Rolling Start

What Rolling Start does

Rolling Start, Inc. is a community-based nonprofit Center for Independent Living incorporated in October 1977 by Nick Hambrick and David Ritter, two individuals with spinal cord disabilities, and operated under the federally defined consumer-control philosophy whereby people with disabilities directly govern and staff the organization. It delivers a coordinated portfolio of disability, aging, and veteran services across 33,000 square miles spanning San Bernardino, Inyo, and Mono Counties in California, serving roughly 1,500 consumers per year through San Bernardino (headquarters) and Victorville offices plus Zoom/virtual delivery.

Its core service portfolio comprises the federally recognized 'five core services' of independent living (information and referral, peer support, individual and systems advocacy, independent living skills training, and transition/diversion services), an assistive technology device lending library, a Personal Assistant Services Registry branded as QuickMatch (a searchable database matching consumers with private Personal Care Assistants), housing referrals and benefits coordination including CalFresh, employment supports via a Job Club and a Vocational Services Coordinator, a grant-funded Traumatic Brain Injury program, Disability Disaster Access & Resources (DDAR) emergency preparedness, CalAIM Community Supports (minor home modifications and nursing facility transitions under California Medi-Cal), and community events ranging from computer and cooking classes to mobile health clinics. QuickMatch functions as the organization's only disclosed proprietary technology asset; no public APIs, SDKs, or AI capabilities are documented.

The organization is funded through federal grants (Administration for Community Living), California state grants (Department of Rehabilitation), county funding (San Bernardino County Department of Aging and Adult Services via the ADRC), managed care plan partnerships (Inland Empire Health Plan, Molina Healthcare, Anthem Blue Cross), corporate sponsorships (Edison International, Target, Mesa Associates, Connect IE, Transitional Work Solutions, Popeye's Louisiana Kitchen), and individual donations via PayPal. All services are provided free of charge to eligible consumers; the organization has no parent company, no equity ownership, and is governed by a Board of Directors. In 2026 Candis Welch, formerly Deputy Director of the IDEA Division at the California Department of Rehabilitation and founder of I AM ABLED Inc., was appointed Executive Director.

Name

Rolling Start

Legal name

Rolling Start, Inc.

Website

https://rollingstart.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Rolling Start, Inc. is a nonprofit Center for Independent Living founded in 1977 that provides free advocacy, assistive technology, personal assistant matching, and independent living services to people with disabilities, seniors, and veterans across San Bernardino, Inyo, and Mono Counties in California.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Services and Independent Living Support

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHSABANAN

Caregiver Support & Education Programs (Center-Based)

Home & Personal Services/Elder Care & In-Home Care Services/Adult Day Care & Senior Day Programs

SECONDARYHSABANAD

Respite Adult Day Programs (Short-Term/Drop-In)

Home & Personal Services/Elder Care & In-Home Care Services/Adult Day Care & Senior Day Programs

Keywords

• Independent living services
• Disability advocacy
• Assistive technology lending
• Personal care assistance
• Community-based disability support

Headquarters

HQ city

San Bernardino

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Government Grants and Funding: Primary revenue from federal and state government grants including Administration for Community Living, California Department of Rehabilitation, and San Bernardino County Department of Aging and Adult Services. Funding supports core independent living services, traumatic brain injury programs, and CalAIM community supports.
2. Donations and Sponsorships: Accepts donations through PayPal and receives sponsorship support from community partners including healthcare plans (IEHP, Molina Healthcare, Anthem Blue Cross), corporations (Edison International, Target, Mesa Associates, Connect IE, Transitional Work Solutions), and local businesses (Popeye's Louisiana Kitchen).

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Rolling Start is a nonprofit Center for Independent Living that delivers free independent living services, advocacy, peer support, assistive technology lending, housing referrals, personal assistant matching, employment support, benefits coordination, and emergency preparedness programming to people with disabilities, seniors, and veterans across San Bernardino, Inyo, and Mono Counties. Its flagship offering is QuickMatch, a searchable registry that connects consumers with available Personal Care Assistants.

Product overview

Rolling Start is a nonprofit Center for Independent Living that provides a coordinated portfolio of disability services rather than a single technology product. Its core offerings include the QuickMatch Personal Assistant Services Registry (a searchable database connecting consumers with personal care assistants), an Assistive Technology Device Lending Library, a Traumatic Brain Injury Program, Five Core Services (Information and Referral, Peer Support, Advocacy, Independent Living Support, and Transition Services), Disability Disaster Access & Resources, and CalAIM Community Supports. These services are delivered through its San Bernardino and Victorville offices with a focus on consumer-driven independent living.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• QuickMatch: A Personal Assistant Services registry for RSI consumers - a searchable database of individuals who want to work as private Personal Care Assistants.

