Occk

What Occk does

OCCK, Inc. is a private 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded on April 1, 1970, and headquartered in Salina, Kansas. It provides disability support, home health, and employment services to children, adults with disabilities, seniors, and employers across North Central Kansas through four regional offices (Salina, Abilene, Beloit, Concordia) plus a Topeka assistive-technology office, mobile units, and service reach across 50+ Kansas counties. The organization employs 300-350+ staff and serves more than 5,700 people annually (with one source citing 6,500+), and is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors with no parent company, subsidiaries, or external equity investors.

OCCK's service portfolio spans three main lines. (1) Living at Home Services is an umbrella offering 14 sub-services including Alzheimer's and Dementia Care, Autism Services, Brain Injury Support, Children's/Infant Toddler Services, Assistive Technology (one of five Kansas AT Access Sites with a 3,000+ item loan library and the Kansas Equipment Exchange), Community Living, Independent Living, Personal and Home Care, ChoreFree Chore Services, Retirement Services, Hiring In-Home Attendants (fiscal agent), Service Coordination via DPOK (CDDO), Community Access Services, and Transitioning Home. (2) Home Health Services are delivered under the InMyHome brand launched in 2014, including Health Education, Medical Case Management, Personal and Home Care, Skilled Nursing, Telehealth (electronic nurse monitoring with vital-sign tracking), and Therapies (physical, occupational, speech-language, behavior). (3) Employment Services under the Workforce Solutions of OCCK brand encompass Employer Services, the annual 35-year Employment Expo, Supported Employment and Internships (including Project SEARCH placements at Salina Regional Health Center and recycling-center sites), Ticket to Work (authorized SSA Employment Network), Job Training, and School Transition. OCCK also runs a substantial Transportation division: the CityGo fixed-route urban bus (launched 2008, redesigned September 2025 with five color-coded routes and 150+ stops covering 70% of Salina), the 81 Connection regional route between Belleville and Salina (launched 2017), paratransit across 14 counties, Med-A-Van and NEMT (including for Tammy Walker Cancer Center), Kancycle bike sharing, discounted taxi rides, and an Airport Shuttle. A transit mobile app was launched in 2022.

The revenue model is dominated by government and Medicaid/Medicare reimbursement streams, supplemented by KDOT and city transit contracts, federal grants (notably a three-year Administration on Community Living grant for dementia services from 2021), state grants (KDADS, Kansas Department of Commerce DRAW funding), foundation and community grants, and free or no-charge services funded through other program revenues. OCCK holds a five-year End-Dependence Kansas contract with Kansas Rehabilitation Services (awarded 2016) and serves as an authorized Ticket to Work Employment Network. Distribution is primarily through direct service delivery via regional offices, supplemented by mobile units, partner referrals (DPOK, Independent Connection, Families Together, Area Agencies on Aging), and an online Disability Advocacy Resource Center co-developed with the Disability Rights Center of Kansas. Long-tenured leadership includes President/CEO Shelia Nelson-Stout (with OCCK since 1981, CEO since 2011), recently joined by CFO Mark Millard (2025) and CHRO Carrie Free (2023). The organization has no parent company, no venture or equity funding, no subsidiaries, and no disclosed acquisitions or M&A activity.

Name

Occk

Legal name

OCCK, Inc.

Website

https://occk.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

OCCK, Inc. is a Kansas-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing disability support, home health, employment, and transportation services to individuals with disabilities, seniors, children, and employers across North Central Kansas, serving more than 5,700 people annually through regional offices, mobile units, and transit operations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Support Services

NAICS

Home Health Care Services (62161), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (6243), Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (62321)

SIC

Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090), Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340), Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744)

akta.pro primary industry

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGAEAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Skilled Home Health Aide Services (HHA/CNA under Skilled Plan of Care) (HLADAFAF), Assistive Technology (AT) & AAC Services (EDAJAKAF), Dispatch, Control Centers & Operations Management (OCC) (THAIANAD)

