ADAPT Community Network

What ADAPT Community Network does

ADAPT Community Network, originally founded in 1947 as United Cerebral Palsy of New York City and rebranded in 2024, is a New York-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit human services organization that delivers more than 100 programs to over 20,000 children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and their families annually across all five boroughs of New York City. With over 2,000 staff and a 15-member Board of Directors led by CEO Jenna Mandel-Ricci (effective April 1, 2026), the organization operates an integrated service portfolio spanning early childhood and school-age education (the largest provider of preschool education for children with disabilities in New York), primary and specialty healthcare (clinics in the Bronx and Brooklyn recognized as an NCQA Level 3 Patient-Centered Medical Home), assistive technology (TechWorks Centers in Brooklyn and Manhattan, designated as the NYC regional TRAID center since 1990, plus the TechWorks To Go! mobile van and TechWorks Queens), supported employment, residential habilitation, family support services (Family Connect, Community Habilitation, Housing Assistance, Respite, Doorways to Independence), and recreation (Action Day Camp, Club Disco, SPIRIT, Arts Programs). The organization holds the CQL Person-Centered Excellence Accreditation with Distinction — achieved by only ~2% of organizations in the sector — and is the founding affiliate of the UCP national network, with a documented historical role in the disability rights litigation that contributed to the Education for All Handicapped Children Act and the ADA.

The organization's revenue model is a hybrid typical of large I/DD nonprofits: healthcare billings to Medicare, Medicaid, and Partners Health Plan (PHP, the sole approved FIDA plan for I/DD individuals with dual eligibility), government grants (notably a 2026 HUD grant for the Older Adults Home Modification Program serving NYC residents aged 62+), individual donations (one-time gifts in preset tiers of $25–$100 and recurring monthly gifts from $10–$100), corporate sponsorships, in-kind medical equipment donations, and signature fundraising events (the 2026 Leadership Awards Gala raised over $1.1 million, the 25th Annual Golf Tournament raised over $250,000, the 2025 Holiday Cheer Celebration raised over $31,000, and the inaugural Night Out raised over $26,000). Healthcare services accept insurance and offer sliding-scale self-pay. Compensation signals indicate active talent acquisition, with nurse sign-on bonuses of $10,000 ($5K at six months, $5K at one year), teacher sign-on bonuses of $5,000 plus a $75,000 starting salary, and Direct Support Professional wages of $19.06/hour post-probation with benefits. Distribution is exclusively direct-to-consumer via physical facilities across the five boroughs; there is no digital product, public API, or software platform. The go-to-market motion relies on community outreach, referrals from healthcare providers and schools, partnerships with government agencies, and brand awareness generated through high-profile events, with Project Connect operating as the intake and referral hub across programs.

Name

ADAPT Community Network

Legal name

ADAPT Community Network

Website

https://adaptcommunitynetwork.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1947

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

ADAPT Community Network is a New York City nonprofit, founded in 1947, that delivers 100+ programs across education, healthcare, assistive technology, employment, family support, and recreation to over 20,000 children and adults with disabilities and their families annually across all five boroughs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse Facilities (6232), Child and Youth Services (62411), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Wraparound & Community-Based Behavioral Support (ABA-Adjacent) (EDAKAHAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Transition Services (Secondary to Postsecondary/Employment, Life Skills) (EDAJAKAG), Special Education Vocational & Transition Programs (18–22) (EDAKAAAG), Transition & School-Readiness Support for Special Needs Children (HSAAAIAO), Housing Transition & Supported Living Navigation (EDAKANAK), Specialized Assisted Living for Developmental/Intellectual Disabilities (Adult) (HLADABAJ)

Keywords

• Disability services
• Special education programs
• Assistive technology services
• Developmental disabilities support
• Human services nonprofit

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: The organization raises funds through general donations, one-time and recurring gifts, honor/memorial gifts, corporate sponsorships, and in-kind donations of medical equipment and supplies.
2. Healthcare Services Revenue: Healthcare services are billed to Medicare, Medicaid, and Partners Health Plan (PHP). Self-pay patients are offered a sliding scale for payment.
3. Government Grants: ADAPT receives government funding including grants from HUD for the Older Adults Home Modification Program and other government-supported initiatives.
4. Special Event Fundraising: Major annual events including the Leadership Awards Gala, Golf Tournament, Holiday Cheer Celebration, and Night Out generate significant donations to support programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

ADAPT Community Network is a nonprofit human services organization that operates over 100 programs serving more than 20,000 children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities across New York City's five boroughs. Its core offerings span early childhood and school-age special education, primary and specialty healthcare, assistive technology evaluation and devices, supported employment, residential and community habilitation, family support services, and recreational programs. Services are delivered through a network of clinics, assistive technology centers, lending libraries, and education program sites supported by 2,000+ staff.

