Sargent Rehabilitation Center

What Sargent Rehabilitation Center does

Sargent Rehabilitation Center is a Rhode Island-based nonprofit founded in 1917 that provides special education, clinical rehabilitation, and related therapeutic services to children and young adults ages 3-22 with disabilities, primarily through contracted relationships with Local Education Agencies (LEAs) across the state. Its core service stack includes a day school with four program tracks (Clinical, Early Childhood Pre-K, Transition, and Neuro-Rehabilitation for traumatic brain injury), Related Services (Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech-Language Pathology, Social-Emotional Learning, behavioral support), Assistive Technology and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) assessments performed by RESNA-certified and CCC-SLP staff, comprehensive Diagnostic Evaluations, and Professional Learning/Consultation delivered through its Regional Resource Center (RRC) opened in 2012.

The organization generates revenue across four professional services streams — LEA tuition and related-services contracts, professional development and conference/training fees, RRC facility rental ($400 full day / $300 half day for the 150-seat conference venue), and grant/donation income. Funding is supplemented by foundation grants (e.g., $75,208 Champlin Foundation grant in 2020; Rhode Island Foundation grant in 2024 supporting the new RI Center for Supported Decision-Making) and individual donations via PayPal. Customer segments are public, non-public, and charter schools (B2B/enterprise) and families of children with disabilities (persona/advocacy).

Operations are anchored at a 5-acre combined footprint: a 3-acre main campus at 800 Quaker Lane, Warwick, RI (school, RRC, gymnasium) and a 2-acre annex acquired across the street in 2024 for administration. The organization employs 101-250 staff under President/CEO Edda Carmadello, with senior leadership spanning clinical (Christen Ahern, M.Ed.), analytics/finance (Amy Burns, Ph.D.), IT (Patric Frisella, MCSE), and HR (Josephine Dutra). Five wholly owned operating units comprise the formal structure: the Regional Resource Center, Roy T. Morgan Family Institute, Professional Development Academy, Public Policy Institute, and RI Center for Supported Decision-Making. Service footprint is concentrated in Rhode Island with statewide extension to Southern New England through the RRC.

Name

Sargent Rehabilitation Center

Legal name

Sargent Rehabilitation Center

Website

https://sargentcenter.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1917

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Sargent Rehabilitation Center is a 1917-founded Rhode Island nonprofit providing special education, neuro-rehabilitation, assistive technology, and related clinical services to children and young adults ages 3-22 with disabilities, primarily via contracts with the state's Local Education Agencies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Special Education and Rehabilitation Services

NAICS

Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (621340), Educational Support Services (611710), Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (62134)

SIC

Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093), Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Pediatric Rehabilitation & Developmental Therapy Centers (PT/OT/SLP) (HLAFAJAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pediatric Physical Therapy & Developmental Rehab (HSADAIAE), Staff & Caregiver Training (Transfers, Safe Handling, Home Programs) (EDAKAGAK)

Keywords

• Special education services
• Rehabilitation therapy
• Assistive technology
• Professional development training
• Diagnostic evaluations

Headquarters

HQ city

Warwick

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Educational Services to LEAs: School programs serving students from preschool through high school with emphasis on transition and vocational planning. Services are provided to Local Education Agencies (LEAs) through referral partnerships, with certified special and regular education teachers, BCBAs, speech-language pathologists, occupational and physical therapists, social workers, school psychologists, full-time nursing services, and teacher assistants.
2. Professional Development and Training: Individualized professional learning, consultation, and coaching provided to public, non-public, charter schools, colleges, and educational organizations. Topics include AI in Education, AAC, Autism Training, Behavioral Strategies, IEP Facilitation, Leadership Coaching, PBIS Training, Social Emotional Learning, and Transition Planning.
3. Facility Rental: The Regional Resource Center (RRC) facility generates revenue through rental of conference and meeting spaces. Full day rental rate is $400, half day is $300. The 150-person capacity space can be divided for breakouts or smaller workshops.
4. Diagnostic Evaluations: Comprehensive Diagnostic Evaluations for students requiring independent or specialized assessment, including evaluations in assistive technology, AAC, educational evaluations, functional behavior assessments, occupational therapy, physical therapy, psychological evaluations, sensory integration, and speech & language.
5. Donations and Fundraising: The organization accepts donations through PayPal and has received support from organizations like the East Greenwich Rotary Club, Ocean State Job Lot's Buy-Give-Get Program, and individual donors for Special Olympics teams and programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Sargent Rehabilitation Center provides educational, therapeutic, and rehabilitation services to children and young adults with disabilities ages 3-22. Core offerings include school programs (Clinical, Early Childhood Pre-K, Transition, Neuro-Rehabilitation for traumatic brain injury), related services (occupational, physical, speech-language therapy, social-emotional learning), assistive technology and AAC evaluations, diagnostic evaluations, and statewide professional learning through the Regional Resource Center.