Keywords

• Disability support services
• Home health care
• Assistive technology services
• Supported employment programs
• Public transit services

Headquarters

HQ city

Salina

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Government Contracts and Medicaid/Medicare Reimbursement: Primary revenue source through contracts with Kansas state agencies (KDADS, KDHE, Kansas Rehabilitation Services) for Home and Community Based Services waivers, brain injury services, and developmental disability services. Services funded by Medicare, Medicaid, or private insurance for medical case management and skilled nursing.
2. Fiscal Agent Services for Self-Direction: Administrative support for self-directed services including payroll records, background checks, tax withholding and reporting, and workers' compensation. OCCK maintains a list of available personal attendants.
3. Employment Services Contracts: Services funded through Kansas Rehabilitation Services including the five-year End-Dependence Kansas contract (awarded 2016) and Ticket to Work program services as an authorized Employment Network.
4. Transportation Services: Public transit services operated in partnership with cities including CityGo fixed-route bus service, 81 Connection regional route, and paratransit services. Funded through Kansas Department of Transportation and city partnerships.
5. Grants and Foundations: Three-year grant from Administration on Community Living (2021) for dementia-related services development. Kansas Department of Commerce DRAW funding for regional training facility. Various foundation and government grants for specific programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels9 records

Marketing channels13 records

Core offering

OCCK, Inc. is a private 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers disability support services to children and adults with short- or long-term disabilities across North Central Kansas. Its core offerings span three main service lines — Living at Home Services (in-home personal care, assistive technology, autism, brain injury, Alzheimer's/dementia, children's early intervention, independent and community living), Home Health Services under the InMyHome brand (skilled nursing, telehealth, therapies, medical case management), and Employment Services through Workforce Solutions of OCCK (job placement, supported employment, Ticket to Work, employer training). OCCK also operates a regional Transportation division including CityGo fixed-route bus service, 81 Connection regional bus, paratransit, and non-emergency medical transportation.