Product overview

ADAPT Community Network offers a comprehensive portfolio of over 100 programs and services for people with disabilities across New York City. The organization operates as a unified human services nonprofit rather than a software product company, with offerings organized across six core service areas: Education (Early Childhood Education, School Age Programs), Healthcare (clinics, dental, mental health, rehabilitation), Technology (TechWorks Centers, TechWorks To Go!, SHARE Centers providing assistive technology devices and training), Employment (Supported Employment Program), Family Support (Family Connect, Community Habilitation, Housing Assistance, Older Adults Home Modification Program), and Recreation (Summer Camp, Club Disco, SPIRIT Recreation, Arts Programs). The TechWorks Centers serve as the NYC regional center for assistive technology, providing demonstrations, 60-day device loans, and training. SHARE Centers provide lending libraries and adapted resources for families. Project Connect serves as the intake and referral hub for all services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TechWorks: Assistive Technology centers providing evaluation, selection, instruction, and introduction of assistive technology devices for individuals with disabilities
• HealthLink
• SHARE Centers
• Family Connect
• Project Connect

Products and services

• Early Childhood Education Programs Preschool special education programs for children with disabilities; ADAPT is the largest provider of preschool education for children with disabilities in New York City. Programs are recognized as NASET Schools of Excellence.
• School Age Programs Educational programs for school-age children with disabilities, including the Lawrence Avenue School-Age program and continuing-education pathway for teachers pursuing master's degrees in early childhood education through the Bank Street Education Center partnership.
• Healthcare Services Comprehensive clinical services including primary care, women's health, dental, psychiatry, neurology, physiatry, podiatry, audiology, and rehabilitation (physical, occupational, and speech therapy). Recognized as NCQA Level 3 Patient Centered Medical Home. Bills Medicare, Medicaid, and Partners Health Plan with sliding scale for self-pay.
• HealthLink Training Program Sensitivity training curriculum for healthcare professionals providing quality care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including video and teaching guide produced with Positive Exposure.
• TechWorks Centers Assistive Technology Resource Centers in Brooklyn and Manhattan providing evaluation, selection, instruction, and introduction of assistive technology devices. Designated by TRAID as the NYC regional center for technology since 1990. Offers demonstrations, 60-day device loans, and training.
• TechWorks To Go! Mobile TechWorks van that brings assistive technology to community events including health fairs, nursing homes, senior day centers, libraries, schools, and workplaces.
• SHARE Centers Free public resource centers in Brooklyn, Staten Island, Manhattan, and the Bronx providing lending libraries of adapted toys, switches, computer technology, and augmentative communication systems for families and professionals working with children with disabilities.
• Assistive Technology Devices and Services Provision of assistive devices including adapted toys and switches, adapted computers and peripherals, wheelchairs and inserts, augmentative communication systems, daily living devices, home and workplace modifications, environmental control units, adapted telephones, and unopened medical supplies.
• Supported Employment Program Vocational training, professional development, job coaching, and assistive technology access that empowers individuals with disabilities to obtain competitive employment in their communities. Coordinates with OPWDD Employment Training Program, ACCES-VR, and waiver-enrolled individuals.
• Family Connect Free workshops, support services, and educational resources for NYC parents and families of children with disabilities, including training, community resource information, and advocacy support.
• Community Habilitation Skill-building services supporting individuals with disabilities to develop independent living skills within their communities.
• Older Adults Home Modification Program Home modification services for older adults aged 62+ in NYC to age safely at home, funded by a HUD grant providing up to $15,000 per household for small-scale accessibility and fall-prevention modifications.
• Housing Assistance Services helping individuals with disabilities find and maintain housing.
• Doorways to Independence Family support program helping individuals with disabilities achieve greater independence.
• Project Connect Information and referral service helping people with disabilities, their family members, and loved ones navigate ADAPT's programs and services.
• Adult Day Services (Learning & Inclusion) Day programs for adults with disabilities providing learning, community connections, and inclusion services.
• Children's Care Management Program Care management services for children with disabilities and their families.
• Recreation Programs Recreational offerings including Summer Camp (Action Day Camp), Club Disco (Friday evening events), SPIRIT Recreation (Saturday activities), and Arts Programs (poetry, painting, media arts).

