What AccessPoint RI does

AccessPoint RI is a Cranston, Rhode Island-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit human services organization founded in 1965 that delivers a continuum of educational, therapeutic, residential, and workforce-training services to children and adults with developmental disabilities and other complex needs, serving more than 350 individuals across Rhode Island with selective placements from Massachusetts and Connecticut. The organization operates four service divisions: Adult Services (community support, Personal Choice self-directed Medicaid program, residential group homes and shared living arrangements), Children's Services (Applied Behavioral Analysis for autism, Home-Based Therapeutic Services, Personal Assistance Services & Supports, and respite), Cornerstone School (a Rhode Island Department of Education-approved nonpublic K-12 special education day school with an inclusive early childhood program and transition services), and Workforce Training (Project SEARCH, Supported Employment, and the Rhode Island Works/TANF Rhode MAP program).

The service model is people-intensive and credential-driven rather than technology-driven: clinical outcomes are delivered by Board-Certified Behavior Analysts, licensed nurses and therapists, certified special education teachers, and certified employment professionals. No proprietary technology platform is described; the organization relies on standard nonprofit operational tooling and government-billing systems. The underlying "platform" is the integrated continuum-of-care model that follows individuals from early childhood through adulthood, anchored in family and person-centered planning.

Revenue is generated exclusively through government and quasi-government channels: Medicaid (Personal Choice), the RI Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals (residential and community services for adults 21+), the RI Department of Human Services (TANF Rhode Island Works Program), the RI Department of Labor and Training (Rhode MAP), the RI Office of Rehabilitation Services (Project SEARCH), local school district reimbursements for Cornerstone placements, and Social Security's Ticket to Work program. Referrals are routed through state agency intake processes. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is not a market-clearing variable; rates are administratively set. Ancillary revenue sources include private donations and annual fundraising events (golf tournament, annual appeal).

Name

AccessPoint RI

Legal name

AccessPoint RI

Website

https://accesspointri.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

AccessPoint RI is a Cranston, Rhode Island 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1965 that delivers educational, therapeutic, residential, and workforce-training services to more than 350 children and adults with developmental disabilities through four divisions: Adult Services, Children's Services, Cornerstone School, and Workforce Training, funded primarily by Rhode Island state agencies and Medicaid.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Support Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (623210), Child and Youth Services (62411), Educational Support Services (611710), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Transition Services (Secondary to Postsecondary/Employment, Life Skills) (EDAJAKAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

IEP/504 Planning, Case Management & Compliance (EDAJAKAB), Benefits Counseling & Financial Literacy for Transition-Age Youth (EDAKANAJ), Special Education Online / Virtual Schools & Remote Programs (EDAKAAAL)

Keywords

• Developmental disability services
• Special education programs
• Residential support services
• Workforce training programs
• Applied behavioral analysis

Headquarters

HQ city

Cranston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Government-Funded Residential Services: Residential services funded through the RI Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities & Hospitals (BHDDH) for individuals with developmental disabilities who are 21 and older. Services include group living, semi-independent living, and shared living arrangements.
2. Medicaid-Funded Personal Choice Program: Personal Choice Program enables seniors (65+) and individuals with disabilities (18+) to self-direct their care using a Personal Choice budget based on functional needs, funded through Medicaid via the Rhode Island Department of Human Services Long Term Services and Supports.
3. Community Support Services: Community support services assisting individuals living at home with family, providing assistance with life goals, independence, health and wellbeing through various state-funded programs.
4. Rhode Island Works Program (TANF): Rhode MAP program administered for the RI Department of Human Services, open to TANF cash recipients, providing workforce development training funded through Temporary Assistance for Needy Families.
5. Early Childhood Education Services: Inclusive early childhood program licensed by the state of Rhode Island Department of Human Services and participant in Bright Stars, serving preschool children with standards-based curriculum.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

AccessPoint RI is a nonprofit human services organization that provides a comprehensive continuum of support services to children and adults with developmental disabilities and special needs across Rhode Island. Its core offerings span four service divisions: Adult Services (residential, community support, personal choice/self-directed care), Children's Services (Applied Behavioral Analysis, home-based therapy, personal assistance, respite), Cornerstone School (special education day school K-12, inclusive early childhood program, transition services), and Workforce Training (Project SEARCH, Supported Employment, Rhode Island Works, The Rhode MAP).