Products and services

• QuickMatch Personal Assistant Services Registry A searchable database registry connecting consumers with disabilities to available Personal Care Assistants who match their search criteria. Provided at no cost to eligible Rolling Start consumers.
• Assistive Technology Device Lending Library A lending program offering assistive technology devices such as walkers, shower chairs, transfer benches, commodes, crutches, canes, ramps, and other mobility and daily living aids at no cost to individuals with disabilities.
• Five Core Independent Living Services Five core services including Information and Referral, Peer Support and Social Gathering, Systems and Individual Advocacy, Independent Living Support, and Transition and Diversion Services delivered to consumers with disabilities in San Bernardino, Inyo, and Mono Counties.
• Traumatic Brain Injury Program Grant-funded program providing community integration services, employment support, information and referral, public education, and the From Brain Injury to Wellness workshop series for individuals with traumatic brain injuries in San Bernardino, Inyo, and Mono Counties.
• Disability Disaster Access and Resources (DDAR) Emergency preparedness program providing disaster planning, backup battery resources for assistive technology, food and water storage, transportation support, and starter disaster kits for individuals with disabilities.
• CalAIM Community Supports California Medi-Cal Community Supports program offering minor home modifications and transitions from nursing facilities to community living for eligible Rolling Start consumers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Successfully transitioned approximately 63 people with severe disabilities from skilled nursing facilities into their own homes over six years
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNot-for-profit Medi-Cal and Medicare health plan headquartered in Rancho Cucamonga, California. The largest health plan in the Inland Empire and one of the fastest-growing health plans in the nation.
• San Bernardino County Department of Aging and Adult Services (DAAS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDedicated to helping seniors and at-risk individuals improve or maintain choice, independence, and quality of life. Rolling Start partnered with DAAS to form the San Bernardino Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC).
• Transitional Work Solutions, LLCminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading provider of Return to Work Solutions and Consulting Services. Offers innovative options for employers when they cannot meet light duty restrictions of injured employees through partnerships with local non-profits.
• 211 / Connect IEminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCommunity resource hotline and online platform used for connecting consumers to services and coordinating care.
• Loma Linda University Medical Center (LLUMC)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSpeech-language pathologists referred Jeremy's family to RSI's Voice Options program that provides iPads with speech apps to individuals with complex communication needs.
• Inland Caregiver Resource CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner providing support services for family or informal caregivers involved in traumatic brain injury services.
• Inspired by DriveminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCompany that provided specialized car seat at exceptionally affordable price for consumer with cerebral palsy and pica through advocacy at Abilities Expo.
• Feeding AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership enables monthly free food and pantry support to members of the community living with disabilities, including seniors and veterans.
• St. John's Community HealthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare provider partnering for mobile health clinic events offering free screenings and health services.
• Department of Aging and Adult Services Digital Connections ProgramminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProgram providing free iPad tablets to consumers for digital inclusion and access to assistive technology.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Independent Living Center of Southern California: Southern California CIL providing independent living skills, advocacy, assistive technology, and transition services to people with disabilities—mirrors Rolling Start's service portfolio and target population.
• Access Center for Independent Living: San Diego-area Center for Independent Living offering personal assistant referral, IL skills, advocacy, and assistive technology to consumers with disabilities—directly comparable mix of services.
• Community Resources for Independent Living (CRIL): Bay Area CIL providing the federally mandated five core services plus assistive technology, housing, and personal assistance referral to people with disabilities—functionally identical operating model.
• FREED Center for Independent Living: Northern California CIL serving people with disabilities across multiple counties with independent living, advocacy, transition, and assistive technology services—closest analog to Rolling Start's multi-county regional model.
• Dayle McIntosh Center: Center for Independent Living serving Orange County, California, providing the same five core IL services (information & referral, peer support, advocacy, IL skills, transitions) to people with disabilities—directly comparable to Rolling Start's model.

Others

• Mobility Works: National provider of wheelchair-accessible vehicles and adaptive mobility equipment. While a commercial entity rather than a CIL, it overlaps with Rolling Start's assistive-technology and accessibility ecosystem.
• Inland Caregiver Resource Center: Regional partner organization that provides caregiver support and education—functionally adjacent, and explicitly listed as a Rolling Start partner serving TBI caregivers.

Broad incumbents

• The Arc of California: Statewide chapter of a national disability advocacy and services organization that addresses independent living, employment, and advocacy for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities—broader portfolio than Rolling Start but overlapping mission.
• Easterseals Southern California: Large regional nonprofit providing disability services including assistive technology, employment, and independent living skills across Southern California—overlaps substantially with Rolling Start's menu of services at greater scale.
• Disability Rights California: California's federally funded Protection & Advocacy (P&A) system serving people with disabilities statewide; while more policy/legal-focused, it is the broader disability-rights incumbent operating in the same service geography as Rolling Start.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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