What Includenyc does

INCLUDEnyc is a New York City-based nonprofit organization (founded in 1986 as Resources for Children with Special Needs and rebranded to INCLUDEnyc around 2021) that provides free services and resources to young people with disabilities and their families. The organization operates a Help Line via phone, text, and WhatsApp (with bilingual English/Spanish support), delivers free in-person and virtual workshops, runs two core youth programs — Project Possibility and High School Launch — and convenes signature community events including the INCLUDEnyc Fair (bringing together 100+ partner organizations), Outdoors for Autism, Disability Symposium, and College is Possible. INCLUDEnyc also publishes an extensive bilingual library of resource guides covering early childhood, behavior, IEP processes, NYC diploma options, GED preparation, college accommodations, transition planning, and adult disability services.

The organization's underlying technology is deliberately lightweight: a WordPress-based website with a dedicated Spanish-language mirror site (es.includenyc.org), standard social login integrations, and Typeform for workshop registration. There is no proprietary platform, no mobile app, no API, and no AI/ML components — the service model is fundamentally human-mediated. Service delivery is anchored on direct staff and volunteer engagement rather than automated systems.

INCLUDEnyc's business model is a nonprofit donations-and-contributions model. All programs and services are provided free of charge to families, young people, and professionals. Revenue is sourced from individual donors, corporate contributions, foundation grants, employer matching programs, stock transfers, Donor-Advised Funds, and a retail round-up channel through the Rite Aid KidCents partnership. The go-to-market motion is event-driven and community-anchored: awareness is built through community events, workshops, content marketing (weekly Navigator and Navegador newsletters), and organic social, while direct support is delivered through the Help Line and one-on-one program engagement.

Name

Includenyc

Legal name

Resources for Children with Special Needs (formerly) / INCLUDEnyc

Website

https://includenyc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

INCLUDEnyc is a New York City nonprofit providing free Help Line support, workshops, youth transition programs, and resource guides to families and young people with disabilities navigating special education and disability services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Support Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Child and Youth Services (624110), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (6243)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGACAG), Special Needs Early Intervention & Preschool Programs (EDAKAAAE), College Readiness & Disability Services Transition Support (EDAKANAB), Interagency Coordination & Case Management (VR, DD, Medicaid Waivers) (EDAKANAM)

Keywords

• Disability support services
• Special education resources
• Youth transition programs
• Nonprofit disability advocacy
• Special education workshops

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: INCLUDEnyc is a nonprofit organization that relies on charitable donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations. The organization mentions employer matching programs and provides options for donation via check, stock transfer, and Donor-Advised Funds.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

INCLUDEnyc provides free, multilingual (English/Spanish) special education and disability support services to NYC families, young people with disabilities, and the professionals who serve them. Core offerings include a Help Line for one-on-one guidance on Early Intervention, IEPs, and disability services; free online and in-person workshops; youth transition programs such as Project Possibility and High School Launch; community events convening 100+ partner organizations; and an extensive library of resource guides covering early childhood, behavior, special education, college, transition planning, and advocacy.

