Rocky Mountain ADA Center

What Rocky Mountain ADA Center does

The Rocky Mountain ADA Center (RMADAC) is a federally funded, nonprofit technical assistance center that provides free information, training, and guidance on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) across six states in U.S. Region 8: Colorado, Utah, Montana, Wyoming, North Dakota, and South Dakota. Established in 1991 and operated by the University of Northern Colorado, RMADAC is one of 10 Regional ADA Centers in the ADA National Network, funded under grant 90DPAD0014 from the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR) within the Administration for Community Living (ACL), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The center serves four primary segments: individuals with disabilities, employers, state and local governments, and places of public accommodation. It explicitly does not serve as an enforcement agency and provides neutral guidance on how the ADA applies to specific situations.

The center's core product surface consists of (1) a TalentLMS-based training platform hosting 30+ free self-paced courses alongside fee-based facilitated training at $219-$360 per attendee, (2) free multi-channel technical assistance via toll-free phone, TTY, ASL video relay, email, and web, (3) the "Adventures in Accessibility" podcast with 91+ episodes, (4) a knowledge translation resource library including videos, fact sheets, and plain-language summaries, (5) research reports, newsletters, and live events/webinars, and (6) an instructional materials eStore. Underlying technology is conventional: standard LMS delivery, WCAG 2.1 Level AA-compliant web properties, and conventional social media distribution across seven platforms. Sub-regional community infrastructure is delivered through state-specific ADA Coordinator Networks (SDNAC in South Dakota, UNAC in Utah, WYNAC in Wyoming).

The business model is a hybrid of primary federal grant funding (NIDILRR, non-disclosed amount) and modest fee-based revenue from custom training and eStore sales, structured as freemium: core technical assistance and self-paced online courses are free, while in-person workshops, multi-day facilitator-led training, and certification-aligned content (offering SHRM recertification and ACTCP credits) carry registration fees. Distribution is supported by an active social media footprint, a podcast, newsletter, state-level coordinator networks, and earned media coverage across regional outlets. Headcount is reported at 11-50 employees.

Name

Rocky Mountain ADA Center

Legal name

Rocky Mountain ADA Center

Website

https://rockymountainada.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Rocky Mountain ADA Center is a federally funded, nonprofit technical assistance center operated by the University of Northern Colorado that provides free ADA information, training, and guidance to individuals, employers, governments, and businesses across six U.S. states.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

ADA Compliance Training and Technical Assistance

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Services (611), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Service & Emotional Support Animal (ESA) Accommodations Management (EDALAGAK)

Keywords

• ADA compliance training
• Disability technical assistance
• Accessibility training services
• ADA Title guidance
• Disability rights education

Headquarters

HQ city

Colorado Springs

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Federal Grant Funding: Primary funding from NIDILRR (National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research) grant number 90DPAD0014. This grant from the Administration for Community Living (ACL), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) funds technical assistance, training, and materials.
2. Fee-based Training Services: Custom training programs, some in-person workshops, and professional training courses carry registration fees. Free online courses are publicly available. Fee-based training ranges from free to $360 for multi-day events.
3. Instructional Materials Sales: The center operates an eStore for instructional guides, how-to materials, and accessibility resources for purchase.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Rocky Mountain ADA Center provides free confidential technical assistance, training, and guidance on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to individuals with disabilities, employers, state and local governments, and places of public accommodation across six states. Its core offerings include a free self-paced online training catalog with 30+ courses delivered via TalentLMS, fee-based custom training programs, free phone/web-based ADA guidance, and fee-based in-person workshops.

