LADD

What LADD does

LADD Inc. is a Cincinnati-based nonprofit organization founded in 1975 that delivers integrated housing, employment, and day/wellness services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in the Greater Cincinnati region. The organization's service portfolio is organized around three pillars — Live (supported housing at the Victory Parkway campus and sites including Geier Apartments, Find-A-Way Apartments, and Heite Home), Work (employment and career programs), and Connect (day programs and wellness activities such as yoga, Zumba, Fit for Life, music therapy, and pet therapy). LADD is currently celebrating its 50th anniversary and is recognized regionally through signature community events including the Over-the-Rhine International Film Festival, Taking Flight Awards Dinner, Annual LADD Picnic, Disability Town Halls, and Disability Pride Month programming.

LADD's go-to-market is relationship-based and community-led, relying on a 'Request Services' intake form, family and county-developmental-supports referral channels, and event-driven donor engagement. Operating revenue is generated primarily through program fees funded via county developmental supports boards and Medicaid waivers, supplemented by donations, event fundraising, and restricted grants. In February 2024, LADD secured a $390,000 grant from Sunflower Health Plan (a Centene Corporation subsidiary) and the Centene Foundation to launch the Smart Living Model — a technology-and-training program for IDD independence — in partnership with Johnson County Developmental Supports and Cottonwood, Inc., marking LADD's first documented multi-state expansion into Kansas.

The technology footprint is service-delivery oriented and lightweight: a WordPress/Elementor CMS website, Constant Contact email, standard event-management tooling, and the externally-funded Smart Living Model. No proprietary AI/ML, API, or mobile application is disclosed. LADD employs between 101 and 250 staff and operates without a disclosed parent company, public shareholders, or institutional investors.

Name

LADD

Legal name

LADD Inc.

Website

https://laddinc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

LADD Inc. is a Cincinnati-based nonprofit, founded in 1975, that provides integrated housing, employment, and day/wellness services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities across Greater Cincinnati, with a recent grant-funded expansion into Kansas.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Support Services

NAICS

Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (62321), Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (623210), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (62431)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities (IDD) Schools & Life Skills Programs (EDAKAAAD), Transition & School-Readiness Support for Special Needs Children (HSAAAIAO)

Keywords

• Developmental disability services
• Supported housing
• Employment programs
• Day wellness programs
• Disability support services

Headquarters

HQ city

Cincinnati

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: LADD is a non-profit that solicits donations through its website (Ways to Give, Donate page) and event-based fundraising (Raffle, Taking Flight Awards Dinner, Annual LADD Picnic, Flying Pig Run Walk & Roll, OTR International Film Festival). The organization also accepts in-kind and volunteer contributions.
2. Grants from Foundations and Managed Care: LADD receives restricted-program grants from healthcare foundations and managed-care organizations. In 2024, Sunflower Health Plan (a subsidiary of Centene Corporation) and the Centene Foundation announced a $390,000 grant to LADD to implement the Smart Living Model for Kansans with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
3. Service Fees for Housing, Day Programs, Employment, and Wellness: As a service provider for adults with developmental disabilities, LADD generates operating revenue through fees for housing (Live), day and wellness programs (Connect), and employment/work services (Work), typically funded through county developmental supports boards and Medicaid waivers.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

LADD is a Cincinnati-based nonprofit that empowers adults with developmental disabilities through three integrated service pillars: Live (housing and supported living arrangements), Work (employment programs and career services), and Connect (day programs and wellness activities such as yoga, Zumba, Fit for Life, and music therapy). The organization also operates the Smart Living Model, a technology-enabled program that uses technology and training to increase independence for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, delivered in partnership with county developmental supports organizations and managed-care funders.

Product overview

LADD Inc. is a Cincinnati-based nonprofit organization that provides services for adults with developmental disabilities across three core service pillars: Live (housing), Work (employment), and Connect (day and wellness programs). Together these pillars form an integrated service portfolio that empowers individuals to live independently, secure employment, and participate in community wellness activities. Beyond these core services, LADD operates specialized programs such as the Smart Living Model, a technology-enabled initiative for Kansans with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), and hosts community events including the Over-the-Rhine International Film Festival and the Taking Flight Awards Dinner.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Over-the-Rhine International Film Festival: A film festival promoted on LADD's website (otrfilmfest.org), with LADD appearing to organize or be heavily involved with the event.

Products and services

• Live Housing services for adults with developmental disabilities, providing residential options and supported living arrangements including staffed homes and apartments at multiple Cincinnati-area sites.
• Work Employment programs and career services for adults with developmental disabilities, providing structured employment, career-readiness programming, and ongoing vocational support.
• Connect Day programs and wellness offerings for adults with developmental disabilities, including health and wellness activities such as yoga, Zumba, Fit for Life, Walking Group, Pet Therapy, Knitting Group, and Music Therapy delivered at residential and community sites.
• Smart Living Model A program that uses technology and training to increase independence for Kansans with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), implemented in collaboration with Johnson County Developmental Supports and Cottonwood, Inc.

