UDS Foundation

What UDS Foundation does

United Disabilities Services Foundation (UDS Foundation or UDSF) is a Pennsylvania-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1965 and headquartered at 2270 Erin Court, Lancaster, PA. The organization delivers comprehensive services across four interconnected portfolios: Planning & Support (care management, wellness calls, Community HealthChoices coordination, financial assistance resources, adult autism care); Personal Care & Independence (in-home care, accessible home modifications, mobility equipment and custom seating, ADI-accredited service dogs, IDD services); Enrichment & Life Skills (Active Life Day Program, Transition School, employment services, Challenger Football and Cheerleading League); and Business-to-Business Solutions (Advanced Care Management Solutions, Accessible Solutions Brokerage, the CAPABLE clinical-modification program, and Nonprofit Management back-office services). It serves older adults, individuals with physical, intellectual, and developmental disabilities, and family caregivers, primarily across Pennsylvania, with service dog placements extending into adjacent geographies.

UDSF operates through 475+ employees supplemented by 500+ volunteers and reaches more than 20,000 individuals annually. The operational platform is anchored by a centralized Resource Center (888-837-4235, [email protected]) that serves as the intake and navigation hub routing individuals into the appropriate program. Distinctive technical assets include an ADI-accredited service dog training program covering mobility, autism, cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, quadriplegia, paraplegia, amputation, stroke, spinal cord injuries, and polio support, with dogs trained for retrieval, tug, push, door management, and light operation; an in-house Employee Training Academy spanning HIPAA, situational awareness, caregiving techniques, elder care, end-of-life, and DEI content; and clinical-modification integration via CAPABLE, which combines occupational therapy, nursing, and home modification contracting. Service dog wait times reach 3 years (4 years for balance/stability dogs), confirming capacity-constrained demand.

The revenue model blends fee-for-service Medicaid waiver billing (Community HealthChoices via AmeriHealth Caritas, PA Health & Wellness, and UPMC MCOs; OBRA and IDD waivers), individual and corporate donations structured through an Innovation Circle major-gift membership, service dog sponsorship tiers ($1,500 kennel sponsorship, $2,000 vet care, $70-$300 unit-priced equipment kits), Pennsylvania EITC corporate sponsorships (BB&T Bank, Capital Blue Cross, UPMC, Philadelphia Insurance Companies), Challenger Football sponsorship tiers ($250-$1,000), recurring facility-cat care subscriptions ($30-$50/month), and B2B back-office revenue from Nonprofit Management Solutions and other B2B lines. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer via the Resource Center, community outreach, facility tours, galas, and the UDS Service Dogs Golf Tournament, with strong regional concentration in Lancaster County and broader Pennsylvania and select out-of-state service dog placements.

Name

UDS Foundation

Legal name

United Disabilities Services Foundation

Website

https://udservices.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

UDS Foundation (United Disabilities Services Foundation) is a Pennsylvania-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1965, operating 15 disability, aging, and service dog programs serving 20,000+ individuals annually through 475+ employees and 500+ volunteers, with revenue from Medicaid waivers, donations, and B2B services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability and Aging Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (6243), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGACAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Personal Care & ADL Assistance (bathing, dressing, toileting, mobility) (HLADAGAA), Service & Emotional Support Animal (ESA) Accommodations Management (EDALAGAK), Assistive Technology (AT) Access & AAC Access Support (OT-Led) (EDAKAFAG)

Keywords

• Disability services
• In-home care
• Service dog training
• Care management
• Nonprofit health services

Headquarters

HQ city

Lancaster

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Gifts: UDS Foundation accepts donations of any size from individuals to support programs for individuals with disabilities. The organization has an Innovation Circle membership program and accepts planned giving/bequests.
2. Fee-for-Service Programs: UDS generates revenue through service delivery fees for care management, in-home care, adult day programs, employment services, and other disability services. Many services are covered through Medicaid waivers, Community HealthChoices, and other government programs.
3. Service Dog Sponsorship and Donations: Revenue generated through puppy sponsorships, kennel sponsorships ($1,500 for 6 months), vet care sponsorships ($2,000), and general service dog program donations. Virtual donation store sells items like vests ($100), food ($70), grooming supplies ($80), collars/leashes ($15), and puppy starter kits ($300).
4. Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC): Corporate sponsors donate to the UDS Transition School through Pennsylvania's EITC program, receiving tax credits in return. Sponsors include BB&T Bank, Capital Blue Cross, Donegal Mutual Insurance, UPMC, and others.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

