Conklin Davis Center

What Conklin Davis Center does

The Conklin Davis Center for the Visually Impaired (CDCVI) is a Florida-based 501(c)-style non-profit founded in 1988 and headquartered at a 27,000 sq ft campus at 405 White Street, Daytona Beach. The organization delivers a lifetime arc of direct services to blind and visually impaired individuals, segmented by life stage: early intervention (Blind Babies, STEPS), youth transition (Teen Transition), adult workforce integration (Vocational Rehabilitation, Supported Employment, Residential Vocational Program), independent living (Supported Living, Senior Independent Living, Orientation & Mobility, Daily Living Skills, Adaptive Aids), and residential programming (Residential Life). Supplemental offerings include The Art Shoppe for creative expression, Mentoring, Employment Preparedness, Vision TAG recreational events, and assistive technology provisioning.

Name

Conklin Davis Center

Legal name

Conklin Davis Center for the Visually Impaired

Website

https://cvicentralflorida.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Conklin Davis Center for the Visually Impaired (CDCVI), founded 1988 in Daytona Beach, Florida, is a non-profit providing lifetime direct services—early intervention, vocational rehabilitation, residential, and independent living support—to blind and visually impaired individuals across the Southeast US.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vision Rehabilitation and Disability Services

NAICS

Vocational Rehabilitation Services (624310), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Educational Support Services (611710), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Special Education, Disability Support & Inclusive Education Nonprofits (BPAGADAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Vision Assistive Technology (Screen Readers, Braille, Magnification) (EDAKAIAF), Inclusive / Special-Needs Childcare Centers (EDACAAAH), Specialized Residential Special Education Programs (EDAKAAAH), Special Needs After-School Care & Homework Support (HSAAAHAI)

Keywords

• Vision rehabilitation services
• Assistive technology services
• Vocational training programs
• Independent living support
• Disability services nonprofit

Headquarters

HQ city

Daytona Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Conklin Davis Center for the Visually Impaired is a nonprofit organization that delivers a comprehensive, lifetime continuum of programs and services for blind and visually impaired individuals, from infancy through senior years. Offerings include early intervention (Blind Babies, STEPS), teen transition, vocational rehabilitation, supported and senior independent living, residential programs, adaptive aids, orientation and mobility training, daily living skills, assistive technology, and arts and recreational programs. Services are provided directly at the Daytona Beach, Florida campus and through community partnerships.

Product overview

The Conklin Davis Center is a non-profit service organization (not a technology company) offering a comprehensive suite of programs and services for blind and visually impaired individuals. The organization provides early intervention through its Blind Babies Program and STEPS Children's Program, youth transition services, and adult vocational rehabilitation including Supported Employment and Residential Vocational Training. Core services include Assistive Technology, Adaptive Aids, Orientation & Mobility training, and Daily Living Skills instruction. The center operates a residential facility and provides Senior Independent Living support, with additional programs including The Art Shoppe for creative expression, Vision TAG for recreational activities, Mentoring Programs, and ITL Tours for community outreach. The organization serves the Daytona Beach, Florida region and has been operating since 1988.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Blind Babies Program Early intervention program providing specialized services and developmental support for infants and young children who are blind or visually impaired to support developmental growth.
• STEPS Children's Program Children's program offering structured learning and developmental services for visually impaired youth.
• Teen Transition Transition program helping teenagers who are blind or visually impaired prepare for adulthood and independence.
• Vocational Rehabilitation Vocational training and rehabilitation services helping visually impaired individuals prepare for and obtain employment.

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Florida Division of Blind ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment partnership providing vocational rehabilitation and services for blind individuals in Florida. Likely serves as a referral source and funding partner.
• Lions InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal service organization with a Lions Club Branch specifically affiliated with CDCVI, providing community support and volunteer resources.
• Cookman UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal university partnership for educational opportunities and student engagement with visually impaired community.
• University of Central FloridaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partnership providing educational resources and potential student volunteer opportunities.
• Daytona State CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal college partnership for educational programs and student involvement.
• Volusia County, FloridaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal government partnership supporting community programs for visually impaired residents.
• City of Daytona BeachminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal partnership with recognition from the Mayor, supporting local community services.
• Council on AgingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit partnership serving Volusia seniors, collaborating on senior independent living programs.
• Easter SealsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational disability services organization partnership for expanded service capabilities.
• Florida Bureau of Braille and Talking Books LibraryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState library service partnership providing accessible reading materials for visually impaired individuals.
• Florida Vision TechnologyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnology partner providing solutions for visual independence.
• Central Florida RetinaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMedical eye care partnership for retina-related services.
• Tomoka EyeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEye care services partnership for vision-related referrals.
• Florida Department of TransportationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment partnership supporting transportation accessibility initiatives.
• Atlantic Center for the ArtsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArts organization partnership supporting The Art Shoppe program for visually impaired artists.
• Mainland High SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal high school partnership for early intervention and teen transition programs.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Bosma Enterprises: Indianapolis-based nonprofit providing rehabilitation, training, and employment services for people who are blind or visually impaired, including assistive technology and vocational programs.
• Alphapointe: Kansas City-based nonprofit delivering vision rehabilitation, assistive technology, youth programs, and employment services for people with vision loss; directly comparable in mission and program mix to CDCVI.
• Outlook Enrichment (formerly Vision Loss Resources): Minnesota-based nonprofit serving people with vision loss through rehabilitation, assistive technology, vocational and independent living services; similar community-based multi-segment service model.
• The Carroll Center for the Blind: Massachusetts-based nonprofit offering residential rehabilitation, vocational training, and assistive technology for the blind; comparable comprehensive residential plus community services model.
• Lighthouse of the Palm Beaches: Florida-based (West Palm Beach) nonprofit offering vision rehabilitation, vocational services, adaptive aids, and youth/senior programs for the blind; same state regulatory environment and directly overlapping program set as CDCVI.
• Chicago Lighthouse: Long-standing nonprofit serving people with visual impairments through rehabilitation, assistive technology, employment, and youth programs; comparable comprehensive lifetime-services model to CDCVI.
• Lighthouse Guild: NYC-based national nonprofit combining vision rehabilitation and behavioral health services, including vocational rehab, assistive technology, and youth programs; similar vision-disability nonprofit model at larger scale.
• Lighthouse Central Florida: Orlando-based nonprofit providing vision rehabilitation, vocational training, and independent living services to blind and visually impaired individuals in Central Florida; highly comparable in mission, program breadth, and Florida-region footprint to CDCVI.
• NewView Oklahoma: Oklahoma-based nonprofit providing employment, rehabilitation, and independent living services for blind and low-vision individuals; comparable vocational rehabilitation focus and disability nonprofit structure.

Regional players

• Easter Seals: National disability services nonprofit (and named CDCVI partner) offering rehabilitation, employment, and independent living across disabilities including vision loss; broader scope than CDCVI but materially overlapping programs.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CVIDAYTONA
• Facebookfacebook.com/conklincenter
• Instagraminstagram.com/conklindaviscenter
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/center-for-the-visually-impaired-inc-

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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