Product overview

OCCK, Inc. is a private 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that has operated since 1970 serving North Central Kansas. Rather than a single product, OCCK offers a broad portfolio of disability support services organized into three main service lines: (1) Living at Home Services — an umbrella covering 14 sub-services including Alzheimer's & Dementia Care, Autism Services, Brain Injury Support, Children's/Infant Toddler Services, Assistive Technology, Community Living, Independent Living, Personal/Home Care, Chore Services, Retirement Services, Hiring In-Home Attendants, Service Coordination, and Transitioning Home; (2) Home Health Services — provided under the InMyHome brand since 2014, offering Health Education, Medical Case Management, Personal & Home Care, Skilled Nursing, Telehealth, and Therapies including physical, occupational, speech-language, and behavior therapy; and (3) Employment Services through Workforce Solutions of OCCK, encompassing Employer Services, the annual Employment Expo (now in its 35th year), Supported Employment & Internships (including Project SEARCH), Ticket to Work, and Job Training. OCCK also operates a major Transportation division offering CityGo fixed-route urban bus service (launched 2008), the 81 Connection regional fixed-route between Belleville and Salina (launched 2017), paratransit, non-emergency medical transportation, and related mobility services. Key sub-brands include InMyHome (home health), Workforce Solutions (employment), and ChoreFree (household chore services). OCCK additionally hosts an online Disability Advocacy Resource Center in partnership with DRC Kansas and KDADS, and awards the annual More Than You Think Scholarship to students with disabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Living at Home Services A comprehensive suite of in-home care and community-living services for children and adults with short- or long-term disabilities in North Central Kansas, including Alzheimer's & Dementia care, Assistive Technology, Autism Services, Brain Injury Support, Children's Services, Chore Services, Community Access, Community Living, Independent Living, Personal and Home Care, Retirement Services, Hiring In-Home Attendants, Service Coordination, and Transitioning Home.
• Home Health Services (InMyHome of OCCK) Home-based health and medical services under the InMyHome brand, including Health Education, Medical Case Management, Personal & Home Care, Skilled Nursing, Telehealth, and Therapies (physical, occupational, speech-language, and behavior therapy) for children and adults needing in-home clinical support.
• Employment Services (Workforce Solutions of OCCK) Disability employment services including Employer Services, Employment Expo, Supported Employment & Internships, Ticket to Work, Transition From School, and Job Training — all delivered through the Workforce Solutions of OCCK brand for job seekers with disabilities and employer partners in North Central Kansas.
• OCCK Transportation Services Public transportation services including CityGo fixed-route bus, 81 Connection regional bus, paratransit, Med-A-Van, Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT), KanConnect regional fixed routes, Kancycle bike sharing, discounted taxi rides, and Salina Airport Shuttle, serving 14+ counties in North Central Kansas.
• Assistive Technology Services (Kansas AT Access Site) Assistive technology services as one of five Kansas Assistive Technology Access Sites, offering assessments, an equipment loan library of over 3,000 pieces, the Kansas Equipment Exchange for refurbished DME, Kansas AgrAbility, the Telecommunications Access Program (TAP), community education, and business consultations; mobile AT units added in 2025.
• Telehealth / Daily Nurse Monitoring (InMyHome) Daily nurse monitoring service providing electronic communication with physicians and therapists, vital signs tracking (blood sugar, blood pressure, weight), and direct linkage to local emergency responders, with equipment provided without requiring a phone or internet connection.
• Community Access Services Adult day services helping individuals with disabilities learn new skills, enjoy recreational activities, increase independence, socialize, access community activities, and receive support around education, retirement planning, hobbies, assistive technology, and specialized medical care.
• Ticket to Work Authorized Ticket to Work service provider under the Social Security Administration, offering career counseling, vocational rehabilitation, and job placement and training for SSDI/SSI beneficiaries ages 18 through 64 who are blind or have a disability.
• Community Living Group home and community living services helping individuals with disabilities transition to living independently, including training on budgeting, shopping, privacy, advocacy, decision-making, rights, relationships, independence skills, and safety.
• Children's Services / Infant Toddler Services Early intervention services for children from birth to age three, provided free of charge in natural environments (daycare, home) including speech/language services, occupational therapy, physical therapy, cognitive/social/emotional/behavioral support, nutrition, special instructions, assistive technology, and family service coordination.
• Independent Living Services Independent living resources and training for people with disabilities in North Central Kansas, including scheduled training times, 24-hour on-call services, and skills development for living independently in one's own apartment or house.
• Service Coordination Service coordination for people with developmental disabilities, working with the Disability Planning Organization of Kansas (DPOK) — the designated Community Developmental Disability Organization (CDDO) for North Central Kansas — to help individuals develop individualized plans, navigate systems, and access community resources.
• Hiring In-Home Attendants / Financial Management Services (Fiscal Agent) Self-directed services assisting people with disabilities and seniors in hiring, training, and managing personal attendants. OCCK provides fiscal agent services including payroll records, background checks, tax withholding and reporting, workers' compensation, and a list of available personal assistants.
• Alzheimer's & Dementia Care Memory loss support services including caregiver support, information and referral, in-home caregiver training, and coordination with the University of Kansas Alzheimer's Disease Center and North Central Community Organizations.
• Brain Injury Support Services Brain injury support services including expert care training, information and resources, system navigation, stress and anxiety reduction tips, peer support, and in-home caregiver training. OCCK helped establish the Brain Injury Waiver in Kansas and employs nationally certified Brain Injury Specialists.
• Autism Services Autism support services for individuals age birth to 21 diagnosed with autism, including needs assessment, symptom and behavior management, independence building, system navigation, barrier removal, information and assistance, coping strategy development, relationship building, problem-solving skills, and support groups.
• Salina CityGo Fixed-Route Transit Service Fixed-route urban bus service in Saline County, Kansas, operating in partnership with the City of Salina and KDOT. New redesigned routes effective September 8, 2025, with five color-coded routes covering West Salina, East Salina, North Central/South Salina, Ohio Corridor, and Southeast Salina, with 150+ bus stops.
• 81 Connection Regional Bus Service Fixed-route bus service connecting Belleville to Salina, providing regional transportation across North Central Kansas and complementing the Salina CityGo urban bus system.
• More Than You Think Scholarship Annual scholarship program supporting students with disabilities in North Central Kansas, established in 2020 to commemorate OCCK's 50 years of service.
• Annual Employment Expo The 35th Annual OCCK, Inc. Employment Expo — the largest hiring event in Salina and North Central Kansas — connecting businesses with job seekers with disabilities, hosted at Tony's Pizza Events Center in Salina, KS. Nearly 40 employers and approximately 600 participants attend annually.