Product overview

AccessPoint RI is a non-profit human services organization offering a comprehensive portfolio of services organized into four main divisions: Adult Services (Community Support, Personal Choice, Residential, and Shared Living programs), Children's Services (Applied Behavioral Analysis, Home-Based Therapeutic Services, Personal Assistance Services & Supports, and Respite Services), Cornerstone School (inclusive early childhood and K-12 special education day school with transition services), and Workforce Training (Supported Employment, Project SEARCH, Rhode Island Works/Rhode MAP programs). The organization serves more than 350 children and adults with developmental disabilities and children with diverse needs, providing a continuum of educational, therapeutic, residential, and employment support services throughout Rhode Island.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Cornerstone School: A year-round, nonpublic special education school K-12 with an inclusive early childhood program for children of all abilities, located in Cranston, Rhode Island.
• The Rhode MAP
• Project SEARCH

Products and services

• Residential Services Comprehensive residential support program offering a network of group homes, semi-independent living, and shared living arrangements for individuals aged 21 and older with developmental disabilities, promoting community integration, independence, and daily living skills. Funded through the RI Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals (BHDDH).
• Personal Choice Program Self-directed care program enabling seniors (65+) and individuals with long-term disabilities (18+) to manage their own care at home by hiring and supervising their own caregivers from a budget based on functional needs, funded through Medicaid via the RI Department of Human Services Long Term Services and Supports.
• Community Support Services Services assisting individuals living at home with family in reaching life goals, promoting independence, health, and wellbeing through career planning, skill building, community participation, and connection to resources.
• Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) Therapeutic program promoting development of children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders through ongoing tracking and assessment, helping children learn positive behaviors, enhance social awareness, increase language usage, and further emotional development under the supervision of a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
• Home-Based Therapeutic Services (HBTS) Therapeutic support services for eligible children and youth ages 3 to 21 with developmental, behavioral health, or physical disabilities, providing emotional regulation, coping strategies, daily life skills, independence, and community participation support delivered in the home setting.
• Personal Assistance Services & Supports (PASS) Family-directed care program providing trained professionals to come into homes to help children with physical, developmental, or mental health needs foster success and independence, with families maintaining maximum control over staff supervision and goal-setting.
• Respite Services Specialized caregiving services providing families of children with special needs a break through specialized caregivers, offering opportunities for self-care, specialized emergency support, and thorough staff screening with focus on child safety.
• Cornerstone Day School K-12 Year-round, nonpublic special education day school serving students K-12 with complex cognitive, physical, social, emotional, and medical needs, using The Unique Learning System curriculum with multisensory approach, therapy services, and transition support. Approved by the Rhode Island Department of Education.
• Cornerstone Early Childhood Program Inclusive early childhood program licensed by Rhode Island Department of Human Services and participant in Bright Stars, offering play-based curriculum for children of all abilities with small class sizes and individualized attention.
• Cornerstone Transition Services Transition services for students ages 14 through 22 referred by local school districts, providing individualized career path planning, vocational evaluation, job exploration, community-based activities, and skill building aligned with Rhode Island Department of Education's Employment First Policy.
• Supported Employment Employment preparation service helping individuals with disabilities find community jobs matching their interests and skills, with certified employment professionals providing assistance including job exploration, skill development, job coaching, and ongoing career development.
• Project SEARCH Business-led, one-year employment preparation program providing total workplace immersion with classroom instruction, career exploration, and hands-on training through worksite rotations for individuals with significant disabilities, implemented in partnership with the RI Office of Rehabilitation Services.
• Rhode Island Works Program RI Department of Human Services program administered by AccessPoint RI, providing TANF cash recipients with person-centered case management, seven-week workforce development training, vocational training, and work readiness support including soft skills and job search assistance.
• The Rhode MAP Eight-week hybrid (online and in-person) workforce training program preparing participants for retail or customer service positions through industry-standard skills training, soft skills development, and employment skills including resume building and interview preparation. Achieved an 80% employment rate for participants in customer service partnership; named 2023 Innovative Companies Winner by Providence Business News.

