Welcome to THE ROLAND CENTER

OUR MISSION & VISION

Supporting adults with IDD in the pursuit of a rich, meaningful life.

The Roland Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in La Puente, California. Our vision is to ensure every adult with IDD receives tailored support, precision care, and dignified treatment; regardless of their age, diagnoses, or circumstances. Through specialised programs, compassionate professionals, and evidence-based practices, we are committed to helping individuals thrive with purpose, independence, and respect.

WE ARE VISIONARIES

World's First CARF-Accredited Dementia Specialist

The only CARF Internationally accredited provider offering both specialized dementia care services and specialized autism services to adults with IDD. This is a distinction that sets us apart globally. Our person-centred approach combines clinical expertise, compassionate support, and innovative care practices to enhance quality of life for every individual we serve.

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The Last Stamp World Premiere

FEATURED IMPACT STORY

Every life enriched is a story worth telling.

Meet the individuals whose journeys embody the mission of The Roland Center. From supported employment breakthroughs to thriving in community, these are the stories that drive us forward. Visit the website: https://www.thelaststampfilm.com/

65+

Years of service to the IDD community

#1

World-first CARF dementia accreditation

100s

Adults supported each year

5

Specialized programs & services

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY TRC COMMUNITY! Just a reminder, The Roland Center will be observing the federal holiday on Friday 07/03 in honor of Independence Day. Services will resume as normal, next week on Monday 07/06. STAY SAFE!

Big news from The Roland Center. 🎉

We’re officially CARF Accredited — recognized for our Community Integration and Supported Employment Programs after meeting rigorous international standards in health and human services.

And we’re proud to share that we are now the only agency dual-accredited to offer specialized services to adults with Autism AND older adults with IDD living with dementia.

This one’s for our community. The individuals we serve. The families who trust us. The caregivers who give everything. 💛

Swipe through to learn more about what this means for you and yours. 👉

The Roland Center is a pioneering force in the delivery of complex and specialised services, for adults with IDD.

As adults with IDD age, and their needs increase; our model of care is proven to keep people in their communities far longer than traditional timelines. This not only improves health outcomes and quality of life but also reduces the financial burden experienced by States struggling to keep up with providing adequate care.

Our promise?

Your loved one is in the best place they could be, when they join The Roland Center community.

#idd #disabilityinclusion #disabilitysupport #adultswithdisabilities #adultswithautism

Back again, back again, back A-GAIN!

After an amazing visit and presentation and visit last week, our besties from @specialneedzcoffee are back on-site this morning, serving up delicious coffee again! We had such a great time last week! Thank you @specialneedzcoffee for coming to hang out with us again!

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The applause said everything. Our incredible individuals performed a Grease medley for Regional Center staff and brought the house DOWN 🔥👏 They have been rehearsing for months, demonstrating tremendous passion, talent and discipline. They finally got to shine in front of a live audience. This is what happens when you show up, put in the work, and own the stage. We are so proud of you all. 🎶✨

#TheRolandCenter #InclusionWorks #DisabilityPride #Grease #LivePerformance ProudMoment

The LA County Fair hits different when you’re going with your people. 🎡

Our Roland Center family explored the fairgrounds, shopped the vendors, made their own purchases, and took on the whole experience — with our staff right there supporting every step. That’s community integration in action, and it was everything.

When adults with IDD have access to the same spaces, experiences, and joy as everyone else, the whole community wins.

📍 LA County Fair with The Roland Center

#TheRolandCenter #CommunityIntegration #DisabilityInclusion #IDD #LACountyFair

Tomorrow Evening! Caregiver Engagement Night. Please come and join us from 5-6.30PM. See flyers for details.

¡Mañana por la tarde! Noche de participación para cuidadores. Acompáñenos de 5:00 p. m. a 6:30 p. m. Consulte los folletos para más detalles.

JOY and FULFILLMENT live here.

At @therolandcenter your loved one is treated with dignity, respect and encouragement. Always!

The results speak for themselves.

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**SPECIAL EVENT TOMORROW**

See You There!

Swipe for info!

Different abilities. Different passions. One community.

At The Roland Center, we don’t ask people to fit a mold. We ask what lights them up — and then we build around that.

Singing. Art. Pool. Hoops. And apparently, one very attentive lizard.

This is what a good day looks like here.

