Community Mainstreaming

What Community Mainstreaming does

Community Mainstreaming Associates, Inc. (CMA) is a Long Island-based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded around 1975 in Westbury, New York, that delivers person-centered programs to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). The organization operates 15 personalized programs across Long Island spanning Day Programs (Day Habilitation Without Walls with Technology, Arts, Lifestyle, and Vocational CORES), Residential Programs (Supervised and Supportive IRAs), Community Habilitation, Self Direction with Fiscal Intermediary and Support Broker services, Supported Employment, Respite, the CMA eAcademy e-commerce training program on eBay, and the Campus Connections partnership with Hofstra University Continuing Education.

The business model is anchored in Medicaid reimbursement under the New York State OPWDD Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Waiver, which funds the bulk of program delivery hours. CMA supplements this with donations processed through Network for Good, a Community Builders monthly giving program, corporate sponsorships, naming opportunities, volunteer in-kind support, and modest e-commerce revenue from the CMA eAcademy charity boutique on eBay, which also doubles as vocational training for participants. Customer acquisition is community-led: individuals enroll via phone, email, online contact forms, or referrals through NYSOPWDD care coordinators, family networks, and employer partnerships.

Operationally, CMA employs between 11 and 50 staff under a leadership team led by CEO Eileen McDonald Egan, COO Karleen Haines, CFO MingLan Cai, and Vice Presidents overseeing Residential Services, Community Programs, and People & Culture. The organization is actively hiring, holds WCAG 2.1 Level AA accessibility conformance on its public website, and pursues legislative advocacy to influence Medicaid reimbursement rates and Direct Support Professional wages. There is no evidence of AI/ML product capabilities, multi-state expansion, or non-Medicaid revenue diversification; geographic scope is confined to Long Island, NY.

Name

Community Mainstreaming

Legal name

Community Mainstreaming Associates, Inc.

Website

https://communitymainstreaming.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Community Mainstreaming is a Long Island-based non-profit that delivers Medicaid-funded, person-centered day, residential, employment, and self-direction programs to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities across 15 programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Westbury

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Medicaid-Funded Programs: CMA operates Medicaid-funded services under the NYSOPWDD Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Waiver program. Programs including Community Habilitation, Respite, Supported Employment, and Day Programs are primarily funded through Medicaid reimbursement rates.
2. Donations and Fundraising: The organization accepts donations through Network for Good platform, corporate sponsorships, and community builder monthly donation programs. Amazon Wishlist provides in-kind donations.
3. eAcademy E-commerce: CMA eAcademy sells donated goods (books, art, sports memorabilia) through eBay, generating revenue while providing vocational training for program participants.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Community Mainstreaming Associates (CMA) is a Long Island non-profit organization providing person-centered programs for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Core offerings include Day Programs, Residential Programs (IRAs), Community Habilitation, Self Direction (with Fiscal Intermediary and Support Broker services), Supported Employment, and Respite Services, all primarily funded through Medicaid under NYSOPWDD HCBS waivers. Specialty programs include CMA eAcademy (e-commerce vocational training via an eBay store) and the Hofstra University Campus Connections program.

Product overview

Community Mainstreaming offers a portfolio of person-centered programs for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The core programs include Day Programs (Day Habilitation Without Walls with four CORES), Residential Programs (Supervised and Supportive IRAs), Community Habilitation, Self Direction with Fiscal Intermediary and Support Broker services, Supported Employment, and Respite Services. Specialty offerings include CMA eAcademy (e-commerce training on eBay) and Campus Connections at Hofstra partnership. The Core Careers program bridges day programs and supported employment. Programs operate under OPWDD funding and focus on building independence, community integration, and employment readiness.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CMA eAcademy: CMA eAcademy is a training and work program that develops skills for meaningful employment in the field of e-commerce. The program operates a charity boutique on eBay selling books, art and sports memorabilia. Participants work with job coaches to pick up, catalog, sort donated items, describe, photograph, price and list items, and handle customer support.

