Center for Disability Services

Name

Center for Disability Services

Legal name

Center for Disability Services Inc.

Website

https://cfdsny.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1946

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability and Human Services

NAICS

Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (62321), Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse Facilities (6232), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Skilled Nursing Care Facilities (8051), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Disability Services & Assistive Solutions (Accessibility, Assistive Tech) (BPAGALAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialized Assisted Living for Developmental/Intellectual Disabilities (Adult) (HLADABAJ), Neurorehabilitation Centers (HLAFAFAH), Respite Care for Adults with Disabilities / Special Needs (HSABAGAI), Disability Case Management, Retention & Student Support (EDALAGAJ)

Keywords

• Disability services
• Special education
• Residential care
• Developmental disabilities
• Skilled nursing facility

Headquarters

HQ city

Albany

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government Funded Services: Primary revenue stream through Medicaid, OPWDD (Office for People With Developmental Disabilities), and other government programs. Services include residential, day programs, clinical services, and educational programs funded through state and federal programs.
2. Federal Grants: Federal grant funding for specific initiatives such as the $2 million grant for health record integration with Albany Medical Center and $1.549 million Green Initiative Housing grant for energy-efficient group home construction.
3. Donations and Fundraising Events: Annual fundraising through events like 518Gives Telethon (goal $100,000 with $50,000 matching), Festival of Trees, Buddy Walk, and other community events. Also includes legacy giving through Supplemental Pooled Trust.
4. Camp Fees: Summer camp programs including Clover Patch Camp (Day Camp $650/week, Overnight $1400/week) and Camp Spectacular. Financial assistance available through scholarships and OPWDD self-directed budgets.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Center for Disability Services is a nonprofit organization that delivers a continuum of care for individuals with disabilities, including K-12 special education, preschool programs, adult residential services in certified group homes and supportive apartments, supported employment and day programs, skilled nursing care, primary and specialty healthcare, behavioral support, respite services, and accessible summer camps. With 80+ locations across 15 counties, it supports over 10,000 individuals annually across 300+ diagnoses through integrated clinical, educational, residential, and community-based programs.

Product overview

Center for Disability Services operates as a multi-service organization providing a comprehensive continuum of care for individuals with disabilities. The organization offers: education services (Kevin G. Langan School at Albany and Prospect, St. Margaret's Center skilled nursing facility, CloverPatch Preschool, MOVE and RAAVE educational programs); adult services (Residential Services including Supervised and Supportive Living, Supported Employment/SEMP, Day Programs, Community Habilitation, In-Home Behavior Support, Respite Services); healthcare services (Center Health Care with primary care, dental, neurology, psychiatry, and therapy services); recreational programs (Clover Patch Camp, Camp Spectacular); and research & development (HII Tech for assistive technology product development). The organization serves over 10,000 individuals annually through 80+ locations in 15 counties.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Center Health Care: Comprehensive health care services including Primary Care, Dental, Neurology, Psychiatry, Physiatry, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech Therapy.
• HII Tech
• Clover Patch Camp
• Down Syndrome Aim High Resource Center
• MOVE International
• RAAVE
• Kevin G. Langan School
• St. Margaret's Center

