About Us

Vision

We aspire to live in a diverse and inclusive world that gives value to every human being no matter our differences, backgrounds, beliefs, or abilities.

Mission

We aim to educate on the importance of inclusion in our communities and create recreational, leisure, and sports activities that are adaptive and inclusive to all abilities. As well as support the literary work of authors with disabilities and books that feature characters with disabilities.

Purpose

There are 56 million people living in the United States who self-identify as having at least one disability. The advocacy effort of Rolling With Me is dedicated to increasing disability awareness and inclusion in our communities As well as supporting literacy efforts that support and benefit disabled people. Everyone deserves the opportunity to identify with, and see themselves represented in, published literary works, media, and sports.

Founder

Margarita Elizondo

Recognized as Ability Awareness Hero of The Year, Margarita Elizondo is an author, keynote speaker, and inclusionist. She incorporates her 16 year Spinal Cord Injury journey and background in Communications to engage, educate, and empower her audience to appreciate diversity and inclusion in their community. Crowned Ms. Wheelchair California in 2013 and Mi Modelo Especial 2019 she used her titles as a platform to promote understanding, acceptance, and appreciation of individual learning and physical ability.

Now dedicated to writing and furthering her education when Margarita is not out changing the world's perspective, you can find her at her desk studying or off enjoying life with her three grandchildren.

To follow or learn more about Margarita:

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www.margaritaelizondo.com

Secretary

Kayla Elizondo

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As an assistant educator at Mount Miguel High School, Kayla empowers adult students with cognitive, developmental, and behavioral limitations with life skills and educational goals that will help them achieve their highest potential. Her passion for the disability community is built on: Dedication, Communication, Determination, & Trust, while embodying the ability to cater and adapt to all students needs. "Every person regardless of ability or background deserves the opportunity to live with dignity and respect" A Natural Sciences Major in Applied Biological Health Sciences, at the University of Saint Katherine, Kayla intends to pursue a graduate degree in Medical Sciences. In addition to her love for education she enjoys serving as Secretary of Rolling With Me. "I believe that for this world to change the narrative, we must understand what we need to change, by giving those affected by lack of equity the opportunity to be heard and included.”

Treasuerer

Carlos Salazar

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San Diego native and sports fanatic Carlos Salazar grew up playing many sports, but the sport that drove him to challenge his athletic abilities the most was soccer. Many of the skills he acquired from playing soccer: self-confidence, discipline, and being a team player are what helped him achieve his Bachelors in Business Administration with a focus in Management from San Diego State University and a Master's in Business Administration from National University. Carlos is now Plant Manager at Hodge Products. His pass time continues to be soccer as well as volunteering in the community.