Quantifiable outcome

• People receiving case management had 32 percent lower risk of going to the emergency department
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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AI maturity

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Feature5 records

Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered core, strategic and supporting.

• KANSASWORKScoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 June 2026Partnership for job fairs and employment services. KANSASWORKS Mobile Unit assists job seekers at OCCK-hosted job fairs with application assistance and employment resources. OCCK hosted a job fair on June 26, 2026 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at OCCK's facility in Salina.
• Kansas Department of CommercestrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Provider of DRAW funding to support a regional training facility in Concordia, strengthening training opportunities for caregiving, transportation, and services for people with disabilities.
• University of Kansas Alzheimer's Disease CenterstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Partnership to bring memory care help and resources to Kansas. OCCK partnered with KU Alzheimer's Disease Center and North Central Community Organizations to provide in-home support and training for caregivers. Also partnered in 2021 with three-year grant from Administration on Community Living for dementia-related services.
• City of SalinacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to operate and manage CityGo fixed-route transit service including fleet of buses, drivers, support staff, 150 bus stops, and service area covering 70% of the city. CityGo launched in 2008 with 3 routes and 125 stops, now expanded with redesigned network effective September 2025.
• Kansas Department of TransportationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency partner for public transit services including CityGo, 81 Connection, and other transportation programs. Funding partner for transportation infrastructure and operations.
• Assistive Technology for Kansans (ATK) ProjectcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOCCK is one of five Kansas Assistive Technology Access Sites. ATK Project oversees the Kansas Equipment Exchange (KEE) statewide Durable Medical Equipment reuse program. OCCK has over 3,000 pieces of equipment in its loan library.
• Kansas AgrAbility ProjectstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerOCCK is one of three AgrAbility sites in Kansas. Part of national network authorized by 1990 Farm Bill. Provides education and assistance for farmers with disabilities to continue agricultural work. Staff combines agriculture knowledge with disability expertise.
• Project SEARCHstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing on-site internship experiences for youth and adults with disabilities leading to competitive employment. OCCK Workforce Solutions is job placement vendor for Project SEARCH interns at Salina Regional Health Center. Also partnerships with SRHC for Abilene Recycling Center and Mitchell County Recycling Center.
• Disability Rights Center of Kansas (DRC Kansas)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOCCK partnered with DRC Kansas for The Power of Advocacy, a free three-part series on disability rights, Medicaid, appeals, assistive technology access, and person-centered advocacy. DRC Kansas is the federally designated Protection and Advocacy agency providing free legal help to Kansans with disabilities.
• Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency providing oversight and funding for disability services. Supports OCCK's mobile Assistive Technology units initiative. KDADS administers programs related to Medicaid long-term supports, Home and Community Based Services (HCBS), aging services, and disability programs.
• Families Together, Inc.supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerStatewide nonprofit supporting families with children and youth with disabilities. Partner in developing Special Education Rights Guide collaboratively with DRC Kansas. Provides training, information, and resources to help parents navigate early intervention, education, and healthcare.
• Independent Connection, Inc.supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCenter for Independent Living (CIL) serving North Central Kansas with offices in Salina and Concordia. Consumer-controlled, community-based organization operated by people with disabilities. Provides peer support, information and referral, independent living skills training, and advocacy.
• Salina Regional Health CentersupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare partner for Project SEARCH internships and medical transportation services. OCCK provides transportation for North Central Kansas patients to and from appointments at the Tammy Walker Cancer Center.
• Tammy Walker Cancer CentersupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare facility receiving transportation services from OCCK for North Central Kansas patients attending appointments.
• Kansas Rehabilitation ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency providing five-year End-Dependence Kansas contract (awarded 2016). OCCK staff appointed to serve on Kansas Rehabilitation Services Council and Kansas Employment First Oversight Committee by the Governor.
• Local Chambers of CommercesupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerActive membership and participation in multiple chambers: Abilene, Beloit, Belleville, Concordia, Minneapolis, Ellsworth, Lincoln, Mankato, Salina, and Tri-County Area Chambers of Commerce for community engagement and business networking.
• National Disability OrganizationssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerOCCK is involved with ANCOR (American Network of Community Options and Resources), ACCSES, APSE (Advancing Employment, Connecting People), I-NABIR, RESNA, CTAA (Community Transportation Association of America), InterHab, and SHRM for best practices and advocacy.
• Tony's Pizza Events CentersupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVenue partner for annual Employment Expo. OCCK helped Tony's Pizza hire its first employees through supported employment services in 1989.
• Sunflower Manufacturing (Beloit)supportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCommunity-based paid job site for supported employment services, providing employment opportunities for individuals with significant disabilities.
• Abilene Recycling CentersupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCommunity-based employment site where people receiving OCCK services help operate the recycling center.
• North Central Kansas Regional Transportation NetworksupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional network coordinating transportation services across North Central Kansas communities.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves13 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Independent Connection, Inc. Center for Independent Living serving North Central Kansas with offices in Salina and Concordia; provides peer support, independent living skills training, information & referral, and advocacy for people with disabilities. Explicitly named as a referral partner of OCCK and operates in the same geography with overlapping CIL services.
• SourceAmerica: National AbilityOne program administrator creating employment opportunities for people with disabilities through federal contracts. Comparable to OCCK's Workforce Solutions / Supported Employment / Project SEARCH model serving people with significant disabilities in competitive employment.
• Penn-Mar Human Services: Regional nonprofit providing community living, employment, and behavioral health services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Closely comparable multi-service regional model, although serving Pennsylvania/Maryland rather than Kansas.
• LifeSkills (Indiana): Regional multi-service nonprofit providing case management, home-based services, employment supports, and community living for people with developmental disabilities and mental health needs. Comparable integrated service-line model to OCCK, though serving Indiana.

