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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 

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

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Committee Meeting Details

Meeting Agenda

pdfMarch 2025 Agenda (English)

pdfMarch 2025 Agenda (Spanish)

 

Meeting Minutes

pdfJanuary 2025 (English)

pdfJanuary 2025 (Spanish)

pdfFebruary 2025 (English)

pdfFebruary 2025 (Spanish)

Upcoming Events

Thursday
March 13
5pm

Self Determination Program Orientation (English)

Thursday
March 27
5pm

Self Determination Program Orientation (Spanish)

Wednesday
April 02
6pm

Self-Determination Advisory Committee Meeting

Saturday
April 19
9am

Self Determination Program Orientation (English)

Wednesday
May 07
6pm

Self-Determination Advisory Committee Meeting