Pti Nebraska

What Pti Nebraska does

PTI Nebraska (Parent Training and Information) is a private nonprofit organization founded in 2001 and headquartered in Omaha, operating as Nebraska's federally designated Parent Training and Information Center under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA, grant #H328M150075). The organization provides free information, training, resources, and individualized support to families of children and young adults with disabilities and special healthcare needs from birth through age 26 across the entire state of Nebraska. Its service portfolio encompasses the core Parent Training and Information Center program, the HRSA-funded Family-to-Family Health Information Center (grant #H84MC08009, $96,700), training workshops in English and Spanish, an HCBS Waiver Toolkit, monthly newsletters, and the Talking Special Needs podcast distributed via Buzzsprout, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. Core service areas include early intervention, IEP/504 plan navigation, special education advocacy, behavioral and mental health resources, dispute resolution, transition planning to adulthood, and Medicaid waiver assistance.

The organization operates with a lean team of approximately 7 staff members, including an Executive Director and specialized Information Specialists covering early childhood, elementary/middle school, high school transition, bilingual Spanish, and family-to-family health information. Service delivery spans phone, email, mail, Zoom, in-person consultation at the Omaha office, and attendance at community events and resource fairs statewide. A centralized intake system using Neon CCM and individual staff booking pages was introduced in January 2025 alongside the office relocation to the Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center at the University of Nebraska Omaha.

Revenue is sourced almost entirely from government grants — primarily the US Department of Education IDEA grant, a Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) grant, plus Nebraska Department of Education and Nebraska DHHS grants — with supplementary private donations channeled through PayPal. All services to families are provided at no cost under a freemium model. The organization is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors with parent representatives across multiple Nebraska cities and holds no patents, trademarks, or proprietary technology assets; its differentiation rests on regulatory designation, statewide institutional relationships, and 24 years of accumulated subject-matter credibility.

Name

Pti Nebraska

Legal name

PTI Nebraska (Parent Training and Information)

Website

https://pti-nebraska.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

PTI Nebraska is a nonprofit founded in 2001 serving as Nebraska's federally funded Parent Training and Information Center, providing free training, resources, and individualized support to families of children with disabilities from birth through age 26 across the entire state.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Support Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Individual and Family Services (6241), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Transition & School-Readiness Support for Special Needs Children (HSAAAIAO)

Keywords

• Special education support
• Parent training services
• Disability advocacy resources
• Early intervention services
• Special healthcare navigation

Headquarters

HQ city

Omaha

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Federal Grants: Primary funding from US Department of Education grant under IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act), providing Parent Training and Information Center services since 2001. Grant number H328M150075.
2. State Government Grants: Additional grants from Nebraska Department of Education and Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services to support statewide services.
3. HRSA Grant (Family to Family Health Information Center): Funded by Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) under grant number H84MC08009, Family Professional Partnership CYSHCN, total $96,700.
4. Private Donations: Relies on private donations and community support to supplement federal and state funding for statewide support, outreach, training, and resources.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

PTI Nebraska provides free statewide information, training, resources, and individualized one-to-one support to families of children with disabilities and special healthcare needs across Nebraska. Services are delivered via phone, email, mail, online platforms (Zoom), and in-person, covering early intervention, special education (IEPs and 504 plans), transition planning, healthcare navigation, and Medicaid waiver assistance. The organization also operates a Family-to-Family Health Information Center and hosts the Talking Special Needs podcast, all delivered in English and Spanish at no cost.

Product overview

PTI Nebraska operates as a unified service organization offering multiple interconnected programs to support families of children with disabilities. The core offerings include the Parent Training and Information Center services (providing individualized support and training), the Family to Family Health Information Center (focused on healthcare needs and Medicaid waivers), and various supplementary resources such as the Talking Special Needs podcast, HCBS Waiver Toolkit, and monthly newsletters. All services are available in English and Spanish, with workshops adaptable for parents, educators, and professionals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Family to Family Health Information Center: A program within PTI Nebraska providing support, information, and training to families of Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN).
• Talking Special Needs

