Future for You

What Future for You does

Future for You is a federally incorporated Canadian not-for-profit headquartered in Toronto that operates a free, web-based resource directory aggregating information on post-secondary education programs and day programs for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) across Canada. The organization was co-founded by high school students Mia Cadsby and Nicole Sia and curates listings for 13+ post-secondary programs and 12+ day programs, presented as structured directories with program descriptions, eligibility details, and contact information for families, educators, and program seekers. Best Buddies Canada is referenced as an inspiration and origin point for the initiative.

The underlying platform is a straightforward content directory rather than a sophisticated technology stack — the public-facing site appears to be a Wix-hosted site with structured program entries rather than a custom-built application. Programs are organized into two main categories (Post-Secondary Education Programs and Day Programs), with a roadmap to add an Employment Opportunities Database and employer case studies. The directory is freely accessible without registration, and there is no indication of proprietary data capture or intelligent matching functionality.

The organization's revenue model is donation-based rather than commercial. Future for You is entirely volunteer-run with a 1-10 headcount, has raised approximately $5,900 CAD in seed funding via a GoFundMe campaign, and is pursuing registered charity status and corporate sponsorships to enable paid part-time researcher capacity. There are no paid products, subscription tiers, advertising placements, or enterprise contracts; the entire value proposition is delivered as a free public resource funded by charitable contributions.

Name

Future for You

Legal name

Future for You Inc.

Website

https://futureforyou.ca

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Future for You is a Toronto-based Canadian nonprofit operating a free online directory that aggregates post-secondary education and day programs for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities across Canada. It is volunteer-run and donation-funded.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Support Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Child and Youth Services (62411)

akta.pro primary industry

Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities (IDD) Schools & Life Skills Programs (EDAKAAAD)

Keywords

• Disability support services
• Special education resources
• Day programs directory
• Post-secondary disability programs
• Nonprofit community resources

Headquarters

HQ city

Toronto

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel

Revenue model

1. Donations and Sponsorships: Future for You Inc. is incorporated federally as a not-for-profit corporation. Cash has come from GoFundMe donations (~$5,900 seed capital). The organization is seeking corporate sponsorships to hire researchers and build out the database. Future goal is to become a registered charity.
2. Platform Services (Free): The organization's website and resources are provided free of charge to individuals with IDD, their families, teachers, and parents.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Future for You is a federally incorporated Canadian not-for-profit that provides online informational resources to help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and their families plan for post-secondary education and adult day programs. The organization maintains a public resource website (futureforyou.org) that hosts searchable directories of post-secondary education programs and day programs available to the IDD community in Ontario.

Product overview

Future for You is a nonprofit organization offering a unified resource platform that aggregates post-secondary education programs and day programs for individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities across Canada. The core product is their website-based directory that connects users with educational opportunities (CICE, SOAR, Adult Basic Education programs) and day programs (employment training, life skills, social/recreational activities) from various institutions and organizations. The platform serves as an information aggregator and search tool rather than a traditional SaaS product.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Future for You Resource Website Public-facing website (futureforyou.org) that serves as the central information hub for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families, providing access to program databases and educational resources.
• Post-Secondary Education Programs Database Curated online database of post-secondary education programs suited to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), made available to families and caregivers through the Future for You website.
• Day Programs Directory Curated online directory of day programs available to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), accessible to families and caregivers through the Future for You website.

Quantifiable outcome

• 13+ post-secondary education programs listed
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Best Buddies CanadacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBest Buddies is a program that paired University of Toronto Schools students with Heydon Park students to create friendships between individuals with and without intellectual/developmental disabilities. This program inspired cofounders Mia Cadsby and Nicole Wong to create Future for You after they wondered what students do after graduation.
• Delta Management GroupminorOthersDelta Management Group is led by Board Chair Gavin Pitchford, who also founded Canada's Clean50 Awards. While not a formal partnership, the organization's leadership brings expertise from Delta Management Group.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Kerry's Place Autism Services: Ontario-based nonprofit providing autism and developmental services across the lifespan. Comparable in providing resources for IDD individuals in Canada, primarily focused on Ontario and direct service delivery.
• Sinneave Family Foundation: Canadian nonprofit focused on autism and disability transition support, including programs for youth and adults. Similar focus on transition planning for individuals with IDD.
• Developmental Disabilities Association: Canadian nonprofit providing services and resources for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families, primarily in British Columbia. Comparable focus on IDD resource provision and family support.

Direct peers

• Special Needs Planning Group: Canadian resource organization focused on supporting families of individuals with special needs through planning, financial guidance, and resource navigation. Comparable target audience and resource aggregation approach.
• Community Living Canada: Federation of provincial Community Living organizations advocating for and supporting people with intellectual disabilities and their families. Comparable mission of supporting IDD individuals and families across Canada, though provided through advocacy and direct services rather than an information directory.
• Inclusion Canada: National federation advocating for people with intellectual disabilities and their families across Canada. Similar target audience and mission of supporting IDD inclusion and opportunity access.
• Best Buddies Canada: National nonprofit that fosters friendships and inclusion for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Future for You was incubated from Best Buddies participants and the two organizations share a mission and target audience.
• Plan Institute: Canadian nonprofit that supports people with disabilities and their families in planning for the future, including financial and life planning. Comparable focus on future planning resources for individuals with disabilities.

Broad incumbents

• CanChild: McMaster University research center focused on childhood disability, providing evidence-based resources for families. Comparable in providing disability-related information resources to families and educators in Canada.

Emerging players

• Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital: Canada's largest children's rehabilitation hospital, serving children with disabilities and developmental differences. Founders volunteer there, and it serves a related audience of families navigating disability services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat2 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/89560319
• Instagraminstagram.com/_futureforyou

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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