NJID

What NJID does

New Jersey Institute for Disabilities (NJID) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 1949 that operates a comprehensive continuum of disability services across New Jersey for infants, children, and adults with developmental and related disabilities. The organization is headquartered in Edison, NJ, and delivers services through 41 program sites in 12 counties, serving more than 1,500 clients annually with a staff of 500+ employees. Program lines include The Children's Center (early intervention, birth to age 3), Lakeview School (a state-approved, Middle States-accredited private school for ages 3-21 with multiple disabilities), the Augmentative Communication & Assistive Technology Center (eye gaze systems, tablets, speech recognition), the Adaptive Seating & Enabling Equipment Center, five Adult Training Centers for day programs, Adult Community Support Services, a residential network of 22 group homes and 9 supervised apartments, an Employment Placement Program, and the Snack Shack job-training cafe operated in partnership with Edison Township.

NJID's underlying technology footprint is specialized rather than software-native: it centers on clinical and assistive technology for augmentative communication (including a $500,000+ equipment inventory), adaptive seating evaluation (pressure mapping and seating simulators), aquatic therapy, and on-site medical clinics staffed by a pediatric neurologist, developmental pediatrician, pediatric physiatrist, pediatric gastroenterologist, pediatric orthopedist, and nutritionist. The organization operates no external-facing software products, APIs, or applications.

The revenue model is dominated by government reimbursement streams: NJID is a Certified Medicaid Provider receiving funding through the NJ Division of Developmental Disabilities, NJ Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, NJ Department of Human Services, and NJ Department of Education (school district IEP payments for Lakeview School). Secondary revenue includes donations, bequests, charitable gift instruments, special events (the annual Lakeview 5K), and no-cost employment placement services to NJ employers. The 2025-2026 operating budget is $56,848,341, up from $41M in 2022, with 91.88% of expenditures applied directly to program services. The organization is governed by an independent Board of Directors and has no parent company. Robert J. Ferrara serves as President and Robert J. Gross, MBA, CMA, as Executive Director.

Name

NJID

Legal name

New Jersey Institute for Disabilities

Website

https://njid.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1949

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

New Jersey Institute for Disabilities (NJID) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit operating 41 program sites across New Jersey, delivering early intervention, special education, adult day, residential, employment, and assistive technology services to 1,500+ infants, children, and adults with developmental disabilities, funded primarily by Medicaid and state contracts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Services

NAICS

Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (623210), Child and Youth Services (624110), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Individual and Family Services (6241)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Special Education Alternative / Nonpublic Schools (NPS) & Placements (EDAKAAAF), Special Needs Early Intervention & Preschool Programs (EDAKAAAE), Special Needs Adult Day Programs (Developmental/Physical Disabilities, Seniors) (HLADAIAI), Affordable / Low-Income Assisted Living (Medicaid Waiver Focused) (HLADABAE)

Keywords

• Disability services
• Early intervention
• Special education
• Residential services
• Vocational rehabilitation

Headquarters

HQ city

Edison

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices17 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government Contracts & Medicaid: NJID is a Certified Medicaid Provider and receives funding through multiple state departments including NJ Division of Developmental Disabilities, NJ Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, and NJ Department of Human Services for residential, day, and adult programs.
2. School District Payments: Lakeview School services are funded by students' local Board of Education as specified in Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), including transportation costs.
3. Donations & Charitable Giving: Not-for-profit organization accepting outright gifts, life insurance donations, wills & bequests, and life income plans (charitable remainder trusts, unitrusts, annuity trusts, pooled income funds, charitable lead trusts).
4. Special Events & Fundraising: Annual Lakeview 5K run (first Saturday of June), corporate team participation, crowdfunding, and various fundraising events.
5. Employment Services for Businesses: No-cost employment placement services for businesses; employers may qualify for tax credits including Disabled Access Credit, Barrier Removal Tax Deduction, and Work Opportunity Credit.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

NJID is a not-for-profit disability services agency that provides a comprehensive continuum of care for infants, children, and adults with developmental and related disabilities across New Jersey. Its core offerings include early intervention (The Children's Center, ages 0–3), special education at a state-approved private school (Lakeview School, ages 3–21), two specialized assistive-technology centers (Augmentative Communication and Adaptive Seating), adult day programs at five Adult Training Centers, adult community support and employment services, and a residential network of group homes and supervised apartments. Services are funded through Medicaid, state agency contracts, school district IEP payments, and charitable giving.

