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Self-Determination Advisory Committee

The Harbor Regional Center Self Determination Advisory Committee (SDAC) provides input and oversight for the future implementation of the Self-Determination Program.  Agendas for the committee meeting will include review and updates on the status of implementation of the program, scheduled trainings, and news from the California Department of Developmental Services and Statewide SDP Advisory Group, as they become available. 

SDAC meetings typically take place on the 1st Wednesday of the month and are open to the public. 

Members of the Harbor Regional Center Self-Determination Advisory Committee

Deaka McClain, Chair

Individual Served, Long Beach

Wendy Clutterbuck

Parent, Lakewood

Mayra Garcia

Parent, Long Beach

Miriam Kang

Parent, Long Beach 

Kyung Shil Choi

Parent, Rancho Palos Verdes 

Shirlys Gruber

Parent, Lomita

Kathy Maye

Parent, Torrance

Jamie Temple

Clients Rights Advocate, Disability Rights CA 

Tim’an Ford

Peer Advocate, Harbor Regional Center

Maria Elena Walsh

Manager, Harbor Family Resource Center 

David Gauthier

Individual Served, Torrance

Questions? Contact the Participant Choice Specialist team at pcspecialists@harborrc.org, (310) 543-0163

Committee Meeting Details

Interpretation for any language is available for all Harbor Regional Center public meetings and events when requested at least five (5) or more business days before the event or at the time of registration.

Meeting Minutes

For meetings that are open to the public, interpretation for any language is available when requested at least five (5) or more business days before the event or at the time of registration.

pdfApril2025 (Spanish)

pdfApril 2025 (English)

pdfMay 2025 (Spanish)

pdfMay 2025 (English)

pdfJune 2025 (Spanish)

pdfJune 2025 (English)

pdfAugust 2025 (Spanish)

pdfAugust 2025 (English)

pdfSeptember 2025 (Spanish)

pdfSeptember 2025 (English)

Upcoming Events

Wednesday
November 05
6pm

Self-Determination Advisory Committee Meeting

Saturday
November 15
9am

Self Determination Program Orientation (English)

Wednesday
December 03
6pm

Self-Determination Advisory Committee Meeting