DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SYSTEMS, INC

What DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SYSTEMS, INC does

Developmental Disabilities Systems, Incorporated (DDSi) is a family-owned disability support organization headquartered in Greenfield, Indiana, founded in 1989 by Allison Davis's father and continuing under second-generation family leadership. The company serves children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including autism, across Indiana through seven core programs: Behavior Support (regional practical support planning), Little Adventures ABA (on-site Applied Behavior Analysis for children with autism), PAC / Participant Assistance and Care (in-home daily living support), New Adventures (adult day and community program), Music Therapy, Recreational Therapy, and Wellness / Nursing (RN-led check-ins). Services are delivered through two models: facility-based programming at the Greenfield headquarters and service-area based delivery where DDSi staff travel to participants' homes and community settings across northern and southern Indiana.

DDSi's service delivery is grounded in clinical and therapeutic methodologies including Applied Behavior Analysis, behavior support planning, recreational therapy, music therapy, and RN-led wellness nursing. The organization uses person-centered support planning and evidence-based therapeutic recreation interventions. There is no proprietary software platform, hardware technology, or AI/ML capability described; DDSi operates as a credentialed-clinical-services organization rather than a technology company, holding CARF accreditation and employing Board Certified Behavior Analysts, Registered Behavior Technicians, credentialed Recreational Therapists, a Music Therapist, and a Registered Nurse.

Revenue is generated primarily through Indiana Medicaid waiver programs — the Community Integration and Habilitation Waiver (CIH), Family Supports Waiver (FSW), and Traumatic Brain Injury Waiver (TBI) — with planned addition of the upcoming Health and Wellness Waiver. Little Adventures ABA additionally accepts private insurance and Medicaid for Applied Behavior Analysis services. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is determined by waiver tier levels, approved service schedules, and individual participant needs. DDSi's go-to-market is sales-led and relationship-driven, relying on direct outreach, referrals from case managers and healthcare providers, community events, and a professional website (ddsi-in.com) with phone and email contact channels. The organization maintains a 5-star Google rating across 14 reviews and has built community partnerships with Special Olympics Indiana, Indianapolis Parks, Indianapolis Indians/Pacers/Fever, and other local organizations.

Name

DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SYSTEMS, INC

Legal name

Developmental Disabilities Systems, Incorporated

Website

https://ddsi-in.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

DDSi is a family-owned Indiana disability support organization, founded in 1989, operating seven programs (ABA, behavior support, in-home care, adult day, music and recreational therapy, nursing) funded primarily through Indiana Medicaid waivers and serving children and adults with developmental disabilities across the state.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Support Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHSAAAIAC

Down Syndrome & Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (IDD) Childcare

Home & Personal Services/Childcare, Babysitting & Nanny Services/Special Needs & Inclusive Childcare Services

Keywords

• Developmental disability services
• Applied behavior analysis
• Medicaid waiver programs
• Behavior support services
• Adult day programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Greenfield

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, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Medicaid Waiver-Funded Services: DDSi's primary revenue is derived from Indiana Medicaid waiver programs including the Community Integration and Habilitation Waiver (CIH), Family Supports Waiver (FSW), and Traumatic Brain Injury Waiver (TBI). Programs such as Behavior Support, PAC, New Adventures, and Wellness/Nursing are funded through these waivers. Visit frequency and service scope are determined by tier levels and approved service schedules under each waiver.
2. Private Insurance and Medicaid for ABA Services: Little Adventures ABA accepts private insurance and Medicaid, generating revenue from health insurance payers for Applied Behavior Analysis services delivered to children with autism. Services include one-on-one behavioral intervention under BCBA supervision, with individualized treatment plans.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

DDSi is a family-owned disability support organization delivering seven integrated programs for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Indiana. Services include Behavior Support planning, Little Adventures ABA therapy, in-home Participant Assistance and Care (PAC), New Adventures adult day programming, Music Therapy, Recreational Therapy, and RN-led Wellness/Nursing support. Programs are funded through Indiana Medicaid waivers (CIH, FSW, TBI) and private insurance for ABA services.

