Westchester Institute For Human Development

What Westchester Institute For Human Development does

Westchester Institute for Human Development (WIHD) is a nonprofit University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD) founded in 1950 and headquartered in Valhalla, New York, on the Westchester Medical Center campus. It is one of only 60 nationally designated UCEDDs and operates a federally funded LEND (Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and related Disabilities) training program. WIHD serves approximately 15,000 individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and 350 vulnerable children annually through an integrated portfolio of clinical care, social services, assistive technology, and professional training delivered across the Hudson Valley region.

WIHD's service portfolio spans adult primary care, dental care (delivered in-clinic and via a mobile dental van), speech and hearing services, integrated behavioral health, early intervention, pediatric forensic and child abuse services, child welfare (foster care, adoption, reunification), a community support network, assistive technology (including custom 3D-printed masked keyguards for AAC devices), and inclusive community programming. Its underlying technology footprint is conventional: CureMD Electronic Medical Records, telehealth delivery infrastructure, mobile clinic logistics, and 3D printing for custom assistive devices. There is no disclosed AI/ML capability, no proprietary software product, and no API/SDK platform.

Revenue is generated through three channels: (1) healthcare services billed to accepted insurance providers including Aetna, Fidelis Care, Medicare, MVP Medicaid Managed Care, and NY State Medicaid; (2) federal and state government contracts and grants, primarily the federal Maternal and Child Health Bureau LEND grant and NYS Department of Health contracts including the Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN) program; and (3) donations and fundraising, including an annual Spring Gala that raised over $210,000 and the multi-year $5 million "Building on Excellence" capital campaign funding a new headquarters at 80 Grasslands Rd, Valhalla. The organization is governed by a Board of Directors and led by President & CEO Dr. Susan Fox, with Marianne Ventrice serving as Chief Financial and Administrative Officer.

Name

Westchester Institute For Human Development

Legal name

Westchester Institute for Human Development

Website

https://wihd.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1950

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Westchester Institute for Human Development (WIHD) is a nonprofit University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities providing healthcare, social services, assistive technology, and professional training to approximately 15,000 individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and 350 vulnerable children across the Hudson Valley region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Developmental Disability Healthcare and Human Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (62431), Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Disability & Chronic Condition Care Coordination (EDALAFAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Assistive Technology (AT) Access & AAC Access Support (OT-Led) (EDAKAFAG), Maternal, Newborn & Child Health (MNCH) Programs (BPADAIAC)

Keywords

• Developmental disability services
• Assistive technology solutions
• Behavioral health services
• Child welfare services
• Interdisciplinary professional training

Headquarters

HQ city

Valhalla

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Healthcare Services Revenue: WIHD generates revenue through healthcare services including adult health, dental, speech and hearing, and behavioral health services billed to insurance providers including Aetna, Fidelis Care, Medicare, MVP Medicaid, and NY State Medicaid.
2. Government Contracts and Grants: Funding through federal Maternal and Child Health Bureau grants for LEND program, NYS DOH contracts for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs programs, and other government-funded initiatives.
3. Donations and Fundraising: Annual spring gala raising over $210,000, community events, and donor contributions supporting the Building on Excellence capital campaign.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

WIHD is a University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD) that provides interdisciplinary healthcare, human services, and professional training for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and vulnerable children in the Hudson Valley. Its offering spans adult health, dental (including a mobile dental van), speech and hearing, integrated behavioral health, early intervention, pediatric forensic, assistive technology, child welfare, community support, and LEND/graduate medical education programs.