#TRCLife #IDD #DifferentAbilities #Inclusion #AnimalTherapy MeaningfulLife

This Memorial Day, we remember Ganzer Roland. World War II veteran. Father. Co-founder of what would become The Roland Center.
In 1960, Ganzer and his wife built something the world didn't yet have a name for. A community where their son Gunner could belong, grow, and live fully.
Gunner still lives with us today.
Some legacies are written in history books whilst others are lived quietly, every single day.
Thank you, Ganzer. And thank you to all who served.
#MemorialDay #HonorAndRemember #TRCLegacy #IDD #Inclusion

Meet Gary - our Safety Officer.
Gary takes the role very seriously. As he should.
At The Roland Center, when someone shows up with purpose, with passion, and with something to contribute, we encourage that!
Purpose looks different for everyone. And everyone deserves the opportunity to live and express their own unique purpose.
#TRCLife #SafetyFirst #IDD #Inclusion #MeaningfulWork #DisabilityInclusion

This weekend gone, The Last Stamp screened at the Developmental Disabilities Nurses Association Annual Conference in Phoenix.

Hundreds of nurses and medical professionals who show up for this community every day. A six-hour drive on a Friday night. And Koji, standing in a room full of strangers, advocating for himself with confidence.

That’s the film. That’s the work. That’s why it matters.

Thank you @ddnanational and @icaremanagerpk for making this possible.

#TheLastStamp #IDD #SelfAdvocacy #DDNA #DisabilityInclusion #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs

Our people are what makes @therolandcenter a magical place.

Our individuals served, their families, our staff and community partners.

Everyone plays their part in contributing to our shared vision for an inclusive community and future for all.

❤️

#idd #disability #disabilityinclusion #disabilitysupport #adultswithidd #disabilitysupportprovider #sangabrielvalley #lapuente

Last Monday, members of our Community Based Opportunities Program (CBO) went to visit @nhmla

It was a wonderful day of immersion and integration for the group and everyone expressed what a wonderful time they had!

From taking pictures to show family to just wandering and soaking it in… This is just one way we support our individuals. Helping them gain access to the wider community, so they can also enjoy what so many others take for granted.

Can’t wait for the next daytrip! More content from this day to come.

#idd #iddcommunity #iddsupport #communityintegration #iddprovider #sangabrielvalley #sgv

Shoutout to our community member Joseph!

Joseph was awarded a prize for his incredible art work at ‘Autism Fresh’ - an event held just this weekend gone by.

Check out Joseph’s incredible skills! We recognize the talent.

Well done Joseph! 💫 🖼️ 🎨 👨🏻‍🎨

Everyone - please congratulate Joseph in the comments. When one of us wins, we all win!

#community #idd #iddsupport #iddcommunity #autismfresh #skillsdevelopment #artistsofinstagram #artevent #therolandcenter

At our Adult Development Center, we have something for everyone.

If you or your loved one has a goal, a passion, a skill to develop? We have the means to support individuals in their pursuits.

Shoot us a DM to learn more!

#idd #adultidddayprogram #adultdayprogram #iddawareness #iddawarenessmonth #iddsupport #intellectualdisabilities #developmentaldisabilities #therolandcenter

A wonderful week has been had at the @ANCOR Connect ‘26 conference.

We were invited by our wonderful technology partners @icaremanagerpk to present our short documentary ‘The Last Stamp’.

The response has been incredible and the film’s message is hitting home with service providers from all over the United States.

Koji, our beloved individual served is proving to be a wonderful advocate for his community and his story is touching everyone who comes into contact with him.

One more screening remains this afternoon.

Boston - thank you! Until next time.

#ancorconnect #idd #intellectualdisability #DevelopmentalDisabilities #IDDSupport #DementiaCare #downsyndrome #IDDAwareness

The Last Stamp World Premiere

Friday, March 27th 2026.

A night of joy, celebration and community.

Past. Present. Future.

Thank you to everyone who made this moment possible.

❤️

#idd #inclusionmatters #therolandcenter #thelaststamp #disabilitysupport #inclusionforall #dementiacare

Autism Acceptance Month isn’t a communications exercise. It’s an invitation to examine what inclusion actually looks like in practice. In policy, in design and in daily life.

At The Roland Center, that practice spans over six decades. The adults we serve don’t inspire us. They belong here. There’s a difference.

#AutismAcceptanceMonth #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs #Neurodiversity #IDD #Inclusion

We are absolutely still basking in the glow and warmth of our community after last Friday’s premiere of ‘The Last Stamp’.

Not only did we share the story of Koji- one of our valued community members, but we unveiled a suite of upgrades and modifications to both our Adult Day Program and our Residential homes.

A superb evening celebrating what is possible when an entire community unites behind the pursuit of a shared vision.

The future looks bright! 🤩

Say hello to Frank.

Frank is a participant of our Tailored Day Services Program.

Prior to this day just a couple of weeks ago, it had been 10 years since Frank last visited the beach.

10 YEARS!!

So when Frank told us that he wanted to go - we made sure to support him and ensure that he made it there.

Frank was thrilled. The serenity, the peace, the smell of the salty sea on the air…

Don’t take for granted the little things in life. They are really the big things!

‘The Last Stamp’ World Premiere Event.
03-27-26 @therolandcenter
A magical evening.
A celebration.
The best community in the world.

