Easterseals Northeast Central Florida

What Easterseals Northeast Central Florida does

Easterseals Northeast Central Florida is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit affiliate established in 1950 and headquartered in Daytona Beach, Florida, operating as part of the national Easterseals affiliate network (Easter Seals, Inc., incorporated in Ohio, headquartered in Chicago). The organization delivers disability and community services across 14 core areas including adult day services, assistive technology, autism services, camp and recreation, caregiving services, community services, early childhood care, education programs, employment and job training, in-home care, mental health services, therapy and rehabilitative care, transportation and mobility, and veterans services. Its service recipients include children and adults with physical, intellectual, developmental, and sensory disabilities, caregivers and family members, veterans and military families, and older adults.

The organization operates a digitally enabled service model built on a standard website platform (easterseals.com/necfl/), email communications, online resource libraries, and screening tools including an ASQ-3 Child Development Screening Tool and a Mental Health Screening Tool. Beyond traditional direct service delivery, the affiliate network supports digital programs such as the ES Gaming platform for disabled gamers and two podcasts (Everything You Know About Disability is Wrong; On Board), alongside the ReConnect sensory spaces program and the Easterseals Disability Film Challenge.

The revenue model is diversified across donations and charitable contributions from individuals, corporations, and foundations, federal and state government grants and contracts (including Medicaid-funded programs), and program service fees for childcare, adult day services, and therapy. Specific service pricing is not publicly disclosed, and many services are provided at low or no cost based on need and funding availability. The organization maintains strategic corporate partnerships with IBM (technology/AI training), Lyft (accessibility transportation), SoFi Stadium (sensory spaces), and a roster of corporate supporters including Coca-Cola, Comcast NBCUniversal, General Motors, JPMorgan Chase, Freddie Mac, Abbott Fund, Albertsons Foundation, and Century 21. The affiliate network serves more than 1 in 4 people with disabilities in the U.S., with at least 70% of families using multiple services across the network.

Name

Easterseals Northeast Central Florida

Legal name

Easter Seals, Inc.

Website

https://easterseals.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1919

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Easterseals Northeast Central Florida is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit affiliate founded in 1950 in Daytona Beach, Florida, delivering disability, caregiving, and community services across 14 program areas to individuals with disabilities, caregivers, veterans, and older adults through the national Easterseals affiliate network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability and Community Services

NAICS

Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242), Educational Support Services (611710), Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations (8139)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGAEAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Special Education Staffing & Contracted Providers (Paras, Therapists, Specialists) (EDAJAKAL), Special Needs / Paratransit Student Transportation Services (EDAEADAH)

Keywords

• Disability services
• Community support
• Therapeutic rehabilitation
• Early childhood care
• Vocational training

Headquarters

HQ city

Daytona Beach

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, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Easterseals relies heavily on donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations to fund programs and services for people with disabilities.
2. Federal and State Government Funding: Government grants and contracts support essential disability services, including Medicaid-funded programs, transportation services, and early childhood programs.
3. Program Service Fees: Fees for childcare, adult day services, therapy, and other programmatic services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Easterseals Northeast Central Florida is a regional affiliate of Easterseals (Easter Seals, Inc.), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers disability and community services to children and adults with disabilities, caregivers, veterans, and military families. The organization provides 14 core service areas spanning Adult Day Services, Autism Services, Camp & Recreation, Caregiving, Early Childhood Care, Education, Employment & Job Training, In-Home Care, Mental Health Services, Therapy & Rehabilitative Care, Transportation & Mobility, Assistive Technology, Community Services, and Veterans services. Revenue is generated through donations, federal/state government grants, and program service fees, with services typically priced based on need and funding availability.

