United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Cleveland

Name

United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Cleveland

Legal name

United Cerebral Palsy Association of Greater Cleveland Inc.

Website

https://ucpcleveland.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1950

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability and Human Services

NAICS

Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (62321), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (624310), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialized Assisted Living for Developmental/Intellectual Disabilities (Adult) (HLADABAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Interagency Coordination & Case Management (VR, DD, Medicaid Waivers) (EDAKANAM), Assistive Technology (AT) & AAC Services (EDAJAKAF), Disability Services & Assistive Solutions (Accessibility, Assistive Tech) (BPAGALAM), Pediatric Rehabilitation & Mobility DME (Adaptive Seating, Pediatric Mobility) (HLAHAMAI)

Keywords

• Disability services
• Pediatric therapy
• Vocational rehabilitation
• Assistive technology
• Community employment

Headquarters

HQ city

Cleveland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Charitable Donations and Grants: As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, UCP relies heavily on charitable donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations, as well as government and private grants. The organization reports that 88 cents of every dollar contributed directly impacts programming.
2. Service Fees (Medicaid/Medicare/Insurance): Fees for therapy and other services may be reimbursable by insurance companies and Medicaid. The organization is a certified Medicaid/Medicare provider.
3. Sliding Fee Scale: Services include a sliding fee scale based on income for families whose fees are not covered by third-party payers.
4. Government Funding: UCP receives partial funding from Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities (CCBDD) and is a United Way partner agency since 1958.
5. Vocational Services Contracting: OakLeaf Vocational Habilitation contracts with area businesses for work projects including secure document shredding, light assembly, packaging, sorting, collating, bulk mailing, and data entry. Individuals are paid hourly minimum wage when working on contracts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Cleveland is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing disability services across the lifespan through two Centers of Excellence. LeafBridge delivers pediatric physical, occupational, and speech therapy, the Steps to Independence® intensive therapy program, specialty clinics, AAC services, assistive technology evaluations, alternative education, and family case management for children birth to age 22. OakLeaf provides adult day services, vocational habilitation, community employment placement, transition services, and 24-hour residential care in two ICF group homes.

Product overview

United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Cleveland is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization providing life span disability services through two Centers of Excellence: LeafBridge for Children (ages 0–22) and OakLeaf for Adults. The LeafBridge portfolio encompasses skilled therapy services (physical, occupational, and speech therapy), the Steps to Independence® intensive therapy program, specialty clinics (Serial Casting, Feeding, Mobility, CVI, Aquatic Therapy), the Club chAT social group, Assistive Technology evaluations and devices, Case Management/Family Resources, and an Alternative Education Program (recently expanded via a $5M+ grant). The OakLeaf portfolio includes Adult Day Services, Vocational Habilitation (Voc Hab), OakLeaf Partners community-based employment and transition services (with 45+ business partners), ICF Group Homes (Edendale House and Memphis House), and Adult Assistive Technology services. The two centers operate from the Iris S. and Bert L. Wolstein Center in University Circle and the Resource Drive alternative education location in Brooklyn Heights.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• LeafBridge: A Center of Excellence for Children offering therapy services, educational services, and case management for children up to 22 years of age with developmental delays and disabilities.
• OakLeaf
• OakLeaf Partners

Products and services

• LeafBridge, A Center of Excellence for Children A center of excellence offering skilled therapy services, educational services, and case management for children up to 22 years of age with developmental delays and disabilities, built on a philosophy of early intervention and family-focused care.
• LeafBridge Therapy Services (Physical, Occupational, Speech)

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1,500 children and adults served annually
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers18 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Dick's House of SportcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity employment partner that hired individuals with disabilities through OakLeaf Partners placement services. Success story documented with Nick achieving 1-year anniversary at SouthPark Mall location.
• Cleveland CliniccoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver sponsor for UCP events; community employment partner placing individuals with disabilities in positions.
• University HospitalscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity employment partner providing job placement opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
• MetroHealthcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity employment partner providing job placement opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
• Giant EaglecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity employment partner providing job placement opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
• Huntington BankcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver sponsor for UCP events; board member organization (Joe Kwasny, Managing Director/SVP serves on Board of Directors).
• KeyBanc Capital MarketsflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum sponsor for UCP's Puttin' on the Ritz Gala; board member organization (Michael S. McMahon, Emeritus Board Member).
• The Music SettlementcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMusic therapy partnership providing therapeutic music programming for OakLeaf Adult Day Services participants.
• United Cerebral Palsy Association (National)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational affiliate organization. UCP of Greater Cleveland is an affiliate of the national United Cerebral Palsy Association.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• United Cerebral Palsy (National Organization): National affiliate network of which UCP of Greater Cleveland is a member. Operates the same lifespan disability services model across multiple affiliates, sharing the cerebral palsy focus and competing for the same donor/grant pool.
• Easterseals: National nonprofit network providing disability services including therapy, early intervention, vocational training, and community employment — directly overlapping UCP's LeafBridge and OakLeaf service portfolios and competing for the same Medicaid and United Way funding.
• The Arc of the United States: National nonprofit advocating for and serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities through state and local chapters. Directly comparable mission, residential services, employment programs, and case management.
• Goodwill Industries International: National nonprofit operating community employment, vocational rehabilitation, and contract work programs for individuals with disabilities — directly comparable to UCP's OakLeaf Partners community employment and OakLeaf Vocational Habilitation services.
• Hattie Larlham: Ohio-based nonprofit serving children and adults with developmental disabilities through residential, day, vocational, and therapy services. Same population served and overlapping Ohio Medicaid waiver funding sources as UCP of Greater Cleveland.
• May Institute: National nonprofit providing lifespan services for individuals with autism, developmental disabilities, and brain injury, including residential, educational, and vocational programs. Comparable service breadth and CARF-accredited operating model.
• Volunteers of America: National nonprofit providing disability services, behavioral health, housing, and community programs across all 50 states. Overlaps with UCP in residential, employment, and case management services for individuals with developmental disabilities.

Regional players

• Achievement Centers for Children: Cleveland-based nonprofit serving children with disabilities and their families through therapy, education, recreation, and camp programs. Direct overlap with UCP's LeafBridge pediatric therapy and assistive technology services in the same Northeast Ohio market.
• Bellefaire JCB: Cleveland-area nonprofit serving children and adolescents with autism, mental health needs, and developmental disabilities through residential, educational, and outpatient services. Comparable CARF-accredited model serving a partially overlapping client base in Northeast Ohio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ucpcleveland
• Facebookfacebook.com/ucpcleveland
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ucp-of-greater-cleveland

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors

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