Products and services

• Day Programs (Day Habilitation Without Walls) Day Habilitation Without Walls program that helps adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities identify and develop work, social, and recreational passions through person-centered planning, organized around four CORES: Technology, The Arts, Lifestyle, and Vocational.
• Residential Programs (Individual Residential Alternatives) Certified residential support for adults with IDD, including Supervised IRAs (24-hour support) and Supportive IRAs (independent living with lighter services).
• Community Habilitation Medicaid-funded one-on-one or small group support for individuals with IDD to achieve greater independence and community participation, focusing on daily living skills, travel training, health, and social skills.
• Self Direction Person-centered service option under NY State's HCBS waiver enabling individuals and families to choose and manage their own supports, with CMA providing Fiscal Intermediary and Support Broker services.
• Supported Employment Employment services including vocational education, counseling, on-the-job assessment and coaching, and ETP evaluation to help participants secure and maintain competitive employment.
• Respite Services Temporary relief services for families caring for individuals with disabilities, providing planned support from ages 2-5 and ongoing to supplement other services.
• CMA eAcademy (ShopeAcademy on eBay) E-commerce training and work program where participants learn job skills by cataloging, photographing, pricing, and selling donated items on eBay, with job coaching support.
• Campus Connections at Hofstra Partnership with Hofstra University Continuing Education offering classes for young adults with autism and developmental disabilities on the Hofstra campus for inclusive interactions and social skills development.
• Core Careers Program Bridging program between the Day Program and Supported Employment that builds soft skills and identifies vocational goals, including pre-vocational supports and job readiness training.
• Fiscal Intermediary Services OPWDD-approved administrative services including payroll processing, budget tracking, Medicaid compliance, and self-hired staff onboarding for self-directed participants.
• Support Broker Services Guides the person-centered planning process, assists in developing personalized habilitation plans and budgets, and provides ongoing training and advocacy for self-directed individuals.

Quantifiable outcome

• Participants achieve independence and self-advocacy in workplace settings
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Hofstra UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCampus Connections program in collaboration with Hofstra University Continuing Education offers classes for young adults with autism and developmental disabilities. Classes take place on Hofstra campus, providing inclusive interactions with peers and access to campus resources including dining, bookstore, museum, radio studios, and athletic facilities.
• Bellmore-Merrick School DistrictminorOthersSchool district donated warehouse and work training site space used by CMA eAcademy for cataloging and processing donated items.
• Network for GoodminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDonations processing platform used for online donations, program sign-ups, and recurring Community Builders donations.
• Stop & ShopcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal employer partner providing supported employment opportunities for CMA participants. Participants work in bakery department with ongoing job coaching support.
• Uncle Giuseppe'scoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGrocery retailer providing supported employment placement for program participant in retail position.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• AHRC New York City: One of the largest New York-based providers of services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Operates day programs, residential services, community habilitation, and supported employment under OPWDD funding, directly competing with CMA in the NY metro market.
• YAI (National Institute for People with Disabilities): Major New York-based nonprofit providing person-centered services for people with IDD including day programs, residential, employment, and self-direction. Operates the same HCBS waiver-funded program mix as CMA in overlapping geographies.
• Life's WORC: Long Island-based nonprofit providing residential, day, vocational, and family support services to people with IDD. Direct geographic overlap with CMA on Long Island and directly comparable service portfolio funded through NYSOPWDD.
• ADAPT Community Network: New York City-based nonprofit delivering residential, day, clinical, and community-based services for people with IDD and other disabilities. Directly comparable service model, funding structure, and population served.
• Jawonio: New York-based nonprofit serving people with IDD, autism, and other disabilities through day programs, residential services, employment support, and clinical services. Comparable in size, service mix, and OPWDD funding model.
• Wildwood Programs: New York State nonprofit providing residential, day, vocational, and clinical services for people with IDD and autism. Operates the same HCBS waiver-funded service model as CMA in New York.
• EPIC Long Island: Long Island-based nonprofit providing day programs, residential, employment, and community services to individuals with IDD and their families. Direct geographic overlap and similar service portfolio under NYSOPWDD funding.
• Cerebral Palsy Association of Nassau County (CP Nassau): Long Island-based nonprofit providing day, residential, vocational, and therapy services for children and adults with cerebral palsy and other developmental disabilities. Direct Long Island geographic overlap and OPWDD-funded service model comparable to CMA.
• Birch Family Services: New York City-based nonprofit providing residential, day, educational, employment, and clinical services to children and adults with IDD and autism. Directly comparable HCBS-funded service model and population served in the New York region.

Broad incumbents

• The Arc of the United States: National nonprofit network with hundreds of state and local chapters providing IDD services, advocacy, and employment support. While broader in scope, many local chapters offer the same day, residential, and employment programs as CMA, and CMA may share funders and advocacy forums with the network.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/CMA_Inc
• Facebookfacebook.com/CommunityMainstreamingAssociates
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/community-mainstreaming-org
• Instagraminstagram.com/cma_ny

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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