Products and services

• Parent Training and Information Center Services Statewide training, information, and individualized support to families of children with disabilities and special healthcare needs in Nebraska, helping parents navigate early intervention, special education (IEPs and 504 plans), and transition services.
• Family to Family Health Information Center A dedicated center providing support, information, and training to families caring for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN), including assistance with healthcare procedures, insurance, and Medicaid programs.
• Talking Special Needs Podcast PTI Nebraska's podcast discussing early intervention, special education, healthcare needs, and other issues parents of children with disabilities might encounter, available on Buzzsprout, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify.
• Training Workshops Various workshops available in English and Spanish covering topics such as parental advocacy, IEP meetings, transition planning, and parent leadership, offered both online and in-person.
• HCBS Waiver Toolkit A comprehensive guide for understanding and applying for Nebraska's Home and Community-Based Services Medicaid Waivers, including application forms and step-by-step guidance.
• Monthly Newsletters Regular email newsletters providing updates on resources, events, and information relevant to families of children with disabilities in Nebraska, distributed via Mailchimp.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serves families across entire state of Nebraska
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

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

• University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO) - Barbara Weitz Community Engagement CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPTI Nebraska relocated their office to the Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center at UNO. This partnership provides physical office space and connections to the university community.
• Nebraska Department of EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency partner providing funding through grants and collaborative resources for special education information and training materials.
• Nebraska Department of Health and Human ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency partner providing grants and resources, particularly for the Family-to-Family Health Information Center and HCBS waiver guidance.
• Family Voices (National)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPTI Nebraska serves as the Family Voices State Affiliate Organization, part of a national network providing resources and information for families of children with special health care needs.
• Nebraska Vocational RehabilitationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState employment program for people with disabilities that works with schools on transition services for students with IEPs or 504 plans.
• Easter Seals NebraskaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides Nebraska Work Incentives Planning and Assistance (WIPA) services and Ticket to Work information for Social Security disability beneficiaries.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Family Voices: National family-led organization of which PTI Nebraska serves as the Nebraska State Affiliate Organization. Operates the national F2F HIC network that funds PTI Nebraska's Family-to-Family Health Information Center; comparable in mission to serve CYSHCN families.

Direct peers

• Washington PAVE: Washington state's Parent Training and Information Center providing special education and family support services. Directly comparable in mission, funding structure, and core service offerings.
• Beach Center on Disability: Kansas-based federally funded center providing research-based information, training, and support to families of children with disabilities. Comparable in PTI-style mission, university affiliation (University of Kansas), and family-centered service model.
• PACER Center: Minnesota's federally funded Parent Training and Information Center serving families of children with disabilities. Directly comparable to PTI Nebraska in scope (special education, IEP, transition support), funding model (federal IDEA grant), and target population.
• SPAN Parent Advocacy Network: New Jersey's Parent Training and Information Center providing family support, special education advocacy, and training to families of children with disabilities. Operates under the same federal PTI designation structure as PTI Nebraska.
• Oklahoma Parents Center: Oklahoma's Parent Training and Information Center providing training, information, and advocacy support for families of children with disabilities. Same PTI designation and service model as PTI Nebraska.
• Matrix Parents: California-based Parent Training and Information Center offering free resources, advocacy training, and IEP support to families of children with disabilities. Same PTI funding model and family-facing service approach.

Broad incumbents

• National Disability Rights Network: National network of protection and advocacy agencies for people with disabilities. Operates in a similar federally-funded, statewide-mandated model as PTI Nebraska but focuses on legal protection and rights enforcement rather than parent training and information.
• The Arc: National organization advocating for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, with state/local chapters providing family support, advocacy, and service navigation. Comparable in disability advocacy mission though more policy/advocacy focused than PTI's parent-training model.
• Easterseals: National nonprofit providing disability services including early intervention, autism services, workforce development, and family support. PTI Nebraska partners with Easter Seals Nebraska for WIPA/Ticket to Work services; comparable in disability family-support mission but broader in service scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC1x42rOkxJeDDJ3MLSJdCaw
• Facebookfacebook.com/PTINebraska
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pti-nebraska

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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