Product overview

WIHD is a University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD) that operates as a comprehensive service organization rather than a single product company. The organization offers a portfolio of healthcare services (Adult Health Services, Dental Services including Mobile Dental Van, Early Intervention, Speech and Hearing, Integrated Behavioral Health, Pediatric Forensic Services), assistive technology solutions, child welfare programs (including foster care, adoption, and family support), community support networks, and professional education/training programs (LEND, Graduate Student Training, Medical Student Education, Residency Training). These services are designed to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, vulnerable children, and their families across the Westchester County area.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Adult Health Services Comprehensive primary and specialty health services designed for adults with developmental disabilities, delivered at the WIHD clinic and via telehealth. Billed to accepted insurance providers including Aetna, Fidelis Care, Medicare, MVP Medicaid, and NY State Medicaid.
• Assistive Technology Technology solutions, equipment, and clinical evaluations to help individuals with disabilities increase independence and quality of life, including proprietary custom 3D-printed masked keyguards for AAC devices.
• Child Welfare Services Support services for vulnerable children and families including foster care, adoption, family reunification, and parenting programs.
• Community Support Network Programs that connect individuals with disabilities to community resources and support systems, enabling community-based living and participation.
• Dental Services Dental care services including specialized care for individuals with developmental disabilities, with care delivered both at the WIHD dental clinic and on a Mobile Dental Van that travels to community locations.
• Early Intervention Home- and community-based services for infants and toddlers with developmental delays or disabilities from birth through age three, supporting family-driven early development.
• Integrated Behavioral Health Services Mental health and behavioral support services integrated with primary care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including OPWDD-certified crisis prevention and response.
• Pediatric Forensic Services Medical evaluations and support for children who may have been abused or neglected, including Child Abuse Pediatrics, the Children's Advocacy Center, and the Child Fatality Review Team.
• Speech and Hearing Services Diagnostic and therapeutic services for speech, language, and hearing disorders serving individuals across the lifespan, including those with developmental disabilities.
• LEND Program Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and related Disabilities (LEND) — an interdisciplinary training program for graduate students, professionals, self-advocates, and family members. One of 60 federally funded LEND programs nationally, graduating 21 trainees per class from approximately 12 universities and 10 disciplines.
• Graduate Students Training Opportunities Fieldwork, clinical placements, and training opportunities for graduate students across disciplines related to developmental disabilities.
• Medical Student Education Training for medical students in developmental medicine, including QI projects hosting over 200 MD students on quality-of-care issues for individuals with disabilities via the New York Medical College partnership.
• Residency Training in Developmental Medicine Specialized residency training for physicians in developmental medicine to build the disability-competent physician workforce.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 15,000 individuals served with disabilities and 350 vulnerable children
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Montefiore EinsteincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner UCEDD working on Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN) Program contract with NYS DOH, collaborating on research and family engagement initiatives.
• University of RochestercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner UCEDD collaborating on CYSHCN Program with NYS DOH, working to promote health equity for children and youth with special health care needs.
• YAI NYSTART/CSIDDminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing summer series on mental health for people with intellectual or developmental disabilities. OPWDD certified program for crisis prevention and response.
• White Plains HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProject SEARCH partnership providing hands-on skills training and transition-to-work program for young adults with disabilities at the hospital.
• NYP WestchestercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProject SEARCH partnership providing employment preparation and training for young adults with developmental disabilities.
• Volunteer New YorkminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership for Leadership Program strengthening leadership skills of young adults with disabilities through 4-week hybrid program.
• Think CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThink College's Inclusive Higher Education Network partnership for presenting on inclusive postsecondary education at national conferences.
• Southeast Postsecondary Education Alliance (SEPSEA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState alliance capacity building institute partnership for supporting development and expansion of inclusive postsecondary education.
• New York Medical CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMedical student education partnership hosting training for over 200 MD students on quality-of-care issues for individuals with disabilities.
• Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority IncorporatedminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLong-standing partnership with Pi Iota Omega Chapter donating backpacks, winter coats, and school supplies to children in WIHD programs.
• United Way of Westchester and PutnamminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsorship of Nonprofit Leadership Summit and collaboration on community impact initiatives in health, environment, housing, and civic participation.
• Ivy Enrichment FundminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership at Community Recognition Events working to uplift local communities and improve quality of education, civic participation, and environment.
• CareMount DentalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Gina Lodolini leads Kids Are Great division of CareMount Dental, providing leadership in pediatric dental services.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• The Arc of New York: The Arc of NY is a statewide non-profit federation providing advocacy, family support, and direct services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. WIHD's disability-coordination, case management, and government-funded programs share the same OPWDD contract environment and donor-advocacy base.
• Rose F. Kennedy Children's Evaluation and Rehabilitation Center (Albert Einstein College of Medicine): The Rose F. Kennedy Center is a NYC-based UCEDD/LEND site operating clinical, training, and research programs for individuals with developmental disabilities. As a fellow NY LEND/UCEDD program, it competes with WIHD for federal funding, graduate trainees, and university partnerships.
• AHRC NYC: AHRC NYC is a large New York City non-profit serving children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities through day services, residential, clinical, and family support programs. Operating in adjacent New York geography with overlapping OPWDD and Medicaid revenue streams and a similar multi-service IDD model makes AHRC a direct competitive reference point.
• Cerebral Palsy Associations of New York State: CP of NYS is a statewide non-profit network delivering residential, day, clinical, and vocational services for people with cerebral palsy and other developmental disabilities. The organization overlaps WIHD on HCBS waivers, employment programs, and assistive technology funding, making it a comparable clinical and non-clinical IDD service operator.
• YAI (Young Adult Institute): YAI is a New York-based non-profit providing services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including behavioral health, residential, employment, and HCBS programs. WIHD is already an active partner with YAI NYSTART/CSIDD, indicating overlapping IDD service populations, payer sources, and OPWDD contracts in the same NY metro footprint.
• Baylor College of Medicine Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities: Baylor's CIDD is a Texas-based UCEDD/LEND program providing clinical care, training, and research for individuals with disabilities. It is a structural analog to WIHD — same federal designation, same multi-service model — and a useful national benchmark outside the Northeast geography.

Broad incumbents

• United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) National: UCP is the largest national non-profit federation serving people with cerebral palsy and other disabilities through an affiliate network of direct-service providers. UCP's national scale and affiliate business model position it as a broad incumbent in the same disability-services category where WIHD competes for federal, state, and donor support.
• Vanderbilt Kennedy Center (Vanderbilt University Medical Center): Vanderbilt Kennedy Center is a large, well-established UCEDD/LEND site conducting research, training, and clinical services for people with developmental disabilities. It represents the upper-tier end of the UCEDD operating model and benchmarks scale, research funding, and training-program depth relative to WIHD.

Others

• Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD): AUCD is the national membership association that represents and supports the 60+ UCEDDs, including WIHD. It is not a direct competitor but is the network through which WIHD accesses federal advocacy, peer learning, and policy positioning — making it a key ecosystem partner.

Regional players

• ECAC (Exceptional Children's Assistance Center): ECAC is a North Carolina-based parent training and information center serving families of children with disabilities. While focused on education advocacy rather than clinical service delivery, it overlaps with WIHD's family- and child-welfare-facing mission and federal funding streams (IDEA/Part C).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

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