Hammill Institute on Disabilities

What Hammill Institute on Disabilities does

Hammill Institute on Disabilities is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation headquartered in Austin, Texas, founded in 2005 (per firmographic data, though no founding date is surfaced in the company's own materials). The Institute's mission is to advance and improve the education and treatment of individuals with disabilities and other special needs by developing and disseminating three categories of resources: (i) peer-reviewed academic journals, (ii) reference books, textbooks, and educational materials, and (iii) diagnostic tests and other assessments.

Its product portfolio comprises 18 peer-reviewed journals (including Journal of Learning Disabilities, Journal of Special Education, Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, Remedial and Special Education, and Topics in Early Childhood Special Education), 9 book titles spanning autism interventions, motor development, classroom intervention, sensory-versus-behavioral frameworks, and transition planning, and 5 proprietary assessment instruments — Early Reading Assessment (ERA), Occupational Aptitude Survey and Interest Schedule, Third Edition (OASIS-3, in two parts), Pragmatic Language Observation Scale (PLOS), and Screener for Early Number Sense (SENS, launched 2024). Assessments are sold as complete kits at fixed unit prices between $64 and $303; books are priced between $16 and $82; journals are published 3-6 times per year.

The business model combines direct-to-consumer sales through the Institute's own website (using downloadable order forms) for books and assessments with a core channel partnership with SAGE Publishing, which handles journal subscription marketing, sales, and institutional distribution globally. Customer segments are educators, special education professionals, researchers, and clinicians, with secondary demand from schools, clinics, and rehabilitation centers administering assessments and interventions. The organization also operates a doctoral fellowship program that supports PhD students in the disabilities field, functioning as a long-horizon pipeline for future researchers, editors, and adopters. Operating geographies are nominally domestic (United States), but the SAGE-mediated journal channel provides effective institutional reach worldwide. Revenue is not publicly disclosed.

Name

Hammill Institute on Disabilities

Legal name

Hammill Institute on Disabilities

Website

https://hammill-institute.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Hammill Institute on Disabilities is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit publisher that develops and disseminates 18 peer-reviewed journals, 9 reference books, and 5 proprietary assessments for educators, clinicians, and researchers working with individuals with disabilities and special needs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Special Education Publishing

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAGADAJ

Diagnostic & Adaptive Assessment Content (Skills/Readiness)

Education/Educational Publishing & Learning Content/Assessment, Testing & Exam Prep Publishing

SECONDARYEDAGAMAH

Reading & Literacy Intervention Materials for Learning Disabilities (Dyslexia, Decoding, Comprehension)

Education/Educational Publishing & Learning Content/Instructional Materials for Special Education

SECONDARYEDAGAMAI

Math Intervention & Numeracy Materials (Special Education)

Education/Educational Publishing & Learning Content/Instructional Materials for Special Education

SECONDARYEDAGAMAM

Progress Monitoring, Data Collection & Goal-Tracking Tools (Special Education)

Education/Educational Publishing & Learning Content/Instructional Materials for Special Education

SECONDARYEDAKACAC

Special Education Eligibility & Evaluation Support

Education/Special Education & Learning Support Services/Individualized Education Program (IEP) & Special Education Consulting

SECONDARYEDAKAJAB

Learning Disability (LD) Psychoeducational Assessment

Education/Special Education & Learning Support Services/Learning Disabilities & Dyslexia Services

Keywords

• Special education publishing
• Educational assessments
• Disability research journals
• Diagnostic testing tools
• Special needs resources

Headquarters

HQ city

Austin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Book and Materials Sales: Sale of educational books, textbooks, and instructional materials focused on identification, education, rehabilitation, and transition of people with special needs.
2. Assessment Instruments Sales: Sale of diagnostic tests and assessments used to identify individuals with disabilities, determine severity of problems, inventory intervention needs, and monitor progress.
3. Journal Subscriptions: Journals published 3-6 times per year and distributed through SAGE Publishing subscription platform.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Hammill Institute on Disabilities develops and disseminates educational and scientific journals, reference books/textbooks/educational materials, and diagnostic tests and other assessments focused exclusively on the identification, education, rehabilitation, and transition of individuals with disabilities and other special needs. Its portfolio includes 18 peer-reviewed academic journals, 9-plus reference books, and 5 proprietary diagnostic assessment instruments used by educators, clinicians, and researchers.