Quantifiable outcome

• 80% employment rate for participants in Rhode MAP customer service partnership program
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• RI Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals (BHDDH)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAccessPoint RI is a designated service provider under BHDDH. The department funds residential services for individuals with developmental disabilities who are 21 and older. BHDDH oversees the Division of Developmental Disabilities which manages service eligibility and approves service plans developed by AccessPoint.
• RI Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDDD is the first point of entry for services. Division social workers make formal referrals to AccessPoint for the intake process. Information from the referral intake process is submitted to DDD for review and approval.
• RI Office of Rehabilitation Services (ORS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerORS selected AccessPoint RI to implement adult Project SEARCH in Rhode Island. Project SEARCH is a nationally recognized employment preparation program. AccessPoint also connects participants to ORS services and Social Security's Ticket to Work program.
• RI Department of Human Services (DHS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAccessPoint administers the Rhode Island Works Program for DHS, which is open to TANF cash recipients. The program provides workforce development training, vocational preparation, and employment support services.
• RI Department of Labor and Training (DLT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDLT partners with AccessPoint for the Rhode MAP workforce training program. DLT funding supports the workforce training initiative which has achieved an 80% employment rate for participants.
• Real Jobs RImajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAPRI has been a proud Real Jobs partner since 2017. Real Jobs is Rhode Island's workforce development initiative connecting job seekers with training and employment opportunities.
• Bright StarsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCornerstone School's Early Childhood program is a participant in Bright Stars, a state quality rating and improvement system for early childhood programs in Rhode Island.
• Social Security Administration (Ticket to Work)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAccessPoint helps individuals connect to Social Security's Ticket to Work program, which provides employment support and benefits planning for Social Security beneficiaries with disabilities.
• Local School Districts (Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal school districts throughout Rhode Island and nearby Massachusetts and Connecticut refer students to Cornerstone School. Districts collaborate with AccessPoint for student services and transition planning.
• Approved Subcontractors (Employment Services)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAccess to approved subcontractors to determine employment-related needs for Rhode Island Works Program participants.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Seven Hills Rhode Island: Affiliated with Seven Hills Foundation, providing day, residential, and clinical services for individuals with developmental disabilities in Rhode Island. Directly overlaps with APRI's adult services and ABA offerings.
• The Arc of Rhode Island: Rhode Island–based nonprofit serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through advocacy, residential, and family support. Directly comparable as a RI DD provider competing for the same BHDDH contracts.
• Justice Resource Institute (JRI): Massachusetts-based human services nonprofit providing residential, therapeutic, and educational services for children and adults with disabilities, including special education schools—comparable continuum-of-care model.
• Perspectives Corporation: Rhode Island nonprofit providing supports for adults with developmental disabilities including residential, employment, and day services. Directly comparable service mix and funding sources.
• Bay Cove Human Services: Massachusetts nonprofit serving individuals with developmental disabilities and mental health needs through residential, day, employment, and clinical services. Similar continuum and Medicaid-funded operating model.

Broad incumbents

• Vinfen: Large regional human services provider in Massachusetts and Connecticut offering residential, clinical, and employment supports for people with developmental disabilities and behavioral health conditions. Larger, broader portfolio spanning multiple states.
• Sevita Health (formerly The MENTOR Network): National provider of home and community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including residential, day, and employment supports. Direct overlap on HCBS/Medicaid-funded services at scale.
• BrightSpring Health Services: Large publicly-traded provider of home and community-based services, behavioral health, and pharmacy services for complex populations including I/DD. Adjacent competitor for state HCBS contracts.
• Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health: National nonprofit operating special education schools, residential programs, and behavioral health services for individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities. Comparable program mix at much larger scale.

Regional players

• Lifespan: Rhode Island's largest healthcare system providing hospital, behavioral health, and rehabilitation services; not a direct DD services peer but a regional ecosystem player where APRI clients access medical and behavioral health supports.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles11 records

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