UDS Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers integrated disability, aging, and post-injury care services through 15 programs across care management, in-home personal care, accessible home modifications, mobility equipment, ADI-accredited service dog training and placement, adult day programs, transition schooling, employment services, and adaptive sports. Service delivery is centered on a Resource Center intake (888-837-4235) connecting individuals and families across Pennsylvania to the appropriate program.

Product overview

UDS Foundation is a non-profit organization offering comprehensive disability services through multiple interconnected programs. The organization operates a multi-service platform organized into four main categories: Planning & Support (care management, wellness calls, Community HealthChoices coordination, financial assistance); Personal Care & Independence (in-home care, home modifications, mobility equipment, service dogs); Enrichment & Life Skills (day programs, transition school, employment services, sports programs); and Business-to-Business solutions (care management, accessibility brokerage, nonprofit management). The Service Dogs Program, accredited by Assistance Dogs International (ADI), provides trained dogs for mobility and autism support. The Transition School helps students move from high school to employment or college. Core to the model is the Resource Center, which serves as the entry point connecting individuals to appropriate services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Care Management Comprehensive care coordination service that helps individuals and their loved ones navigate the healthcare landscape and understand available care options.
• Care Management for Adults with Autism Specialized care management services tailored for adults with autism, including individualized care planning.
• Wellness Calls Regular check-in calls to support participant wellbeing and connection.
• Community HealthChoices (CHC) Managed care program for individuals with physical disabilities and dually eligible individuals, providing coordinated medical care and long-term support services.
• Financial Assistance Resources Information and resources about financial options available to help individuals access disability services and care.
• In-Home Care Non-medical personal care services provided in the comfort of the individual's own home, including assistance with daily activities.
• Accessible Home Modifications Consulting, design, and construction services to make homes accessible for aging in place and disability access, including ramps, doorway widening, walk-in tubs, and stairlifts.
• Mobility Equipment & Custom Seating Custom wheelchair seating and mobility/rehabilitation equipment to support independent mobility.
• Service Dogs Program Trained service dogs for mobility disabilities and autism, including mobility assistance dogs trained for retrieval, tug, and push tasks. Accredited by Assistance Dogs International (ADI).
• Pups in the Classroom Facility dogs placed in schools to help students who struggle in the classroom and provide a calming learning environment.
• Active Life Day Program Adult day program offering enrichment activities, social engagement, and life skills development for adults with disabilities.
• Transition School Program helping students with disabilities transition from high school to college or employment, offering courses on budgeting, independent living skills, communication, and workplace interactions.
• Employment Services Program helping individuals with disabilities find competitive employment in the community, including job coaching and employer support.
• Challenger Football and Cheerleading League Sports program allowing individuals with disabilities to learn and participate in football and cheerleading.
• Advanced Care Management Solutions Business-to-business service providing care management solutions for organizations serving individuals with disabilities.
• Accessible Solutions Brokerage Brokerage services connecting businesses with accessibility solutions and disability accommodations.
• CAPABLE Collaborative program connecting occupational therapists, nurses, and home modification contractors to help older adults age safely at home.
• Nonprofit Management Solutions Comprehensive nonprofit management services including communications, marketing, development, finance, human resources, information technology, management and operations, policy and compliance, and resource call center services.
• Resource Center Central hub providing information, guidance, and connections to disability services and programs. Available by phone at 888-837-4235.

