ALSO

What ALSO does

ALSO (Advocates for Life Skills and Opportunity) is an Oregon-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1997 that delivers person-centered disability support services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) across nine Oregon counties. Its service portfolio spans supported employment, residential care, supported living, in-home support, behavior support, children's services, Social Security advocacy, an assistive-technology lending library, and an affordable-housing initiative called The Montage. Service delivery is anchored by 300+ direct-support professionals operating out of four regional offices in Portland, Bend, Klamath Falls, and Medford, and the organization reports 715,822 annual support hours delivered to 250+ individuals with I/DD.

The underlying service model is individualized support plans (ISPs) coordinated with Oregon's Office of Developmental Disability Services (ODDS), County Developmental Disability Programs (CDDPs), Oregon Vocational Rehabilitation, and Oregon Health Plan / Medicaid waiver programs, supplemented by a placement network of 70+ Oregon employer partners. Services are provided at no cost to individuals or to employer partners; revenue is generated through state and Medicaid funding streams, corporate event sponsorships, and individual donations (including the Access10 monthly giving program and the Cans 4 Cars recycling/vehicle program). The technology stack is operationally light — ISPs, an AT lending library, virtual tours, and content/blog infrastructure — with no AI/ML, API, or mobile-app surface disclosed.

The go-to-market motion is dual: a sales-led channel through Oregon state-agency referrals and employer partnerships for adult services, and a community-led channel through youth transition programs (ages 14-22), IEP coordination, and family support groups for pre-eligible populations. Marketing is content-driven (blog, newsletter, YouTube testimonials, monthly virtual tours, community events), with brand recognition supported by a 2022 Top Oregon Nonprofit Workplace award and 25+ years of continuous operation.

Name

ALSO

Legal name

ALSO (Advocates for Life Skills and Opportunity)

Website

https://alsoweb.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

ALSO is an Oregon nonprofit founded in 1997 that delivers person-centered supported employment, residential, in-home, behavior, and children's services to 250+ individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities across nine Oregon counties, funded primarily through state agencies and Medicaid waivers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Support Services

NAICS

Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (623210), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (624310), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGAEAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGACAG), Specialized Assisted Living for Developmental/Intellectual Disabilities (Adult) (HLADABAJ), Housing Transition & Supported Living Navigation (EDAKANAK), Interagency Coordination & Case Management (VR, DD, Medicaid Waivers) (EDAKANAM)

Keywords

• Supported employment services
• Developmental disability support
• Residential care services
• Supported living services
• Behavior support services

Headquarters

HQ city

Portland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Funded Services (ODDS/VR): ALSO receives funding through Oregon's Office of Developmental Disability Services (ODDS) and Oregon Vocational Rehabilitation. These state programs fund supported employment, residential services, supported living, and children's programs for eligible individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
2. Medicaid-Funded Waiver Programs: Services are funded through Medicaid-funded waiver programs which provide long-term support for adults with I/DD for residential supports, employment supports, and in-home services.
3. Donations and Fundraising: Individual donations through Donorbox platform, monthly Access10 program, vehicle donations (Cans for Cars program), sponsorship opportunities, wish list and in-kind gifts. Donations support gaps in housing, assistive technology, children's programming, and sustainable operations.
4. Event Sponsorships: Corporate sponsors support ALSO events, with proceeds directly supporting programs and services. Sponsors receive brand recognition and customer acquisition opportunities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ALSO provides person-centered disability support services for Oregonians with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), delivering supported employment, residential care, supported living, in-home support, behavior support, and specialized children's services. The organization also operates accessible housing through The Montage initiative, an Assistive Technology Lending Library, and Social Security advocacy, all funded through Oregon state programs and Medicaid waivers at no cost to participants or families.

Product overview

ALSO (Advocates for Life Skills and Opportunity) is a nonprofit disability services organization providing a comprehensive portfolio of supports for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) across nine Oregon counties. The organization operates a multi-service model centered on person-centered practices, combining core support services (Supported Employment, Residential Services, Supported Living, In-Home Support, Behavior Support, and Children's Services) with specialized initiatives including housing programs (The Montage), an Assistive Technology Lending Library, Social Security Advocacy, and community engagement programs (Heart Work Tours, Cans 4 Cars). Funded through a combination of government programs, Medicaid waivers, and donor contributions, ALSO's integrated approach connects employment support, residential care, and independent living services to promote full community inclusion.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Supported Employment Services Job development, job coaching, vocational training, and employer coordination services that help adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities find, prepare for, and keep competitive integrated employment. Funded at no cost to individuals or employers through Oregon state programs; job coaching can last up to 24 months (initial 6 months plus ongoing support up to 18 months).
• Residential Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 715,822 annual support hours delivered
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments5 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