Product overview

NJID is a not-for-profit disability services agency offering a comprehensive continuum of care through multiple distinct programs and services. The organization operates programs for children (The Children's Center for early intervention ages 0-3, Lakeview School for ages 3-21, and two specialized technology centers for augmentative communication and adaptive seating) and programs for adults (Day Programs at five Adult Training Centers, Adult Community Support Services, two residential service lines—Group Homes and Supervised Apartments—with 25+ locations, and an Employment Placement Program). A Special Program, the Snack Shack, provides job training in a municipal cafe setting. These programs work together to serve infants, children, and adults with developmental and related disabilities throughout New Jersey, with Lakeview School and the technology centers serving as the educational and assistive technology hub, while adult services provide habilitation, employment, and residential supports in a coordinated service network.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• The Children's Center Early intervention program serving infants from birth to three years with developmental disabilities and delays, providing family-centered programming including physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech/language therapy, and early special education.
• Lakeview School State-approved private school serving children ages 3 through 21 with multiple disabilities, offering individualized special education, clinical services (occupational, physical, and speech therapy), and on-site medical oversight within a transdisciplinary approach.
• Augmentative Communication & Assistive Technology Center Technology center providing assessment with state-of-the-art augmentative technologies including eye gaze systems (e.g., Tobii Dynavox), tablet devices, and speech recognition software, along with an equipment lending program for communication systems; holds an in-house inventory of augmentative devices and equipment exceeding $500,000 in value.
• Adaptive Seating & Enabling Equipment Center Center offering state-of-the-art evaluation technology and simulators for designing appropriate mobility devices and seating systems, including pressure mapping systems and seating simulators for determining appropriate mobility devices.
• Day Programs (Adult Training Centers) State-licensed day programs serving persons with disabilities at five Adult Training Centers throughout New Jersey, offering habilitation, practical arts, life skills development, clinical services, and community integration activities.
• Adult Community Support Services Community-based services for adults age 18 and older including life skills development, social services, health and wellness supports, in-home supports, and employment services including vocational assessments, job training, and placement.
• Residential Services - Group Homes Twenty-two group homes providing 24-hour supervision, personal assistance, and medical oversight for adults age 21 and older with complex and diverse disabilities, located throughout multiple New Jersey counties.
• Residential Services - Supervised Apartments Nine supervised apartments providing appropriate levels of assistance and supervision for adults age 21 and older with disabilities, following a person-centered model within a network of more than 25 homes and apartments throughout New Jersey.
• Employment Placement Program Program providing vocational assessments, job training, and employment placement services for individuals with disabilities, including job coaching, employer partnerships, and CARF-accredited community employment services offered at no cost to businesses.
• Snack Shack Cafe operated in partnership with Edison Township providing job training and meaningful work opportunities for persons with disabilities, serving breakfast, lunch, and snacks to municipal employees and visitors.

Quantifiable outcome

• 91.88% of expenditures applied to direct program costs
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, key and supporting.

• Association of People Supporting Employment (APSE)coreOthersNJID is a proud member of APSE, which promotes community employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
• Middlesex County Regional Chamber of CommercecoreOthersBusiness membership supporting inclusive workplace initiatives in Middlesex County.
• Edison Chamber of CommercecoreOthersLocal business membership supporting NJID's employment and community integration programs.
• Toms River - Ocean County Chamber of CommercecoreOthersRegional business membership supporting inclusive employment in Ocean County.
• The Children's Hospital of St. Peter's Healthcare SystemcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHospital affiliation for pediatric healthcare services and coordination.
• Edison TownshipkeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment partnership for Snack Shack program - first job creation partnership with a government entity. Located in Edison Township Municipal Building, provides breakfast, lunch and snacks to municipal employees and visitors.
• United Way (Middlesex County)coreOthersNJID is a Member Agency of the United Way, enabling broader community support and resources.
• Middlesex County CollegesupportingOthersEducational affiliation providing training opportunities and career development.
• Rutgers UniversitysupportingOthersEducational affiliation providing training opportunities and career development.
• Johnson & JohnsonsupportingOthersCorporate volunteers have participated in volunteer programs at NJID facilities.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves20 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Bancroft: New Jersey-based nonprofit providing residential, educational, vocational, and behavioral health services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Highly comparable to NJID in mission, geography, and service mix, with similar scale and government-contract dependence.
• Elwyn: Pennsylvania-headquartered nonprofit serving individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and behavioral health needs across the lifespan. Comparable to NJID in continuum-of-care model, residential group homes, and CARF-accredited services.
• AHRC New York City: Large NYC nonprofit serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities through early intervention, day programs, residential services, and employment — a strong functional analog to NJID's service portfolio.
• Community Options: National nonprofit providing housing and employment supports for people with disabilities. Direct overlap with NJID's residential and employment placement services.
• The Arc of New Jersey: Statewide advocacy and direct-service organization for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in NJ. Overlaps with NJID's mission across case management, residential, and family support services.

Regional players

• Penn-Mar Human Services: Pennsylvania-based nonprofit providing residential, day, and employment services for individuals with developmental disabilities. Comparable program mix and Medicaid funding model.

Broad incumbents

• Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health: Large multi-state nonprofit operating residential, educational, and behavioral health programs for individuals with IDD and emotional/behavioral disorders. Comparable service lines and government funding model.
• Merakey: National non-profit providing intellectual/developmental disability, behavioral health, and autism services across multiple states. Overlaps with NJID in residential, day programs, and employment services.
• YAI (Young Adult Institute): One of the largest U.S. nonprofits serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, with early intervention, education, residential, and employment programs across NY. Comparable in scale and continuum-of-care model.
• Liberty Healthcare Corporation: National organization operating IDD and behavioral health services including group homes, supported employment, and case management. Comparable in service lines and government-contract revenue model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/NJIDNews
• Facebookfacebook.com/NJIDnews
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/new-jersey-institute-for-disabilities

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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