The San Bernardino County Transportation Authority is working on a new Coordinated Transportation Plan and your voice matters. Whether you’re a senior, a person with a disability, a veteran, or just someone who relies on local transit, this is your opportunity to help identify transportation needs and gaps in your community. Check out the flyers below to learn how to get involved and share your input.
Rolling Start Inc. is helping spread the word about an important virtual community conversation hosted by leading disability rights organizations. This event is a chance for people with disabilities to share their experiences navigating California’s healthcare system, especially when technology like AI or algorithms affects access to services. Your voice matters. See the flyers below for full details and click the following button to register.
A time to focus on planning ahead for emergencies and disasters, big or small. By building readiness and resilience, we help protect ourselves, our families, and our communities when it matters most.
At Rolling Start, we’re empowering individuals with visible and invisible disabilities through a full month of in-person and virtual events at our San Bernardino and Victorville offices, and online. From emergency preparedness workshops to community-building activities, there’s something for everyone.
Register for any of our events on our calendar at rollingstart.com/calendar and join us in strengthening safety, independence, and connection.
If you live with a disability, we invite you to become a Rolling Start consumer. You’ll gain access to services, support, inclusive events, and food distributions (when available). Your safety and independence matter and we’re here to support your journey.
Want to help make a difference? Donate or volunteer to empower people with disabilities to live fully and independently.
Questions? Give us a call:
📍 San Bernardino: (909) 890-9516
📍 Victorville: (760) 949-7626
Let’s work together to build a safer, more inclusive Inland Empire where every disability is seen, heard, and respected.
We were honored to welcome Congressman Pete Aguilar to the Rolling Start Inc. office today for a meaningful and productive conversation about the work we do and the ongoing needs of the disability community.
His visit provided a valuable opportunity to showcase the critical role independent living centers play in fostering access, inclusion, and empowerment for people with disabilities across our region.
During the discussion, we addressed the complex challenges presented by the recent passage of H.R. 1, “the One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” and its wide-reaching impact on disability services, Medicaid access, and long-term community-based support systems.
Congressman Aguilar showed a strong understanding of the importance of independent living and the need to ensure that essential services reach those who rely on them most.
We’re always grateful for the chance to share our mission and insights with public officials who are committed to listening, learning, and taking action to move disability rights forward.
Pictured Top Right slides: Congressman Pete Aguilar is sitting down in a group and listening intently as the RSI board president, a disabled veteran, speaks to him.
Congressman Pete Aguilar is sitting down with Wheelchair users and disabled veterans, discussing issues that concern them.
Executive Director, Lisa Hayes, in a wheelchair, is showing Pete around. Shows shows him the Rolling Start kitchen as a volunteer is loading food into bags, preparing packages to go for consumers coming to get food from our food pantry.
Bottom Slides: A group photo of several wheelchair users, veterans, RSI staff members and Pete Aguilar smiling for the group photo
A photo of Lisa sitting behind a panel, speaking about our services while Pete Aguilar is at a podium, listening to her speak. Eddie McCreight and Randy Schlecht sit beside her at the table.
A photo of the conference area with RSI staff and board members, whom are all wheelchair users, posing for a photo with Pete Aguilar standing with them behind a table with the Rolling Start Inc logo.
Pete Aguilar greeting a disabled veteran and board president, David Wilder. He is a wheelchair user and visually impaired. They are shaking each other’s hand as they introduce eachother.
Congressman Pete Aguilar is sitting down with Wheelchair users, including veterans and RSI staff and boardmembers discussing issues that concern them.
Congressman Pete Aguilar is sitting down with Wheelchair users and disabled veterans, discussing issues that concern them. A wider view with more of the background with the podium in view and cameras in the background.
What a week it’s been! As we conclude an incredible and impactful few days in Washington, DC, we’re taking a moment to look back on everything we experienced during the 2025 NCIL Conference and the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Throughout the week, we had the chance to connect with advocates from across the country, share knowledge, and elevate the voices of our community. We were proud to take part in and attend the NCIL Conference, where important tools and strategies were shared with conference attendees.
We also had the opportunity to meet directly with Representative Pete Aguilar to talk about how Rolling Start’s services can support his constituents. These conversations are critical in ensuring the needs of our community are understood and supported at every level. And to top it all off, we even had a quick encounter with Senator Bernie Sanders during the week!
One of the most powerful moments came as we marched alongside our peers through the streets of DC, raising our voices and making our presence known. The energy was electric, and the unity of purpose was unforgettable.
Today, July 26, marks the 35th anniversary of the signing of the ADA. We’re closing out the week with deep gratitude, new connections, and a renewed commitment to continue the work of access, inclusion, and equity.
We’re proud to be part of this movement. Here’s to 35 years of progress and the work still ahead!
Video: A view from within the crowd as attendees celebrating the 35th anniversary of the ADA all march together towards the capitol building. The crowd is a mix of different people with and without various disabilities, everyone is wearing the light blue ADA 35 shirt.
Pictured: A panel of guest speakers are on stage at the NCIL conference. Serra Rey, Russel Dawson-Rawlings and Jennifer Griffen giving a DDAR Disaster Prep session to conference attendees.
The Rolling Start team meets with representative Pete Aguilar to educate him on how our services can help his constituents navigate medi-cal & SNAP changes.
At this year’s 2025 National Council on Independent Living (NCIL) Conference, Rolling Start Inc.’s Executive Director, Lisa Hayes, proudly represented not just our organization, but the entire Region 9 coalition, which includes Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, and U.S. territories in the Pacific.
During the Day on the Hill Prep and Regional Caucus, Lisa joined a panel of regional leaders to help shape collective strategy and messaging ahead of meetings with lawmakers on Capitol Hill. As the Region 9 Representative, she played a key role in guiding discussions that focused on advancing disability rights, healthcare access, independent living, and community accessibility across the western United States and Pacific territories.
📣 From preparing advocates to ensuring every legislator hears the voices of their disabled constituents, Lisa’s leadership exemplifies Rolling Start’s deep commitment to local action with national impact.
We’re incredibly proud to have Lisa representing Rolling Start Inc. and Region 9 with strength, vision, and purpose, helping to ensure that the Independent Living Movement continues to grow across every community we serve.
Pictured: Lisa Hayes speaks on behalf of Region 9 at the NCIL Conference, seated on a panel stage alongside fellow representatives, with blue-lit curtains behind them.
Rolling Start Inc. advocate Eddie McCreight smiles at the camera from the audience during the Regional Caucus session. He is positioned at a table with the NCIL “Level Up” logo visible on the projector screen in the background.
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