Product overview

Easterseals provides a comprehensive suite of disability and community services through its national affiliate network. The organization offers direct services organized across 14 core areas including Adult Day Services, Autism Services, Camp & Recreation, Early Childhood Care, Employment & Job Training, Mental Health Services, Therapy & Rehabilitative Care, and Transportation & Mobility. Beyond direct service delivery, Easterseals operates digital programs including the ES Gaming platform for disabled gamers, two podcasts (Everything You Know About Disability is Wrong and On Board), and screening tools for child development and mental health. The organization also develops sensory spaces for public venues. These offerings work together as an integrated ecosystem addressing the full lifecycle of disability support from early childhood through adulthood and aging.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ES Gaming: Online gaming community powered by Easterseals that fosters connections through shared experiences, includes local ES Gaming clubs in affiliate locations
• ReConnect by Easterseals
• Easterseals Disability Film Challenge

Products and services

• Adult Day Services
• Assistive Technology
• Autism Services
• Camp & Recreation
• Caregiving Services
• Community Services
• Early Childhood Care
• Education Programs
• Employment & Job Training
• In-Home Care
• Mental Health Services
• Therapy & Rehabilitative Care
• Transportation & Mobility
• Veterans & Military Families
• ES Gaming
• Sensory Spaces

Quantifiable outcome

• 70% of families use multiple services
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Neighborhood LTC PharmacyminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 12 December 2024Sponsor of ES Gaming Fortnite Tournament on December 12, 2024. Community-focused pharmacy supporting gaming community initiatives for disabled gamers.
• Century 21minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner supporting Easterseals' mission to empower people with disabilities. Listed among national corporate supporters.
• Coca-ColaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner supporting Easterseals' cause. Listed among national corporate supporters.
• Comcast NBCUniversalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner supporting Easterseals' mission. Listed among national corporate supporters.
• General MotorsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner supporting Easterseals' mission. Listed among national corporate supporters.
• IBMcoreTechnology or IntegrationNational partnership with IBM provides technology courses to Easterseals clients, including AI training programs, with certificates of completion to bolster client resumes. Deployed through Easterseals Colorado's digital literacy training program.
• SoFi StadiumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with SoFi Stadium (Los Angeles) to establish sensory spaces for neurodivergent individuals. Easterseals Southern California provides training to stadium staff on accessibility and inclusive communication.
• LyftcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to provide free and discounted rides to polling places for voters with disabilities, ensuring access to polling locations on Election Day.
• Emily Ladau (Disability Strategist)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDisability strategist consultant included in sensory space development process to ensure lived experience and voice in training creation.
• Aaron Likens (Autism Strategist)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAutism strategist consultant included in sensory space development process to ensure authentic perspective in training programs.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• United Cerebral Palsy: National nonprofit affiliate network delivering direct disability services including therapy, education, employment, and housing support through local chapters; directly comparable operating model to Easterseals.
• The Arc: National disability advocacy and direct service organization with a chapter-based network serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities across employment, housing, and community supports.
• AbilityFirst: California-based nonprofit providing disability services including adult day programs, camping, recreation, and employment services comparable to Easterseals' direct service offerings.
• Muscular Dystrophy Association: National nonprofit delivering direct care services, equipment, and therapy to individuals with neuromuscular disabilities; shares donation-driven revenue model and direct-service delivery through local offices.

Broad incumbents

• BrightSpring Health Services: Public for-profit provider of home and community-based health services including disability supports, pharmacy, and behavioral health; significant overlap with Easterseals' therapy, home care, and HCBS programs.
• Goodwill Industries International: Large nonprofit network providing disability employment, job training, and community services through local affiliates; broader mission but significant overlap in vocational rehabilitation and supported employment for people with disabilities.
• Sevita Health: Large for-profit operator of home and community-based disability and behavioral health services; competes with Easterseals affiliates for Medicaid-funded HCBS and supports waiver contracts.

Emerging players

• National Down Syndrome Society: National advocacy and direct service nonprofit focused on the Down syndrome community including employment, education, and community programs; comparable in mission focus and affiliate-style service delivery.
• Special Olympics International: Global nonprofit providing sports training, competition, and inclusive health programs for people with intellectual disabilities; overlaps with Easterseals' camp/recreation and community engagement offerings.

Regional players

• JCC Association of North America: Network of Jewish community centers operating inclusive recreation, early childhood, and disability programs; comparable in delivering community-based disability inclusion through an affiliate/satellite model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/easterseals1
• Facebookfacebook.com/easterseals
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/easterseals
• Instagraminstagram.com/eastersealshq
• Pinterestpinterest.com/easterseals

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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