The Resource Library has literally thousands of books, pamphlets, videos and DVDs, journals, brochures, audiotapes, software and multimedia items for you to use on-site or to check out and take home.

We are constantly updating our resources to provide you the most current and comprehensive information on individual disabilities, as well as a wealth of related topics. 

Browse our on-line catalog to find materials on whatever topics interest you.  You may use a key word search, or search by subject or author.

Our Staff

The staff of the HRC Resource Center includes parents of HRC clients, HRC adult clients and extended family members. 

Barbara del Monico, the Resource Center's Manager, brings with her over 35 years of experience as an educator and administrator in Special Education.

Kris Zerhusen, Assistant Manager, has worked as a direct service provider and as an HRC counselor. 

Dominique DeBorba and her husband Dan have 3 children: Justine, Alison and Evan. Justine has a diagnosis of Cerebellum Ataxia and is an HRC client.

Karina Duran & her husband Jose have 4 children: Erica, Alyssa, Joei, and Sofia.  Sofia has Down syndrome and is an HRC client.

Kelly Sutton, Client Advocate, brings years of experience as a volunteer to her current position in the Resource Center. Kelly is married and is a longtime resident of the South Bay. Kelly serves on the HRC Client Advisory Council and the HOPE Board.

Checking Out Items
All HRC clients, families of clients and HRC staff have no expense for checking out items from the Resource Library, except for overdue fines, if applicable. All others have an annual fee of $25 to assist in covering the cost of maintaining the collection. If you are a student with a valid student's ID, you may opt for a student membership. You will not have to apply for the annual membership but you will have to place a $10 deposit on each item.

On-Line Catalog
The HRC Resource Center maintains an On-Line Catalog of our materials that you can access from home or any computer that has Internet access. You can search by subject, author, title, or key word.

Featured Material
The Resource Center's featured material, including a review and a direct link to the Barnes and Noble website.

Reviews of Popular Materials
The staff of the resource library will try to keep you updated on our newest and best items. You may browse through these short reviews or check our entire listing in our On-Line catalog.

Shop With Us!
We are pleased to offer a direct link to the Barnes and Noble website where you are able to purchase many of the books and videos that we have at the HRC Resource Center.

Developmental Toys
Toy lay works to stimulate cognitive, motor, and language development. The HRC Resource Center hosts a toy lending library with a range of developmental toys available for check-out. Some of the toys can be, and already are, adapted to be used with switch; switches are also available for check-out.

Contact Us
We are open to assist you in the HRC Resource Center in two locations