KnowBarriers offers peer mentoring by people who have experienced disabilities or injuries and can offer motivation, emotional support, recommendation of resources, problem-solving, and demonstration of skills.

The Adaptive Skills Training helps individuals ages 18 and up develop skills leading to greater independence in their communities and at home.

SEEK provides services children and adults with deficits in functional skills such as: feeding, toileting, communication, socializing, health and safety, stress, puberty and adulthood development, and emotional issues. Programs train parents and primary caretakers to promote these skills so that the client becomes more independent and has a higher quality of life.

The goal of the infant program is to increase the child’s language, emotional, social, physical and cognitive skills. Parents receive training in feeding, sleeping, toileting and behavior management.

The Intensive Behavioral Treatment/Discrete Trials Training (DTT) program is for individuals age 2 to 22 who have developmental disabilities. Each individual receives a behavior assessment and a customized learning program to improve their skills in communication, observation, social skills, and following instructions. Tasks are broken into small steps, and all skills acquired during the trainings will be slowly combined together so that the client will be able to use the skills in their daily lives.

The Independent Living Skills Training (ILS) offers young adults and adults daily living, communication, social interaction and functional skills training necessary to promote greater independence and quality of life.

Artesia Christian Home provides a 66-bed nursing facility with trained staff. The nursing facility includes Wi-Fi and basic cable, climate-controlled rooms, an emergency call system, recreation, educational programs, meals, and bible studies.

The Help Group offers three learning disability schools ranging from K-12 to college preparatory for students with learning disabilities or mild emotional issues, ADHD, and learning differences.

InClusion Services provides Adaptive Skills Training (AST) to help individuals with developmental disabilities live independently. The program includes helping participants with a job search.

InClusion Services provides adaptive skills training for individuals with developmental disabilities. The program focuses on how to access public resources, college preparation, communication, home safety, self-help skills, and more.

InClusion Services offers Supported Living Services (SLS) for individuals with developmental disabilities. The program provides training and support, including housing assistance, household skills training, help with shopping, resource access, and more.

InClusion Services offers Mobility Training Services (MTS) for individuals with developmental disabilities. The program provides training in decision making, time management, how to pay for public transportation, street safety, traffic laws, and more.

Dial-A-Van provides transportation for seniors and people with a disability to medical appointments outside of the city within six miles of City Hall.

JFLA offers interest-free loans up to $6,000 for expenses related to caring for a child with special needs, including autism and developmental disabilities. Expenses include home repairs, diagnosis, behavioral support and medical equipment.

Gardena Municipal Bus Lines offers discounted bus fares for seniors, students, and people with a disability. Children under 5 ride for free with a paying adult.

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) provide free assistance to income eligible individuals and/or individuals over 60 who need help in completing federal and state income tax returns. VITA program specializes in assisting disabled taxpayers and non-English speaking taxpayers. TCE program provides free income tax assistance for individuals ages 60 and older.

Compton USD’s Compton Adult School offers the Exceptional Adult Center. The Center’s primary purpose is to assist persons with developmental disabilities to become confident, contributing members of society. The curriculum is centered on social and everyday basic living skills.

AbilityFirst’s after-school and summer programs provide social and recreational activities for children and youth with disabilities. Participants can learn basic life skills, communication and language skills development, socialization, and more.

DRC provides assistive technology for people with disabilities such as computer training with adaptive equipment and software, braille keyboards, education on high and low tech equipment, Dragon Naturally Speaking, JAWS, ZoomText; plus free reading glasses, canes, and gloves. DRC also offers classes and demonstrations to teach people to use assisted technology.

Disabled Resource Center of Long Beach provides personal assistance referrals for people with disabilities. Services include help with personal care, household duties, meal preparation, shopping, transportation and medications.