INARF

What INARF does

INARF (Indiana Association of Rehabilitation Facilities, Inc.) is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit trade association founded in 1974 and headquartered at 615 North Alabama Street, Suite 410, Indianapolis, Indiana. It is the principal membership organization in Indiana representing providers of services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), with a stated organizational membership scope that includes residential, vocational, employment, and community support providers across the state. INARF convenes and serves these member organizations through advocacy, technical assistance, compliance resources, training, and recognition programs.

INARF's core product surface spans three layers. First, events and education: the annual INARF Annual Conference (with member/non-member exhibit booth tiers priced at $575-$700 and sponsorship levels from $500 Supporting up to $8,000+ Palladium), the INARF Leadership Academy (a multi-session professional development program), the newly announced INARF 2026 Conference for DSPs and Frontline Supervisors targeting the direct-support workforce, an online Training Library, and a Nurse Forum. Second, regulatory and technical services: Technical Assistance covering program operations, policy interpretation, financial management, billing, audits, and rates, plus a suite of resource centers (Compliance, Waiver Services, Group Homes/ICF, Electronic Visit Verification, Vocational Rehabilitation, Dual Eligibility). Third, advocacy infrastructure: a Government Affairs function with legislative tracking, a 2026 legislative agenda centered on maintaining Medicaid funding, and the INARF PAC which raises voluntary contributions and annually recognizes state legislators. INARF holds CEU accreditation from the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency (Behavioral Health Board License No. 98000140A; Health Facility Admin Board License No. 98000254A).

The business model is membership-dues-based with diversified fee-for-event and PAC revenue. INARF operates a community-led go-to-market: organizational and associate members are acquired through advocacy, educational events, technical assistance, and compliance resources, with the annual conference, Leadership Academy, monthly webinars, and bi-weekly newsletter serving as primary engagement and retention channels. Distribution is direct within Indiana via the web.inarf.org member portal and onsite at events. Day-to-day operations are led by President/CEO Katy Stafford-Cunningham, with senior leaders including Andrew Alvarez (VP - Legislative Affairs, former Indiana House of Representatives staff), Nanette Hagedorn (VP - Member Services), and Brandi Foreman (technical assistance). The organization holds an ANCOR Proud Member designation, connecting it to the national American Network of Community Options and Resources.

Name

INARF

Legal name

Indiana Association of Rehabilitation Facilities, Inc.

Website

https://inarf.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

INARF (Indiana Association of Rehabilitation Facilities) is the principal 501(c)(6) nonprofit trade association in Indiana, representing disability service providers through advocacy, compliance assistance, training, and events for its organizational and associate members.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Services Trade Association

NAICS

Professional Organizations (81392), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (6243), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGACAG

Disability Services & Independent Living Support

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Health & Medical Nonprofits

SECONDARYBPAGALAM

Disability Services & Assistive Solutions (Accessibility, Assistive Tech)

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Social Enterprises & Impact Organizations

SECONDARYBPAGADAH

Special Education, Disability Support & Inclusive Education Nonprofits

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Education & Youth Development Nonprofits

Keywords

• Disability services advocacy
• Indiana disability providers
• Rehabilitation facility association
• HCBS provider services
• I/DD services membership

Headquarters

HQ city

Indianapolis

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, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: INARF generates revenue through organizational and associate membership dues from disability service providers across Indiana.
2. Conference Revenue: The annual conference generates revenue through attendee registration fees, exhibit booth sales (Standard $575-700, Premier $625-700), sponsorship packages (ranging from $500 to $8,000+), and artisan booth fees ($100).
3. PAC Contributions: The INARF PAC collects voluntary contributions from individuals and corporations to support legislative advocacy efforts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

INARF is a statewide nonprofit trade association that supports Indiana community-based disability service providers through Provider Membership benefits, the MyINARF member portal, advocacy at the Indiana Statehouse, an Annual Conference, the Webinar Series, an e-Learning library, awards programs, and the Career Center job board.