Quantifiable outcome

• 20,000+ lives touched annually through 15 programs/services
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Blue RidgeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBlue Ridge serves as a media partner for UDS Foundation, supporting visibility and awareness campaigns through BRCTV.
• Donegal Insurance GroupminorOthersLocal insurance provider supporting UDS Foundation programs through corporate giving and sponsorship.
• HaverfordminorOthersQuality-focused business supporting UDS Foundation through corporate partnerships.
• Rodgers & AssociatesminorOthersFinancial services firm partnering with UDS Foundation through corporate giving and support.
• Keller Brothers Ford Family of DealershipscoreOthersMajor puppy sponsor for UDS Service Dogs program, providing significant ongoing support for service dog training and placement.
• Johnson & JohnsoncoreOthersCorporate puppy sponsor supporting UDS Service Dogs program through significant financial contributions.
• The GEO GroupminorOthersPuppy sponsor supporting UDS Service Dogs training program.
• The Porsche Club of AmericaminorOthersPuppy sponsor supporting UDS Service Dogs through organizational sponsorship.
• Primitives by KathyminorOthersPuppy sponsor for service dog program with ongoing support commitment.
• Woodstream CorporationminorOthersPuppy sponsor supporting UDS Service Dogs program.
• Weis MarketsminorOthersLocal business supporting service dog program through in-kind donations and patronage of puppy sponsorship.
• Knouse FoodsminorOthersCommunity business supporting UDS Service Dogs program.
• W.B. MasonminorOthersBusiness supporter providing donations to service dog program.
• BB&T BankcoreOthersEITC corporate sponsor for UDS Transition School program through Pennsylvania's Educational Improvement Tax Credit program.
• Capital Blue CrosscoreOthersEITC corporate sponsor for Transition School through Pennsylvania's Educational Improvement Tax Credit program.
• UPMCcoreOthersEITC corporate sponsor for UDS Transition School through Pennsylvania's Educational Improvement Tax Credit program.
• Philadelphia Insurance CompaniesminorOthersEITC sponsor supporting Transition School educational programs for students with disabilities.
• Community HealthChoices MCOscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with managed care organizations AmeriHealth Caritas, PA Health & Wellness, and UPMC Community HealthChoices to deliver services under Pennsylvania's Community HealthChoices program.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Canine Companions for Independence: Largest U.S. ADI-accredited nonprofit training mobility, hearing, and service dogs free of charge to clients. Directly overlaps UDS's ADI-accredited Service Dogs program and competes for donor dollars in the same category.
• United Cerebral Palsy (UCP): National nonprofit network providing direct disability services including housing, in-home care, assistive technology, and employment supports. Mirrors UDS's multi-service disability platform with a similar community-based service delivery model.
• NEADS (National Education for Assistance Dog Services): ADI-accredited service dog organization training mobility and autism assistance dogs. Closely comparable in core mission on the service dog side of UDS's portfolio, particularly autism support dogs.
• The Arc: National nonprofit providing IDD services, advocacy, employment programs, and family support. Overlaps with UDS's IDD Services, Active Life Day Program, and Employment Services offerings.
• Ability Beyond: Nonprofit providing lifespan disability services including in-home care, day programs, employment, and residential supports. Direct regional comparability in service model and target population to UDS.
• ServiceSource: Nonprofit providing disability employment services, community living supports, and recovery programs. Comparable specifically to UDS's Employment Services and community-based independent living programs.

Broad incumbents

• Easterseals: National federation delivering disability and behavioral health services, including employment supports, across many states. Comparable service breadth (care management, employment, accessibility) but operates as a broader portfolio of affiliates versus UDS's regional single-state focus.
• Volunteers of America: Large national nonprofit operating disability, elder care, and housing programs across many states. Comparable in multi-service disability and elder care scope but at much larger geographic and budget scale than UDS.

Regional players

• Capital Area Partnership on Aging: Regional Area Agency on Aging delivering in-home personal care, care management, and community health services to Pennsylvania seniors. Closely comparable to UDS's Older Adult Services and CAPABLE program delivery model.

Emerging players

• Guiding Eyes for the Blind: ADI-accredited nonprofit training guide and service dogs. Partial overlap with UDS's service dog accreditation in the assistance dog category, with UDS differentiated by mobility/autism focus versus Guiding Eyes' guide dog specialization.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/UnitedDisabilitiesServicesFoundation
• Instagraminstagram.com/udsservicedogs/?hl=en
• Xx.com/udservices
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/united-disability-services

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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