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Oregon Office of Developmental Disability Services (ODDS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency partnership for eligibility determination, service coordination, and funding for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Coordinates Individual Support Plans (ISPs) covering residential supports, employment supports, and in-home services across Oregon.
• Oregon Vocational RehabilitationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency partnership providing employment support services for individuals with disabilities. As of June 2025, VR placed eligible applicants on a waitlist for full services, making early application important. Services include job exploration counseling, workplace readiness, and self-advocacy training.
• County Developmental Disability Programs (CDDPs)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal county agencies that provide service coordination for individuals with I/DD at the county level. ALSO works with counties including Multnomah, Clackamas, Washington, Deschutes, Klamath, Jackson, Josephine, Harney, Jefferson, and Crook.
• Oregon Health Plan / Oregon Health AuthoritycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMedicaid program partnership covering medical, behavioral health, dental, and prescriptions for individuals with disabilities. Special Health Care Needs coverage for ages 19-26 includes additional vision/dental benefits.
• 70+ Oregon Businesses (Employment Partners)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOregon employers partnering with ALSO for supported employment including US Bank, Whole Foods, PDX Airport, Safeway, Best Buy, Walmart, Sisters Athletic Club, YMCA, House of Paws, Hot Topic, and others. Employers receive job coaching and ongoing support at no cost.
• Ramsey Cox Media Relations and Public AffairsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMarketing and public affairs partner providing communications support for ALSO's mission and events.
• MMP PowellminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor supporting ALSO events and programs.
• CambiaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor supporting ALSO events and programs.
• Adaptive Sports NWminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing adaptive bikes for community bike rides. Adaptive bikes available to borrow at Parklane Park for Pedal Into Summer events.
• Oregon Department of Education - Secondary TransitioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState education agency partnership for IEP transition planning for students with disabilities ages 14-22 transitioning to adult services. Coordinates with VR, ODDS, and other adult support agencies.
• Disability Rights Oregon (DRO)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProtection and advocacy organization providing free legal help for Oregonians with disabilities including guardianship and VR appeals. Also resource for legal services related to abuse, neglect, and discrimination.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• United Cerebral Palsy of Oregon & SW Washington: Oregon-based nonprofit serving people with cerebral palsy and other disabilities, providing residential, supported living, employment, and case management. Direct competitor for ODDS waiver-funded supports.
• Easterseals Oregon: Oregon affiliate of Easterseals providing disability and I/DD services including employment support, residential, and community-based programs. Same target population and funding sources as ALSO.
• The Arc Oregon: Oregon chapter of the national Arc network, providing I/DD advocacy, employment, residential, and family support across the state. Direct peer offering overlapping person-centered services in the same Oregon counties.

Emerging players

• Bayada Home Health Care: Large national provider of home health and personal care services with an I/DD waiver services practice. Comparable on home- and community-based support delivery, with more clinical/medical orientation than ALSO.

Broad incumbents

• RHA Health Services: National provider of behavioral health and I/DD services, including residential, supported living, employment, and case management. Overlapping service lines with ALSO, particularly in waiver-funded residential and employment programs.
• Sevita Health (formerly The MENTOR Network): One of the largest national providers of I/DD and behavioral health services, including residential, supported living, day programs, and home-based supports. Comparable service mix but at national scale.
• Easterseals (national): National federation providing employment, training, and disability services across affiliates. Easterseals Oregon is a direct competitor, while Easterseals as a parent represents the broader network ALSO competes against for funding and reputation.
• The Arc of the United States: National I/DD advocacy and service organization providing residential, employment, and family support through state/local chapters. National equivalent of the same operating model ALSO runs in Oregon.
• BrightSpring Health Services: Publicly-traded diversified provider of home and community-based health services including I/DD waiver services, behavioral health, and pharmacy. Operates a similar disability services portfolio to ALSO at much broader scale.

Others

• Volunteers of America: National nonprofit providing human services including housing, behavioral health, and disability services across the U.S. Comparable on funding model (federal/state grants, donations) and disability/housing programs, but with a much broader mission.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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