “Diverse Abilities. Stronger Communities.”
ALT Instagram graphic for Non-Apparent Disabilities Week featuring a white background with red and burgundy text and accents. The headline reads, “NON-APPARENT DISABILITIES WEEK,” followed by “Not all disabilities are visible.” Supporting text encourages people to believe others, respect their experiences, and make space for access and understanding. A highlighted message reads, “Invisible doesn’t mean insignificant.” The Disabled Resources Center (DRC) logo and tagline, “The Key to Independence,” appear near the bottom above decorative red and burgundy waves.
ALT Graphic promoting October ShakeOut earthquake preparedness. The headline reads “October ShakeOut!” with three colorful banners displaying “DROP,” “COVER,” and “HOLD ON.” Below, three illustrated people demonstrate earthquake safety: a woman in a purple shirt drops to her hands and knees, an older adult in a blue shirt takes cover beneath a sturdy wooden table while holding a table leg, and a person using a wheelchair leans forward and holds on to the wheelchair. The scene takes place in a living room with a couch, framed picture, and potted plant.
ALT Illustration of a firefighter at a local fire station handing a sandbag to a community member, with additional sandbags stacked nearby and other residents waiting. A fire engine is visible inside the station. A sign reads, “Sand Bags Available at Local Fire Station.”
ALT Youth and adults participate in a group activity in a bright school library.
ALT A graphic featuring Sam, a Cambodian woman and DRC Deputy Director (she/her), smiling and wearing a floral dress. The graphic includes Sam’s reflection about supporting and developing others, helping team members reach their goals, and helping consumers gain independence and confidence through assistive technology. It states that 86% of DRC staff have disabilities and includes the messages “Celebrating Value & Talent” and “Diverse Abilities. Stronger Communities.”
ALT A multigenerational Hispanic family enjoys a picnic together outdoors at a checkered tablecloth-covered table. The table has food, drinks, and condiments. A dark teal patterned banner across the bottom reads, “Happy Hispanic Heritage Month,” with Energy Upgrade California and Flex Alert logos below.
ALT Graphic with a bright orange background featuring the Flex Alert logo and two women smiling while harvesting vegetables. Text reads, “Celebrate Traditions, Support Your Community! Happy Hispanic Heritage Month!”
ALT Graphic with the heading “Stay Safe in the Heat.” Five icons highlight heat-safety tips: drink water, stay in cool places, avoid strenuous activity, check on vulnerable loved ones, and keep pets cool. A blue section below states “Cooling Centers Available” and directs viewers to the City of Long Beach website for locations and hours.
ALT Flyer for the Disabled Resources Center, Inc. presenting “The History of the Paralympic Games” with Paralympian Candace Cable. The event is Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at 2750 E. Spring Street, #100, Long Beach, California, with an option to attend on Zoom. The flyer describes Candace Cable as a 9-time Winter and Summer Paralympian, 3-time Olympian, 14-time Paralympic medalist, and U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Hall of Fame inductee. A photo shows Candace Cable smiling and seated in a wheelchair on a sports field. The event is free with an RSVP at bit.ly/3SMLxMm. Questions can be directed to [email protected] or 562-427-1000.
ALT Cartoon illustration of a kitchen with a close-up of a refrigerator. A red pocket labeled “File of Life” is attached to the refrigerator door, holding an L.I.F.E. Emergency Information Form with important emergency, medical, family contact, and evacuation information. A note nearby says, “Be Prepared. Be Safe.”