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, secondary and minor.

• U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)coreOthers · 1 January 2026HUD grant funding the Older Adults Home Modification Program (OAHMP), providing up to $15,000 per household for home modifications to help older adults age safely at home.
• TRAID (New York State Assistive Technology Act Program)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1990Since 1990, ADAPT has been designated as the New York City regional center for assistive technology by TRAID. This partnership enables ADAPT to provide free assistance for all NYC children and adults in acquiring assistive technology.
• Partners Health Plan (PHP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerADAPT is a member of Partners Health Plan, the first health plan designed for people with developmental disabilities who often have ongoing health issues. PHP is the only approved FIDA (Fully Integrated Dual Advantage) plan for individuals with developmental disabilities who have both Medicaid and Medicare.
• The Bank Street Education CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to strengthen ADAPT's school-age teachers through The Teacher Institute, providing professional development and training. Teachers pursue master's degrees in early childhood education while receiving ongoing training sessions throughout the year.
• Positive ExposuresecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to produce the HealthLink training video, a sensitivity training curriculum for healthcare professionals on providing quality care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Golf Tournament Sponsors (Colliers, Paylocity, TD Bank, Beacon, GSJJ, Mutual of America, ProSocial Staffing, Tandym)secondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnual sponsors supporting ADAPT's golf tournament and other fundraising events, providing financial support for programs and services.
• Holiday Cheer Sponsors (Colliers, Paylocity, TD Bank, Protector America, Beacon, GSJJ, Mutual of America, ProSocial Staffing, Tandym)secondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnual sponsors for the Holiday Cheer Celebration benefiting preschool education programs throughout New York City.
• Night Out Event Sponsors (Alliance Brokerage Corp, Focused Wealth Management, BDO, Colliers, Stop Pest Control, Assured Environments, Ezra Law, Ainsworth)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsors for ADAPT's Night Out networking event raising funds for programs and services.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• YAI (Young Adult Institute): YAI is a NYC-based nonprofit providing services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including education, residential, employment, and healthcare programs. It is one of the largest I/DD providers in the New York metro area and a direct peer to ADAPT in mission, geography, and service mix.
• AHRC NYC: AHRC NYC is a major NYC-based nonprofit serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities across education, residential, day, and family support services. It directly competes with ADAPT in the same geographic market with similar program offerings for the I/DD population.
• Lifespire: Lifespire is a NYC-based nonprofit providing services to individuals with developmental disabilities, including residential, day, employment, and clinical supports. Like ADAPT, it operates across the five boroughs and serves a comparable I/DD population through direct service delivery.
• Services for the UnderServed (SUS): SUS is a NYC-based nonprofit providing housing, healthcare, education, and employment services to vulnerable populations including people with disabilities. It overlaps with ADAPT in disability-focused housing, community habilitation, and clinical services in NYC.
• INCLUDEnyc: INCLUDEnyc is a NYC-based nonprofit serving young people with disabilities and their families through education advocacy, training, and family support. It is a direct peer in ADAPT's family support, Family Connect, and education transition services space.

Regional players

• Jewish Board of Family and Children's Services: A large NYC-based human services nonprofit providing behavioral health, disabilities, and housing services. Overlaps with ADAPT in mental health, residential, and case management services for the I/DD population in NYC.

Broad incumbents

• Easterseals: Easterseals is a national nonprofit network providing disability services including early childhood education, employment, and assistive technology. It is a broad incumbent operating in the same disability services space as ADAPT but across many states with a less concentrated service mix.
• The Arc of the United States: The Arc is a national advocacy and direct services organization for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. It operates as a broad incumbent in the same I/DD space, with advocacy capabilities ADAPT lacks, but with a less geographically concentrated service delivery model.
• Goodwill Industries International: Goodwill is a large national nonprofit providing employment, training, and disability services. Its Supported Employment and workforce development programs overlap with ADAPT's employment services, though Goodwill operates with a much broader retail and workforce footprint.

Others

• UCP National (United Cerebral Palsy): UCP is the national affiliate network of which ADAPT was previously the founding NYC affiliate. Although the organizations are now formally separate, UCP provides advocacy, resources, and a nationwide affiliate network in the same disability services space as ADAPT.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/adaptwechange
• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/adaptcommunitynetwork
• Facebookfacebook.com/adaptwechange
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/adapt-community-network
• Instagraminstagram.com/adaptwechange

Compliance3 records

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Profiles10 records

Funding overview

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