Products and services

• Center Health Care Comprehensive primary care, dental, neurology, psychiatry, physiatry, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy services offered at a single facility with specialized services for individuals with disabilities.
• Kevin G. Langan School at Albany NYS-accredited K-12 school serving students with multiple disabilities, autism, and traumatic brain injuries from 58 districts, utilizing RAAVE and MOVE educational models with an 8:1:4 or 12:1:6 student-to-staff ratio.
• Langan School at Prospect K-12 educational services for students in Warren, Washington, and Saratoga counties with multiple disabilities, autism, and traumatic brain injuries, operating as a MOVE Model Site.
• St. Margaret's Center Skilled nursing facility providing 24-hour medical care for medically fragile infants, children, and young adults, with capabilities including ventilator weaning and transition to less restrictive environments.
• Residential Services The largest provider of residential services for individuals with disabilities in Upstate New York, offering Supervised Living in 51 certified group homes and Supportive Living in certified apartments.
• Supported Employment (SEMP) Employment Options program providing in-depth training, meaningful job placement, on-site training, ongoing support by professional employment specialists, and advocacy for individuals with disabilities.
• Mail Fulfillment Center Commercial print and mail business providing competitive employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
• Day Programs Site-Based Day Habilitation and Without Walls community-based programming teaching daily living, communication, and social skills, plus After School/After Work Respite Program.
• Community Habilitation One-on-one training and assistance in home and community settings to help individuals with developmental disabilities improve independent living skills and pursue community goals.
• Queensbury Respite Home 24/7 respite care available including days, overnights, weeknights, weekends, and school breaks for individuals ages 6 and older with intellectual/developmental disabilities.
• In-Home Behavior Support Behavior support services assisting families caring for individuals with Autism and Dual Diagnosis to manage and change ongoing challenging behaviors in the home environment.
• Clover Patch Camp Fully accessible overnight and day camp in Glenville, NY for children (age 5 and older) and adults with disabilities, offering swimming, arts and crafts, sports, and nature activities at $650/week for day camp and $1,400/week for overnight camp.
• Camp Spectacular Therapeutic summer camp for children entering 3rd through 12th grade with autism spectrum disorders, led by certified special education teachers and master social workers.
• CloverPatch Preschool Nurturing learning environment for children ages 3 to 5 with disabilities, available in Albany and Glenville locations, utilizing MOVE, RAAVE, and LIP classroom models.
• Beyond Langan Education Consulting Services Educational consulting services providing assessments, AAC training, MOVE consultation, PECS training, behavioral consultations, and technology assistance to school districts and families.
• Prospect Center Affiliate of Center for Disability Services providing Adult Services, Family Support, and Medical and Therapy Services in the Tri-County Area (Warren, Washington, and Saratoga counties).
• Down Syndrome Aim High Resource Center Resource center supporting individuals with Down syndrome and their families through advocacy, education, and community programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Children successfully weaned off ventilators that they once relied on, with many returning home to families, graduating from school, and moving to less restrictive environments
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Albany Medical CentercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2026Partnership to create a 'first of its kind' health system to provide seamless healthcare for individuals with disabilities. Includes development of joint electronic health record system between Center's health clinic and Albany Medical Center that can be used at area hospitals for timely sharing of health information for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities.
• New York State Industries for the Disabled, Inc. (NYSID)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 June 2025Partnership to unveil new food pantry at Center Health Care building. NYSID received funding through Mother Cabrini Health Foundation grant. Food purchased from Northeast Regional Food Bank. Aims to support people with disabilities and CFDS staff in addressing food insecurity.
• Regional Food Bank / Northeast Grocery, Inc.minorOthersCollaborative partnership for food pantry initiative. Northeast Regional Food Bank supplies food items purchased by the Center for the food pantry.
• Russell Sage CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPracticum partnership where Sage students gain exposure to Langan School's educational environment. Students apply knowledge and techniques from academic coursework in a practical, real-world setting for students with disabilities.
• NEWS10 ABC and FOX23minorGTM or Marketing PartnerProud media partners for 518Gives Telethon, featuring the event during newscasts from 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m., showcasing care, support, and community that define the Center.
• Times UnionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting sponsor for Sand & Spike International Volleyball Tournament. Media sponsor for Festival of Trees event.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Wildwood Programs: Upstate New York (Latham) nonprofit providing a continuum of disability services — education, residential, day programs, clinical, and employment — that mirrors CFDS's integrated model in the Capital Region. Highly comparable on geography, scope, and payer mix.
• The Center for Discovery: Upstate New York nonprofit providing residential, educational, clinical, and research services to children and adults with complex disabilities, including IDD and medically fragile populations. Similar continuum-of-care and skilled-nursing capabilities to CFDS.
• Developmental Disabilities Institute (DDI): Long Island-based nonprofit offering education, residential, day habilitation, and employment services for individuals with developmental disabilities. Direct operating-model peer in a different NY region.
• Liberty ARC: Central New York (Syracuse-area) nonprofit operating residential, day, employment, and family support services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Comparable scale and integrated service mix on a regional basis.

Regional players

• Life'spire: NYC-based nonprofit supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through residential, day, employment, and self-directed services. Similar population and payer base, geographically separate.
• AccessCNY: Central New York nonprofit providing residential, day, clinical, and family support services for people with intellectual, developmental, and behavioral health needs. Operates in an adjacent geographic territory to CFDS.

Broad incumbents

• The Arc New York: Statewide chapter of The Arc of the United States, providing policy, advocacy, and operational support for member chapters delivering disability services across New York. Most direct umbrella-level peer.
• YAI / Young Adult Institute: New York City's largest nonprofit provider of services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, spanning education, residential, day programs, employment, and clinical services. Comparable service portfolio at significantly larger scale, primarily downstate.
• AHRC New York City: One of the largest New York nonprofits serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, with deep residential, day, employment, and clinical service offerings. A scaled, geography-adjacent incumbent peer.
• UCP (United Cerebral Palsy) of New York: Statewide affiliate of the UCP network delivering residential, educational, and clinical services to individuals with cerebral palsy and other disabilities. Comparable population focus and integrated-care model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/watch?v=okEE31I9c1g&rel=0
• Facebookfacebook.com/CFDSNY
• Instagraminstagram.com/cfdsny
• Xx.com/cfdsny
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/center-for-disability-services

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments

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