What We Do
Our Approach
Our Mission
Working in the Greater Los Angeles community, we help remove physical, cultural, attitudinal and legal obstacles so people with developmental disabilities have every opportunity to live meaningful and productive lives, on their own terms. We exist to provide the best services and opportunities to them.
Together we can change the way the world defines and views disability.
Community Outreach Resource Development Center
CORD is committed to ensuring that all people with developmental disabilities have the right to equal opportunity, to be economically self-sufficient, and to earn and save without jeopardizing access to the services and supports that allow them to live and work independently. We work with local employers and a growing network of local, state, and federal support organizations to provide the unparalleled assistance and support services crucial to helping our clients in achieving these goals.
CORD’s programs include supported employment, job placement, and external situational assessment. Clients are placed in competitive paying jobs at local community businesses. At no cost to the employer, professional employment support specialists work alongside CORD’s clients providing training and assistance to help them learn the job and perform up to the employer’s standards and expectations.
C.O.R.D. By the Numbers
Stores open to employing CORD interns
CORD interns with permanent jobs through our services
Interns in a Paid Internship Program (PIP) through CORD
CORD interns working on employment development skills
Services
We know that employment is more than a job — it’s the opportunity to participate as a member of the community. That’s why our employment development services are tailored to prepare people with developmental disabilities find and keep a job through services like career exploration, job search assistance, job placement, and coaching.
If you are a person with a developmental disability looking to enter the workforce, please reach out to us for more information.
Programs
CORD’s programs aim to increase the political and economic power of people with disabilities. Join us as a convener, connector, and catalyst for change — your support helps increase the political and economic power of people with disabilities. Our areas of focus are:
Employment Development Services
Employment Planning / Job Coaching
Job Placement
Supported Employment
Employers
Employers gain motivated employees and the respect of their community. That community becomes more integrated and gains productive, tax-paying citizens. And employees know they are valued and take pride in becoming a wage-earner, co-worker, and friend.
Join our growing network of Employers offering a variety of exciting jobs, competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and opportunities for career advancement. Ask us how.
The C.O.R.D. Team
Cheryl Johnson
CEO
CORD focuses on community development by preparing individuals with intellectual disabilities to be a part of the workforce in their neighborhoods. Through the strategic plans developed by CORD’s experienced job coaches, each participant is assisted in developing a plan unique to their skill set and interests. Whether it is working in a warehouse, pet grooming store, or opening their own business, CORD empowers its participants by encouraging self-growth and achievement.
As the CORD CEO, Cheryl Johnson collaborates with other vendors, local businesses, and participants to produce a cohesive relationship built on community development. Her experience working with regional centers in the Los Angeles area has given her an advantage in terms of providing insights and proactive approaches to each participant. As a team, CORD lives out the mission set by Mrs. Johnson in which the community becomes the ultimate resource for uplifting each participant so they can reach the goals they have set for themselves while becoming productive members of society.
Intern Highlight: Hector Lopez
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CORD Newsletter
Keep up to date with what's going on at Community Outreach Resource Development Center with our periodic newsletters.
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Our Office
2716 S. Vermont Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90007, USA
Contact Us
(213) 986-7289
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