Product overview

INARF (Indiana Association of Rehabilitation Facilities) is a membership organization, not a product company. It operates as a membership-based association offering organizational membership for disability service providers and associate membership for industry partners. The core services include the Annual Conference (a premier annual gathering featuring educational sessions, awards, and exhibits), the Leadership Academy (professional development program), and the Conference for DSPs (Direct Support Professionals). Supporting functions include Technical Assistance Services (covering compliance, policy, financial management), Government Affairs & Advocacy (legislative tracking and PAC), Compliance Resources (billing, safety, CMS guidance), and specialized Resource Services covering Waiver Services, Group Homes/ICF, Electronic Visit Verification, Vocational Rehabilitation, and Dual Eligibility. Additional offerings include the Training Library, Nurse Forum & Resources, and the Annual Awards Program recognizing outstanding contributions in the disability services field.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Provider Membership

Quantifiable outcome

• Supports disability service providers serving Hoosiers with disabilities across Indiana

Named customers24 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ANCORcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerINARF is a Proud Member of ANCOR (American Network of Community Options and Resources), the national association representing disability service providers. This affiliation provides INARF members with access to national resources, advocacy efforts, and professional development opportunities.
• Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerINARF collaborates with FSSA on legislative priorities, waiver services, and policy matters affecting Indiana's disability service provider network. FSSA oversees Medicaid programs including HCBS waivers that INARF members depend on.
• Division of Disability and Rehabilitative Services (DDRS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerINARF works with DDRS on provider services, BDDS provider re-approval, and waiver service delivery matters.
• Bureau of Developmental Disabilities Services (BDDS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerINARF collaborates with BDDS on developmental disability services, provider re-approval processes, and compliance matters.
• Bureau of Rehabilitation Services (BRS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerINARF provides resources related to vocational rehabilitation services and workforce innovation requirements in partnership with BRS.
• Governor's Council for People with DisabilitiesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerINARF participates in round table discussions with state officials including representatives from the Governor's Council for People with Disabilities.
• Indiana State Department of HealthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerINARF coordinates with the Indiana State Department of Health on regulatory matters including ICF/IID surveys and compliance.
• Health Management AssociatesminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerHealth Management Associates provides managed care expertise and educational sessions for INARF members on managed care preparedness and strategic planning.
• 1816 Public Affairs GroupminorGTM or Marketing PartnerINARF PAC Board includes liaisons from 1816 Public Affairs Group who assist with legislative affairs and advocacy efforts.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• NASDDDS (National Association of State Directors of Developmental Disabilities Services): National association of state officials who administer I/DD services. Tangentially comparable to INARF as a stakeholder in the same policy ecosystem; INARF advocates to the state agencies whose directors belong to NASDDDS.

Broad incumbents

• United Cerebral Palsy (UCP): National disability services organization with affiliates that provide direct services to people with cerebral palsy and other disabilities. Comparable to INARF's member organizations in service delivery focus, though UCP is more direct-service than trade-association oriented.
• ANCOR (American Network of Community Options and Resources): National trade association representing disability service providers. INARF is an ANCOR Proud Member; ANCOR is the direct national umbrella and operates at broader scale with federal advocacy, while INARF focuses on Indiana-specific policy and compliance.
• The Arc of the United States: National organization on intellectual and developmental disabilities with state and local chapters (e.g., The Arc of Greater Boone County is an INARF member). Operates broader advocacy and direct service programs alongside chapters that overlap with INARF's membership.

Direct peers

• Maryland Association of Community Services (MACS): Maryland trade association representing community providers serving people with developmental disabilities. Operates the same state-level advocacy, training, and conference model as INARF, focused on Maryland DDA funding and compliance.
• NYSACRA (New York State Association of Community and Residential Agencies): New York state association representing agencies serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Operates the same membership association model as INARF, focused on state-specific Medicaid waiver advocacy and provider support.
• IARF (Illinois Association of Rehabilitation Facilities): State-level trade association for disability and rehabilitation service providers in Illinois. Direct parallel to INARF in structure, mission, and member base (I/DD providers, HCBS waiver focus), differing only by geography.
• RCPA (Rehabilitation and Community Providers Association): Pennsylvania-based trade association for rehabilitation and community providers, including I/DD, behavioral health, and aging services. Highly comparable to INARF as a state-level advocacy, training, and conference organization for disability providers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/INARForg

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

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