Product overview

INCLUDEnyc is a nonprofit organization (formerly Resources for Children with Special Needs) providing a portfolio of free services and resources for young people with disabilities in New York City. The core offerings include: a Help Line for direct special education and disability questions; Project Possibility and High School Launch programs for youth transition planning; free workshops for parents, students, and professionals; and signature community events including the INCLUDEnyc Fair, Outdoors for Autism, Disability Symposium, and College is Possible. The organization also publishes an extensive library of resource guides covering topics such as Early Childhood, Behavior, Special Education, College, Transition Planning, GED preparation, and advocacy. Services are available in English and Spanish through phone, text, email, and in-person support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Help Line Free telephone, text, WhatsApp, and email service that answers specific Early Intervention, special education, and disability questions from parents, caregivers, and professionals in NYC. Includes a dedicated Spanish-language Línea de Ayuda (212-677-4668).
• Workshops Free online (virtual) and in-person workshops for parents, students, and professionals on navigating special education and disability systems, accessing community resources, and understanding NYC DOE procedures. Can also be booked on-site at schools and organizations.
• Project Possibility Free youth program providing one-on-one support, group skill-building, and workshops to help young people with disabilities explore options and take steps toward education, job, and community involvement goals with transition planning for life after high school.
• High School Launch Program helping high school students with disabilities develop self-advocacy skills and prepare for graduation and post-secondary life.
• INCLUDEnyc Fair Signature annual community event convening more than 100 organizations with inclusive educational and recreational programs for young people with disabilities.
• Outdoors for Autism Signature community event offering sensory-friendly outdoor activities for families of children with autism.
• Disability Symposium Signature community event focused on topics of interest within the disability community.
• College is Possible Informational event covering the college application process for students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and their families.
• Navigator Newsletter Free weekly English-language email newsletter providing essential, up-to-date information on disability resources, news, and events for the NYC disability community.
• Navigator y Navegador (Spanish Newsletter) Free weekly Spanish-language email newsletter providing disability resources, news, and events information for Spanish-speaking NYC families.
• Parent Support Groups Peer support groups for parents and caregivers of children with disabilities to share experiences and resources.
• Early Childhood Initiatives Programs and resources supporting NYC families with young children with disabilities in Early Intervention services.
• Early Childhood Guide Comprehensive downloadable guide covering early childhood disability services and early intervention information for NYC families.
• Behavior Guide Guide providing strategies and information about managing behaviors for families of children with disabilities.
• Your Special Education Guide Comprehensive guide to navigating the special education process in New York City for families of children with IEPs.
• Guide to Preparing for the Future Guide covering transition planning, employment preparation, and adult services for youth with disabilities.
• Advocacy Guide Guide helping families learn advocacy skills for navigating disability systems and services.
• College Guide Guide helping students with disabilities explore college options, understand accommodations, and navigate the application process.
• Guide to Getting Services and Benefits Guide to navigating disability systems including OPWDD, Self-Direction, SSI, and other government benefits.
• Breaking Down the IEP Resource explaining the Individualized Education Program (IEP) process, evaluations, and eligibility requirements for NYC families.
• Bilingual Special Education Guide Bilingual English-Spanish guide covering special education services and disability information for Spanish-speaking NYC families.
• NYC High School Diploma Options Guide Detailed guide explaining NYC diploma options including Regents, Advanced Regents, Local Diploma, and High School Equivalency (GED) pathways for students with disabilities.
• NYC High School Credentials Guide Guide explaining NYC high school exiting credentials for students with disabilities, including CDOS and Skills and Achievement Commencement Credential (SACC).
• GED Preparation Guide Guide covering the General Educational Development Test (GED), eligibility requirements, and information about accommodations for test-takers with disabilities.
• Obtaining Accommodations on GED Test Guide Guide explaining how to request testing accommodations on the GED exam for people with disabilities.
• Transition Timeline Checklist guide to help prepare young people for transition from age 12 to postsecondary life, covering education, employment, and independent living.
• Acronym Decoder: Special Education and Disability Reference guide decoding acronyms used in education, special education, and disability system terminology for NYC families.
• College Accommodations Guide Guide explaining types of accommodations available for students with disabilities in college and how to request them.
• Employment Opportunities for Students Guide Guide covering work readiness programs and employment opportunities for youth with disabilities.
• Rite Aid KidCents Fundraising Program Charitable giving program through Rite Aid's KidCents Round-Up program where shoppers can designate INCLUDEnyc to receive a portion of their purchases to support its programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Served over 15,800 people and reached over a million New Yorkers with outreach
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Reach Swim AcademyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPresented the INCLUDEnyc 5k for Love, Equity, and Access event, supporting the organization's fundraising and community engagement initiatives through event sponsorship.
• Rite Aid KidCentsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerINCLUDEnyc is an official Rite Aid KidCents charity. Customers can round-up their purchases at Rite Aid to support INCLUDEnyc programs. This partnership provides a retail donation channel for the organization.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• YAI (Young Adult Institute): YAI is a NYC-based nonprofit providing programs and services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including transition, education, and employment supports — overlapping heavily with INCLUDEnyc's Project Possibility and transition planning offerings.
• National Center for Learning Disabilities: NCLD advocates for individuals with learning disabilities and ADHD through policy, parent resources, and transition tools; comparable to INCLUDEnyc's advocacy and transition programming for school-age youth.
• AHRC NYC: AHRC NYC is a NYC-based nonprofit serving children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities through education, residential, day, and family support services — directly comparable in mission, geography, and family-navigation focus.
• Disability Rights New York: Disability Rights New York is the state's federally funded protection and advocacy organization, providing special education and disability-related guidance to NYC families — directly comparable to INCLUDEnyc's information-and-referral role in NYC.
• Federation for Children with Special Needs: Federation for Children with Special Needs operates the Massachusetts Parent Training and Information Center, providing IEP, special education, and parent advocacy supports — structurally analogous to INCLUDEnyc's Help Line, workshops, and family-advocacy resources.

Broad incumbents

• The Arc: The Arc is a national organization serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities through advocacy, family support, and transition services — mission-comparable to INCLUDEnyc but with a broader I/DD focus and chapter-based national footprint.
• Easterseals: Easterseals is a national nonprofit network delivering disability, behavioral health, and special education services across many states — overlapping with INCLUDEnyc's mission but operating at far broader geographic scale and via paid service lines.
• Goodwill Industries International: Goodwill operates mission-driven employment, training, and disability-inclusion programs nationwide — overlapping with INCLUDEnyc's Project Possibility employment focus while operating far more broadly through retail-funded revenue.

Emerging players

• Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates (COPAA): COPAA provides training, resources, and advocacy support to parents of children with disabilities pursuing special education rights — a focused but partial overlap with INCLUDEnyc's parent workshops and IEP advocacy content.

Regional players

• SPIN (Special People in Need): SPIN is a Philadelphia-area nonprofit serving children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities through education, residential, and community programs — mission-comparable but regionally focused on a different market than NYC.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/includenyc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/includenyc

Compliance4 records

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Investors

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