Product overview

The Rocky Mountain ADA Center operates as a regional technical assistance center providing information, training, and guidance on the Americans with Disabilities Act. Its core offering consists of a training platform with free online courses and custom training programs delivered through TalentLMS, complemented by free technical assistance services. The center also produces a podcast (Adventures in Accessibility), publishes research reports, maintains a newsletter, and organizes events and webinars. All services focus on ADA compliance and accessibility for individuals with disabilities, employers, government entities, and public accommodations in Colorado, Utah, Montana, Wyoming, North Dakota, and South Dakota.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ADA Training Platform

Quantifiable outcome

• Free technical assistance available to all callers seeking ADA guidance
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• University of Northern ColoradocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Rocky Mountain ADA Center is operated by the University of Northern Colorado. UNC provides institutional infrastructure, staff, and operational support for the center's ADA technical assistance and training programs serving Region 8.
• ADA National NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Rocky Mountain ADA Center is one of 10 Regional ADA Centers in the ADA National Network. The network provides shared resources, best practices, and coordinated technical assistance across regions.
• South Dakota Network of ADA Coordinators (SDNAC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSDNAC is a safe space where ADA Coordinators within South Dakota can share resources, teach, train, and support each other in understanding the ADA of 1990.
• Utah Network of ADA Coordinators (UNAC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUNAC is a safe space where ADA Coordinators within Utah can share resources, teach, train, and support each other in understanding the ADA of 1990.
• Wyoming Network of ADA Coordinators (WYNAC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWYNAC is a safe space where ADA Coordinators within Wyoming can share resources, teach, train, and support each other in understanding the ADA of 1990.
• Other Regional ADA CentersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with other regional ADA centers on webinars, training programs, and shared research. Joint events such as the ADA Legal Webinar Series with Great Lakes, Southwest, and other regional centers.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Great Lakes ADA Center: Federally funded ADA technical assistance center serving Region 5 (IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, WI) and operated out of a university. Most direct peer to Rocky Mountain ADA Center within the ADA National Network, providing the same mix of free TA, training, and resources on the ADA.
• Southwest ADA Center: Federally funded ADA technical assistance center serving Region 6 states under a similar university-based grant structure. Provides free TA, training, and resources comparable to Rocky Mountain ADA Center's offerings.
• Mid-Atlantic ADA Center: Federally funded ADA technical assistance center serving Region 3 (DC, DE, MD, PA, VA, WV). Sister center in the ADA National Network offering the same free TA, training, and research resources on the ADA as Rocky Mountain ADA Center.
• New England ADA Center: Federally funded ADA technical assistance center serving Region 1 (CT, MA, ME, NH, RI, VT). Direct ADA National Network peer with identical structure of free TA, training, and resources.
• Pacific ADA Center: Federally funded ADA technical assistance center serving Region 9 (CA, NV, AZ, HI, Pacific Basin). Direct ADA National Network peer delivering comparable free TA, training, and resources on the ADA.
• Southeast ADA Center: Federally funded ADA technical assistance center serving Region 4 (AL, FL, GA, KY, MS, NC, SC, TN). Direct ADA National Network peer with comparable university-hosted structure and TA/training offerings.
• Northeast ADA Center: Federally funded ADA technical assistance center serving Region 2 (NJ, NY, PR, VI). Direct ADA National Network peer with similar free TA, training, and resources.
• Job Accommodation Network (JAN): Federally funded technical assistance center providing free, confidential consulting on workplace accommodations and disability employment. Operates under a similar grant-funded structure hosted by a university and serves overlapping employer/individual segments.
• ADA Compliance Associates: Private ADA compliance consulting firm serving employers, government entities, and places of public accommodation with training, audits, and policy work. Targets the same customer segments as Rocky Mountain ADA Center but on a fee-for-service basis.

Others

• Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund (DREDF): National disability rights education and advocacy organization providing educational resources, policy analysis, and training on disability law. Comparable in mission to advance disability rights through education, but operates more through advocacy than technical assistance.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCcTayMz3J1BmjdXlPBVDSrQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/RMADACenter
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rocky-mountain-ada-center
• Instagraminstagram.com/rockymountainadacenter
• Pinterestpinterest.com/rockymountainadacenter
• TikToktiktok.com/@rockymountainada

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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