This is just a snippet - more photo and video of the evening to come!

Today is World Down Syndrome Day. 💙💛

We celebrate the incredible individuals with Down syndrome who enrich our communities every single day—their joy, their resilience, their unique perspectives that make the world brighter.

The progress we’ve made is remarkable. Life expectancy has tripled in recent decades. Inclusion is expanding. Voices are being heard.

But there’s a reality we need to talk about:
Adults with Down syndrome face significantly higher rates of early-onset Alzheimer’s and dementia—often decades earlier than the general population. The neuropathology connection is real, and it requires specialized care that most systems aren’t designed to provide.

At The Roland Center, we’re pioneering care that recognizes this. Our specialized dementia services for people with IDD ensure that individuals with Down syndrome continue living with dignity, engagement, and quality of life—even as cognitive changes emerge.

Our upcoming film, ‘The Last Stamp’ (premiering March 27th at The Roland Center), showcases exactly what’s possible for people with IDD and dementia when they receive this kind of precision care.

Celebration and action aren’t opposites. They go hand in hand.

Today, we celebrate. And tomorrow, we keep building a world where everyone gets the care they deserve.

#WorldDownSyndromeDay #WDSD2026 #DownSyndrome #IDD #DementiaCare #InclusionMatters #TheLastStamp #TheRolandCenter

Happy 80th Birthday Gunner Roland!

An incredible human, with a warm heart and generous spirit. The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree.

Gunner’s parents, our wonderful founders Shirley and Ganzer Roland started The Roland Center and SGV Residential Facility because they envisioned a better future for their son.

Gunner is such an important part of our community. Today and next week on the 27th of March, we celebrate! 🥳

#birthday #happybirthday #idd #disabilitysupport #adultdayprogram #supportedemployment #residentialcare #community #legacy #livingwithdisabilities #inspiration

March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month.

At the Roland Center, we celebrate the incredible diversity of those we serve. No two individuals are alike. No two individuals have the same needs.

Our range of evidence based interventions cater to a broad variety of needs. We truly have something for everyone!

As a result, everyday at the Roland Center is an enriching, fulfilling, engaging and joyous experience for those we serve!

That is what we as an organization strive to achieve above all else.

They say every image speaks 1,000 words… Please enjoy our 10,000 word thesis!

*Images by @sonda_cre8tiv for soon to be released documentary film “The Last Stamp”- commissioned by The Roland Center.

Meet Phillip!

Our resident retro game expert! Phillip loves to play retro games on the computer in our cyber lounge.

Phillip is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to his interests - from news to sports to games! You’ll be seeing more of Phillip on here!

Drop a wave 👋🏼 in the comments to let Phillip know his message was received! 😊

#nationaldisabilityawarenessmonth #idd #iddawareness #disabilityawareness #disabilityinclusion #disabilitysupport #communitylove #therolandcenter

Today, we celebrate the women who make the IDD community stronger every single day. 💚

To every woman who shows up.
To those who live boldly and unapologetically.
To the mothers who never stop advocating.
To the DSPs who turn a job into a calling.
To the clinicians, therapists, and educators who see potential first.

To the women changing the system from the inside out.
In every role, in every form-thank you!

The IDD community is built on your strength.
Today and every day, we honour you, we celebrate you, and we stand with you.

#InternationalWomensDay #IDD #WomenInCare #WomenInIDD #Caregivers #DirectSupport #Advocacy #ThankYou

At @therolandcenter, we specialize in serving those with complex needs. Our staff are skilled, compassionate and driven. Our standards are the highest in the world. If you want to live a rich, fulfilled and meaningful life - we are here to help. If your loved one requires a degree of support you haven’t found elsewhere - we are equipped and ready to step in and provide that support. Everyone deserves to live in a dignified manner, no matter the diagnosis. The Roland Center is ready to partner with you on this journey. ❤️ ❤️

#idd #intellectualdisabilities #developmentaldisabilities #nationaldisabilitiesawarenessmonth #therolandcenter #disabilitysupport #disabilityadvocate #disabilityadvocacy

Magic happens here every single day. ✨

As we get closer to the premiere of ‘The Last Stamp’, we wanted to share some behind-the-scenes moments from our three-day film shoot!

Having a real film crew here was such a special experience for everyone—the individuals we serve, our staff, and even the filmmakers themselves.
The crew was blown away by our facility, the activities we offer, and the incredible support our team provides every day.

It was a beautiful reminder: what feels like our daily routine is actually life-changing to others. 💙
We can’t wait to show you what’s possible when it comes to caring for people with IDD.

A diagnosis is not a definition. It’s not a life sentence.
That’s what this film is all about.
Stay tuned. Magic is coming. 🎬

#TheLastStamp #TheRolandCenter #BehindTheScenes #IDD #CareWithDignity #CommunityLove

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