Product overview

Hammill Institute on Disabilities is a nonprofit publisher based in Austin, Texas that develops and disseminates educational and scientific resources for individuals with disabilities and special needs. The organization offers three main product categories: (1) Assessments - 5 diagnostic tests and screening tools including the Early Reading Assessment (ERA), OASIS-3 Aptitude and Interest Schedules, Pragmatic Language Observation Scale (PLOS), and Screener for Early Number Sense (SENS); (2) Books & Materials - 11 educational/reference books covering topics such as autism interventions, motor development, classroom strategies, and transition planning; and (3) Journals - 18 peer-reviewed academic journals published in partnership with Sage Publications covering special education, learning disabilities, behavioral disorders, communication disorders, and related fields. These publications serve educators, researchers, therapists, and policymakers in the disability and special education community.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Early Reading Assessment (ERA) A diagnostic assessment tool for evaluating early reading skills in students, used by educators and clinicians to identify reading difficulties. Complete kit priced at $303.
• Occupational Aptitude Survey and Interest Schedule-Third Edition (OASIS-3): Aptitude Survey Occupational aptitude assessment measuring aptitude for career planning, used with individuals preparing for transition to adult employment. Complete kit priced at $211.
• Occupational Aptitude Survey and Interest Schedule-Third Edition (OASIS-3): Interest Schedule Assessment measuring occupational interests for career development, used with individuals in transition planning. Complete kit priced at $228.
• Pragmatic Language Observation Scale (PLOS) Assessment tool for observing pragmatic language skills in students, used by speech-language professionals and educators. Complete kit priced at $64.
• Screener for Early Number Sense (SENS) Criterion-referenced early screening tool for identifying young students at risk for mathematical difficulties or disabilities, spanning Pre-K through first grade. Available in three grade-level kits priced at $139 each.
• Autism Interventions: Exploring the Spectrum of Autism Comprehensive book exploring autism interventions across the spectrum, intended for educators, therapists, and clinicians working with individuals on the autism spectrum. Priced at $75.
• Classroom Intervention for the School-Based Therapist, An Integrated Model Spiralbound guide for school-based therapists providing an integrated model for classroom intervention approaches. Priced at $68.
• Is It Sensory Or Is It Behavior? 2nd Edition - Laminated Cards Kit Laminated cards kit for distinguishing sensory issues from behavioral problems, used by clinicians and educators in evaluation settings. Priced at $16.
• Is It Sensory Or Is It Behavior? 2nd Edition – Complete Kit Complete kit including manual and laminated cards for evaluating sensory versus behavioral issues, used by clinicians and educators. Priced at $72.
• Motor Development Program for School-Age Children, 2nd Edition Plasticoil bound reference on motor development for school-age children, used by therapists and educators. Price varies.
• Normal Development of Functional Motor Skills: The First Year of Life Softcover reference on normal motor skill development during infancy, used by therapists, educators, and parents. Priced at $82.
• Progressive Individualized Exercises (PIE) Plastic coil bound resource with progressive individualized exercises for therapists and educators working with individuals with disabilities. Priced at $70.
• Transition and Students with Learning Disabilities: Facilitating the Movement from School to Adult Life - Second Edition Softcover guide for transitioning students with learning disabilities from school to adult life, used by transition specialists, educators, and families. Priced at $40.
• Understanding the Nature of Autism: A Guide to the Autism Spectrum Disorders, Third Edition Comprehensive guide to autism spectrum disorders with accompanying CD, used by educators, clinicians, and families. Price varies.
• Assessment for Effective Intervention (AEI) Peer-reviewed journal published 4 times per year covering effective intervention assessment practices, distributed through SAGE Publishing's subscription platform to academic and institutional audiences.
• Behavioral Disorders (BD) Peer-reviewed journal focusing on behavioral disorders in educational settings, distributed through SAGE Publishing's subscription platform.
• Beyond Behavior (BB) Peer-reviewed journal published 3 times per year addressing behavioral issues beyond traditional interventions, distributed through SAGE Publishing's subscription platform.
• Career Development and Transition for Exceptional Individuals (CDTEI) Peer-reviewed journal covering career development and transition services for individuals with exceptionalities, distributed through SAGE Publishing's subscription platform.
• Communication Disorders Quarterly (CDQ) Peer-reviewed journal addressing communication disorders, distributed through SAGE Publishing's subscription platform.
• Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities (FOCUS) Peer-reviewed journal dedicated to autism and developmental disabilities, distributed through SAGE Publishing's subscription platform.
• Intervention in School and Clinic (ISC) Peer-reviewed journal published 5 times per year focusing on intervention strategies in school and clinical settings, distributed through SAGE Publishing's subscription platform.
• Journal of Disability Policy Studies (JDPS) Peer-reviewed journal covering disability policy research and studies, distributed through SAGE Publishing's subscription platform.
• Journal of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders (JEBD) Peer-reviewed journal addressing emotional and behavioral disorders, distributed through SAGE Publishing's subscription platform.
• Journal of Learning Disabilities (JLD) Peer-reviewed journal published 6 times per year focusing on learning disabilities research and practice, distributed through SAGE Publishing's subscription platform.
• Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions (JPBI) Peer-reviewed journal covering positive behavior intervention strategies, distributed through SAGE Publishing's subscription platform.
• Journal of Special Education (JSE) Peer-reviewed journal addressing special education research and practice, distributed through SAGE Publishing's subscription platform.
• Learning Disability Quarterly (LDQ) Peer-reviewed journal focusing on learning disability research, distributed through SAGE Publishing's subscription platform.
• Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin (RCB) Peer-reviewed journal covering rehabilitation counseling, distributed through SAGE Publishing's subscription platform.
• Remedial and Special Education (RASE) Peer-reviewed journal addressing remedial and special education practices, distributed through SAGE Publishing's subscription platform.
• Rural Special Education Quarterly (RSEQ) Peer-reviewed journal focusing on rural special education contexts, distributed through SAGE Publishing's subscription platform.
• Topics in Early Childhood Special Education (TECSE) Peer-reviewed journal covering early childhood special education topics, distributed through SAGE Publishing's subscription platform.
• Word of Mouth (WOM) Peer-reviewed journal addressing speech and language topics, distributed through SAGE Publishing's subscription platform.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

