Families served by the Frank D. Lanterman Regional Center can find adaptive recreation, therapy, social skills groups and job training close to home in Pasadena, Glendale, Burbank, La Cañada Flintridge, La Crescenta and Central Los Angeles. This guide lists local organizations by category, with a short overview and a link to each. It also explains how to pay for services through your Individual Program Plan (IPP) or the Self-Determination Program (SDP).
Last updated: October 2026. Always confirm services, eligibility and vendor status with each provider and your Lanterman service coordinator.
Communities Lanterman Regional Center serves
Lanterman serves people with developmental disabilities in Hollywood-Wilshire, Central Los Angeles, Glendale, Burbank, La Cañada Flintridge, La Crescenta and Pasadena (Lanterman).
Parts of Pasadena are also served by San Gabriel/Pomona Regional Center, and nearby East and South Pasadena are served by ELARC. Not sure which center is yours? Use the DDS regional center lookup (DDS) or see our ELARC and San Gabriel/Pomona guides.
Community and recreation programs
| Organization | Location | What they offer |
|---|---|---|
| Echo Motion Fitness | Pasadena (3124 E Colorado Blvd) | Adaptive personal training, small-group classes (up to 4 athletes per coach) and virtual coaching for athletes ages 10+. A vendor with Lanterman, ELARC and San Gabriel/Pomona Regional Centers (Vendor ID PP3585); accepts SDP. |
| City of Pasadena Adaptive & Inclusive Recreation | Pasadena | Adult adaptive recreation for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including the Interact, Pioneer and Adaptive Art classes, plus excursions. Inclusion Services supports participants with disabilities in any city program. |
| AbilityFirst | Pasadena headquarters, centers across Greater LA | After-school program for ages 6 to 22 with developmental disabilities, and Camp Paivika, a sleepaway camp in the San Bernardino Mountains. |
| Special Olympics Southern California | Los Angeles County region | Year-round sports training, competition, health and leadership programs for athletes with intellectual disabilities. |
| Club 21 Learning and Resource Center | Pasadena (539 N Lake Ave) | Education, resources and events for people with Down syndrome and their families, from birth to early adulthood. |
| The Help Group | Sherman Oaks, sites across LA County | Arts and recreation programs, after-school programs and summer camps for children and young adults with autism and other developmental disabilities. |
Therapy
| Organization | Location | What they offer |
|---|---|---|
| Villa Esperanza Services | Pasadena (2116 E Villa St) | Speech and occupational therapy, the Villa School, and adult programs for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. |
| Holding Hands, Inc. | Burbank and Los Angeles | ABA therapy and DIR/Floortime for children with autism and developmental disabilities. |
| Children’s Hospital Los Angeles | Los Angeles (Sunset Blvd, Hollywood) | Pediatric hospital with specialty and rehabilitation care. Ask about developmental and therapy services. |
| Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD) | Multiple California locations | Evidence-based ABA therapy for autism in centers, at home and at school. |
| Exceptional Children’s Foundation | Culver City, serves LA County | Speech, occupational and behavioral therapy for children and adults with developmental, learning and emotional disabilities. |
| Pacific Clinics | Locations across LA County | Behavioral and mental health services, including a neurodevelopmental services program. |
Looking for more ABA providers? Lanterman publishes a list of its vendored ABA and behavior management providers (Lanterman).
Social skills and friendship
| Organization | Location | What they offer |
|---|---|---|
| Echo Motion Fitness social events | Pasadena | Small-group classes and community social events where athletes make friends and families connect. |
| Best Buddies California | Statewide | One-to-one friendship, leadership and inclusive living programs for people with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities. |
| UCLA PEERS Clinic | Los Angeles (Westwood) | Evidence-based social skills programs for preschoolers, teens and young adults who struggle socially. |
| Club 21 Learning and Resource Center | Pasadena | Classes and community events for people with Down syndrome and their families. |
| City of Pasadena Adaptive Recreation (Interact) | Pasadena (Victory Park) | Saturday social and recreation group for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. |
Employment and vocational training
| Organization | Location | What they offer |
|---|---|---|
| AbilityFirst | Pasadena (789 N Fair Oaks Ave) | Employment services, Project SEARCH internships and College to Career for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. |
| Villa Esperanza Services | Pasadena | Employment services, adult day programs and community integration for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. |
| Tierra del Sol Foundation | Sunland (near La Crescenta) | Workforce development and College to Career programs for people with developmental disabilities. |
| Goodwill Southern California | Los Angeles (San Fernando Rd) | Career services, work experience training and disability services. |
| California Department of Rehabilitation | Statewide | State agency that helps Californians with disabilities prepare for, find and keep jobs. |
| Echo Motion Fitness | Pasadena | Paid jobs and on-the-job training for people with disabilities at our gym, through our 501(c)(3) nonprofit. |
Frequently asked questions
What areas does Lanterman Regional Center serve?
Lanterman serves Hollywood-Wilshire, Central Los Angeles, Glendale, Burbank, La Cañada Flintridge, La Crescenta and Pasadena.
Can I use the Self-Determination Program for adaptive fitness in Pasadena?
Yes,Echo Motion Fitness accepts SDP funding under Service Code 331.
Is Echo Motion Fitness a Lanterman Regional Center vendor?
Yes. Echo Motion Fitness is vendored with Lanterman, ELARC and San Gabriel/Pomona Regional Centers (Vendor ID PP3585).
How do I find social skills groups near Glendale or Burbank?
Start with Best Buddies California, the UCLA PEERS Clinic and the City of Pasadena’s Interact group, then ask your service coordinator about vendored social recreation providers.
Where can I find job training for an adult with a developmental disability near Pasadena?
AbilityFirst, Villa Esperanza Services and the California Department of Rehabilitation all offer employment programs.
More guides for families
Sources
- Frank D. Lanterman Regional Center
- Lanterman: Vendored ABA and Behavior Management Providers
- DDS: Self-Determination Program FAQ
- DDS: Individual Program Plan
- DDS: SDP Service Definitions
- DDS: Look up regional centers
- Organization websites linked in each table above.
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