Broad incumbents

• Easterseals: National nonprofit network providing disability services, home health, employment supports, and assistive technology across the U.S. Compares as a broader incumbent offering a similar multi-line disability services portfolio (in-home, employment, AT) that OCCK delivers regionally.
• The Arc of the United States: National disability advocacy and services organization supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) with services including employment, community living, advocacy, and family support. Directly comparable to OCCK's I/DD service lines (Community Living, Service Coordination, Employment Services).
• Goodwill Industries International: National nonprofit providing employment services, job training, and supported employment for people with disabilities and other barriers to employment. Comparable to OCCK's Workforce Solutions division and Project SEARCH internship model.
• Sevita Health: Large national provider of home and community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain injuries, and seniors. Directly comparable in service mix (in-home care, community living, employment supports, therapies) but operates at national scale versus OCCK's regional Kansas footprint.
• BrightSpring Health Services: Public company providing home and community-based services, including home health, behavioral health, and I/DD services. Comparable service mix to OCCK's Home Health and Living at Home divisions but operates as a scaled national provider with much larger revenue base.

Others

• Kansas AgrAbility Project: Kansas statewide AgrAbility program operated through Kansas State University that OCCK partners with as one of three Kansas AgrAbility sites. Comparable as an enabler/ecosystem partner rather than direct competitor — supports the same farmer/rancher disability population OCCK serves through Assistive Technology.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/OCCK_Inc
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCOULFh745I_eHyjgt_ozmWg
• Facebookfacebook.com/occkinc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/occk-inc
• Instagraminstagram.com/occk_inc

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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