Product overview

Sargent Rehabilitation Center is an educational and rehabilitation organization (not a software technology company) offering a comprehensive suite of programs and services for children and young adults with disabilities ages 3-22. The core offerings include School Programs (Clinical, Early Childhood Pre-K, Transition, and Neuro-Rehabilitation), Related Services (OT, PT, Speech, Social-Emotional Learning), Assistive Technology assessments and AAC services, Diagnostic Evaluations, and Professional Learning/Consultation services. The Regional Resource Center (RRC) provides statewide professional development and technical assistance. The organization traces its roots to 1917 and operates from Warwick, Rhode Island.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• School Programs Educational programming with individualized services for students ages 3-22, including The Clinical Program, Early Childhood (Pre-K), Transition Program, and Neuro-Rehabilitation (Traumatic Brain Injury) services.
• Related Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Graduates advance to community learning, living, employment and productivity through comprehensive rehabilitation and transition services
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• East Greenwich Rotary ClubminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 22 May 2026East Greenwich Rotary Club supports Sargent Center garden and greenhouse programs through proceeds raised at Recycling Day events held at New England Institute of Technology. Representatives visited campus to present donations supporting programs that help students learn, grow, and thrive.
• Johnson & Wales UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 November 2025JWU Occupational Therapy Doctorate Program students visit Sargent Center as part of their Technology & Innovation in OT course, exploring assistive technology used throughout the school and learning from occupational therapy and speech department presentations.
• Ocean State Job LotminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 11 November 2025Participation in Ocean State Job Lot's Buy-Give-Get Program to support veterans. Sargent Center contributed $2,500 to purchase winter coats donated to veterans in need, demonstrating community involvement and support for veteran service members.
• Rhode Island CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 October 2025Partnership with Rhode Island College and Special Olympics Rhode Island to host Motor Activities Training Program (MATP), providing athletes with disabilities opportunities to build confidence and develop skills through movement-based activities.
• The Autism ProjectcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 28 April 2025Sargent Center staff and families participate in The Autism Project's annual Imagine Walk & Family Fun Day, an event celebrating and raising awareness for the autism community.
• Audubon Society of Rhode IslandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for interactive learning experiences including reptile education programs and ecosystem presentations. Audubon Society educators visit campus to teach students about wildlife, conservation, and the natural world.
• Delta Phi Epsilon SororityminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSorority sisters from Johnson & Wales University volunteer at Sargent Center for Girls Social Group activities, including singing, dancing, reading, and crafting with students.
• University and College AffiliatescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRRC partners with universities and colleges to provide training and CEU opportunities for professionals and educators. Network includes PSN-RI, URI, Roger Williams University School of Law as primary sponsors for family and professional training and conferences.
• Special Olympics Rhode IslandcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSargent Center Dinosaurs compete in Special Olympics RI events including Flag Football Skills Tournament, Duckpin Bowling Tournament, and Summer Games. The partnership provides athletic opportunities for student athletes with disabilities.
• Providence BruinsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProvidence Bruins hockey players visited Sargent Center campus for an afternoon of basketball, photos, and autographs with students, providing memorable experiences for the student community.
• National Resource Center for Supported Decision-MakingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing resources and national expertise to support the RI Center for Supported Decision-Making, helping individuals with disabilities understand supported decision-making as an alternative to guardianship.
• The Arc of the United StatesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with The Arc and The Arc Center for Future Planning to provide resources and support for individuals with disabilities and their families in planning for the future.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Easterseals: National nonprofit network providing pediatric and adult services including special education, occupational and physical therapy, speech therapy, behavioral health, and assistive technology — directly comparable to Sargent Center's pediatric rehab and special education stack with similar LEA/government funding model.
• Kennedy Krieger Institute: Baltimore-based pediatric rehabilitation hospital and special education programs (K-12) serving children with brain injuries, developmental disabilities, and neuro-disorders — directly comparable mix of outpatient neuro-rehab, school programs, AAC, and assistive technology services.
• Children's Specialized Hospital: New Jersey-based pediatric rehabilitation hospital providing PT/OT/SLP, assistive technology, outpatient specialty services, and school partnerships for children with developmental and acquired conditions — closely comparable multi-disciplinary pediatric rehab model.
• The May Institute: National nonprofit serving children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities across day/school programs, residential, ABA, and outpatient services — directly comparable special education and behavioral health model with similar BCBA-dependent delivery and LEA contracting.
• The New England Center for Children: Massachusetts-based special education and ABA provider focused on autism and developmental disabilities, operating day/residential schools and a teacher training academy — directly comparable New England special education, BCBA-driven model with similar regional reach.
• Bancroft: Mid-Atlantic nonprofit serving children and adults with autism and intellectual/developmental disabilities through special education schools, ABA, day programs, and residential services — comparable mission, school-based delivery model, and BCBA-led therapy stack.

Broad incumbents

• Spaulding Rehabilitation Network: Part of Mass General Brigham providing adult outpatient specialty clinics including neuro-rehab (stroke, TBI), PT/OT/SLP, and adaptive sports — overlapping adult neuro-rehab and PT/OT/SLP offerings but serving broader adult populations and hospital-anchored system rather than school-based pediatric focus.
• Boston Children's Hospital: Major academic pediatric medical center with developmental medicine, OT/PT, speech, and assistive technology programs serving children across New England — comparable pediatric therapy stack but as part of a broader tertiary hospital system rather than dedicated special-ed nonprofit.
• The Arc of the United States: National disability advocacy and service organization with state-chapter programs including supported decision-making, family advocacy, and transition planning — already a partnership for Sargent Center, overlapping in mission, advocacy role, and supported-decision-making scope.

Emerging players

• Goodwill Industries International: Nonprofit operator of vocational rehabilitation, job training, and supported employment programs for people with disabilities — partially overlapping with Sargent Center's transition, vocational planning, and community employment programs but primarily an employment-focused operator rather than a pediatric rehab provider.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/sargcenter800

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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