Product overview

DDSi is a family-owned disability support organization offering seven distinct programs spanning behavior support, applied behavior analysis (ABA), in-home care, adult day services, and therapeutic interventions. The portfolio includes Behavior Support (regional practical support plans), Little Adventures ABA (on-site ABA program for children with autism), PAC/Participant Assistance and Care (in-home daily living skills support), New Adventures (adult day and community program), Music Therapy, Recreational Therapy, and Wellness/Nursing. Programs are delivered either at the DDSi facility or through service-area based visits to participants' homes across Indiana.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Little Adventures ABA: On-site ABA program for children with autism, focused on school readiness, communication, routines, behavior skills, and everyday expectations.
• New Adventures / New Adventures 4 You
• Wellness / Nursing
• Music Therapy
• Recreational Therapy

Products and services

• Behavior Support

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Special Olympics IndianacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDDSi works with Special Olympics Indiana to provide athletic and competitive opportunities for participants with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Allison Davis, DDSi's CEO, serves on the board of the Special Olympics of Hancock County, demonstrating a leadership-level commitment to this partnership.
• Park Place CateringminorOthersPark Place Catering is listed as one of the organizations DDSi has worked with. The nature of the relationship appears to be catering and food service for DDSi events and community activities.
• Bloomington Therapy ServiceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBloomington Therapy Service is listed as an organization DDSi has worked with, suggesting a referral or collaborative relationship in providing therapy services to participants in the Bloomington area.
• Remarkable RanchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRemarkable Ranch is listed as an organization DDSi has worked with, suggesting a collaborative relationship in providing community-based experiences and activities for participants.
• FUSE (Families United for Support and Education)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFUSE is listed as an organization DDSi has worked with, suggesting a collaborative relationship supporting families and caregivers of individuals with disabilities through education and support resources.
• Indianapolis Parks & RecreationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDDSi partners with Indianapolis Parks & Recreation to provide community outings and recreational activities for participants, including visits to parks, splash pads, and nature preserves around Indianapolis.
• Indianapolis IndiansminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDDSi takes participants to Indianapolis Indians minor league baseball games as part of community outing activities, providing recreational and social experiences.
• Indianapolis Pacers & FeverminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDDSi takes participants to Indianapolis Pacers and Fever basketball games as community outing activities, providing recreational experiences and social engagement opportunities.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Easterseals: Easterseals is a national nonprofit network providing services and supports for people with disabilities, including autism services, adult day programs, and community-based supports. Its Indiana affiliates compete with DDSi across multiple program lines.
• Help at Home: Help at Home is a large in-home personal care and HCBS provider serving Medicaid waiver participants across multiple states including Indiana. It competes with DDSi's PAC in-home and Behavior Support programs.
• BrightSpring Health Services: BrightSpring operates a national platform of home and community-based services for individuals with IDD, including behavior support, day programs, and pharmacy services. It competes with DDSi in Medicaid waiver-funded IDD services and ABA-related supports in Indiana.
• Sevita Health (formerly The MENTOR Network): Sevita is one of the largest U.S. providers of home and community-based services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including day programs, residential supports, and behavioral services. It is a broad incumbent competitor to DDSi across Indiana and other states.

Direct peers

• Community Options: Community Options is a national nonprofit provider of residential and community-based services for people with IDD, including day programs and employment supports. It operates adjacent state geographies with comparable service models to DDSi.
• Hopebridge: Hopebridge is a multi-state provider of ABA therapy, occupational therapy, and diagnostic services for children with autism. It is a direct competitor to DDSi's Little Adventures ABA program and is expanding into adjacent states near Indiana.
• Centria Healthcare: Centria Healthcare provides ABA therapy and related services for children with autism across multiple states. It directly competes with DDSi's Little Adventures ABA offering in the Medicaid-funded and private-pay autism services market.
• RHA Health Services: RHA Health Services is a multi-state provider of IDD, behavioral health, and substance use services, including home and community-based waiver services and behavior support. It directly competes with DDSi in delivering Medicaid-funded IDD supports and ABA-style services across the Southeast and Midwest.
• The Arc of Indiana: The Arc of Indiana is a statewide advocacy and service organization for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including family support and community-based programs. It is a comparable IDD-focused peer within Indiana.
• Cardinal Services: Cardinal Services is an Indiana-based provider of services for people with disabilities, including residential, day programs, and community supports. It is a regional direct peer competing with DDSi within Indiana's Medicaid waiver system.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/developmental-disabilities-systems-inc

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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