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Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• SAGE PublishingcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJournals published by the Hammill Institute are distributed through SAGE Publishing's academic subscription platform. SAGE handles journal subscriptions, marketing to academic institutions, and distribution of journal content to researchers and institutions worldwide.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• SAGE Publications: SAGE Publications is Hammill Institute's journal distribution partner and a leading academic publisher in social sciences and education. While a channel partner rather than direct competitor, SAGE publishes overlapping special education journals and operates the subscription platform that distributes Hammill's content.

Direct peers

• Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co. Brookes Publishing is a Baltimore-based publisher focused on special education, early childhood, developmental disabilities, and learning disabilities. It is directly comparable given its overlap in special education books, assessments, and professional resources targeting the same educator and clinician segments.
• Psychological Assessment Resources (PAR): PAR publishes psychological, educational, and behavioral assessments widely used by schools and clinicians. It is directly comparable because both organizations sell kit-based diagnostic instruments to overlapping practitioner audiences in disability identification and intervention planning.
• PRO-ED: PRO-ED is a leading publisher of educational assessments, diagnostic instruments, and special education materials. It is directly comparable as both organizations publish standardized assessments (e.g., for reading, language, behavior) and instructional resources used by the same special education professional customer base.
• Guilford Press: Guilford Press publishes professional books, assessments, and journals in psychology, education, autism, and learning disabilities. It is directly comparable as a publisher of evidence-based resources serving the same special education and clinical practitioner customers.
• Western Psychological Services (WPS): WPS publishes psychological and educational assessments used by clinicians and schools, including autism, language, and behavioral assessments. It is directly comparable as a publisher of standardized diagnostic instruments serving overlapping special education and clinical assessment buyers.
• Research Press: Research Press publishes books, assessments, and resources for counselors, educators, and special education professionals. It is directly comparable as a niche publisher of assessment and intervention materials for the same disability and education-focused buyer base.

Broad incumbents

• Springer Publishing: Springer publishes academic and professional books and journals across education, disability studies, and rehabilitation counseling. It is a broad incumbent that competes for special education book and journal authors, readers, and institutional library budgets.
• Riverside Insights: Riverside Insights (formerly Riverside Publishing / Houghton Mifflin Harcourt) publishes educational assessments including the Iowa Tests and Iowa Algebra Aptitude Test, along with cognitive and behavior tools. It is a broad incumbent that competes in school-district assessment procurement decisions.
• Pearson Clinical Assessment: Pearson Clinical is a broad incumbent publisher of educational and clinical assessments, offering hundreds of instruments including the Wechsler suite and academic achievement batteries. It competes in the same assessment-purchase decision as Hammill but at significantly larger scale and broader category coverage.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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