Quantifiable outcome

• $390,000 grant awarded in 2024 by Sunflower Health Plan and the Centene Foundation to implement the Smart Living Model for Kansans with IDD.
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and flagship.

• Johnson County Developmental SupportscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2024Local Kansas partner organization collaborating with LADD on the Smart Living Model initiative to support individuals with IDD in community-based settings.
• Cottonwood, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2024Local Kansas partner organization collaborating with LADD on the Smart Living Model initiative to support individuals with IDD in community-based settings.
• St. Xavier High SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHosts weekly St. Xavier Rec Night and St. X Recreational Day programming for LADD participants at St. Xavier High School (600 W North Bend Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45224); contact J K Klaiber, (513)761.7815 x520, [email protected].
• Keys for Success (Olivia Moore)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides weekly Music Therapy sessions (House 3, Victory Parkway) for LADD residents aged 55+ as part of the Connect/Health and Wellness programming.
• Over-the-Rhine International Film Festival (OTRIFF)flagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerLADD operates the Over-the-Rhine International Film Festival as a signature annual event (March 6–9, 2025), including the Announcement Party, film screenings, and Disability Pride Month screenings. Co-branded with otrfilmfest.org; contact Brian Mains ([email protected]).
• Down Syndrome Association of Greater Cincinnati (DSAGC)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-promotion of the Buddy Walk at Sawyer Point (September 6, 2025) — LADD lists the event on its calendar and directs registrations through dsagc.donordrive.com.
• Disability Pride CincinnatiminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner organization for the annual Disability Pride Month Flag Raising at Cincinnati City Hall (July 1, 2025); co-promoted via disabilitypridecincy.org with LADD contact Molly Lyons.
• National Underground Railroad Freedom CenterminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVenue partner for LADD / OTR Film Festival volunteer events (MLK March) and film screenings (e.g., 'Is That Black Enough For You' on Feb 2, 2024).
• Blue Ash Recreation (City of Blue Ash)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVenue partner hosting the Flying Pig Run Walk & Roll packet pick-up and the Walk with Anna's Barrier Free Bootcamp at Blue Ash Recreation Park (4433 Cooper Rd, Blue Ash, OH 45242).
• Cincinnati Reds / Great American Ball ParkminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVenue partner for LADD's Taking Flight Awards Dinner (September 12, 2024) at Great American Ball Park and the Abilities at Bat Reds Game (May 24, 2025).
• CFAES (Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides weekly cooking instruction at Find-A-Way Apartments as part of LADD's Connect programming (contact Phyllis Thomas, [email protected]).

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Sevita Health (formerly The MENTOR Network): One of the largest U.S. providers of home- and community-based services for adults and children with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Directly comparable to LADD because both deliver residential, day, and employment supports to IDD populations through Medicaid-funded programs.
• BrightSpring Health Services: Publicly traded provider of home and community-based health services including IDD supports, behavioral health, and pharmacy services. Comparable to LADD as a scaled operator of HCBS waiver-funded services for IDD populations across multiple states.
• Benchmark Human Services: Nonprofit organization providing residential, employment, and behavioral health services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities across multiple U.S. states. Closely comparable to LADD's integrated Live/Work/Connect service model and nonprofit governance structure.
• RHA Health Services: Multi-state provider of behavioral health and IDD services including supported housing, day programs, and employment services. Comparable to LADD because it operates HCBS-funded residential and community programs for IDD adults with similar funding and partnership models.
• Catalight: Nonprofit organization (formerly Easterseals Bay Area and Easterseals Northern California) providing behavioral health and IDD services, with a research arm studying outcomes for individuals with autism and developmental disabilities. Comparable to LADD in combining direct service delivery with a structured, outcome-focused approach to IDD independence.
• Evergreen Life Services: Multi-state nonprofit providing residential, day, employment, and behavioral health services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Comparable to LADD's integrated service model and HCBS waiver-funded operations across multiple states.

Broad incumbents

• Easterseals: National nonprofit federation providing disability and community-based services including housing, employment, and day programming for individuals with IDD and other disabilities. Comparable to LADD as a long-tenured mission-driven nonprofit serving similar populations, though with a much broader national footprint and broader disability scope.
• The Arc: National community-based nonprofit organization advocating for and serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, with a network of state and local chapters delivering residential, employment, and family support services. Comparable to LADD in mission and service mix, though operating at a national federation scale.
• United Cerebral Palsy (UCP): National nonprofit with affiliates providing housing, employment, and life-skills programs for individuals with cerebral palsy and other developmental disabilities. Comparable to LADD's housing/employment/day-program portfolio for IDD adults.

Regional players

• Tangram Business Group: Indiana-based nonprofit providing employment, residential, and day services for individuals with disabilities across multiple Indiana locations. Comparable to LADD as a Midwest regional IDD provider with an integrated employment-housing-day programming model, though operating in a different geographic footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ladd_inc
• Facebookfacebook.com/LADDInc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/living-arrangements-for-the-developmentall-disabled
• Instagraminstagram.com/laddinc

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Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors3 records

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