Mikayla’s Voice

What Mikayla’s Voice does

Mikayla's Voice is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2010 and headquartered in Allentown, Pennsylvania. The organization develops and delivers school-based inclusion programming for youth with and without disabilities, partnering primarily with K-12 schools and districts across Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Its portfolio is built around four published children's books (Our Friend Mikayla, High Fives and A Big Heart, Super Brady: Always on the Move!, and The Spot) that were written and illustrated by students, and pairs them with school-wide assemblies, the Wheels of Friendship® and Kaya's Kaleidoscope collaborative art programs, a middle/high school mentor program, the Mikayla's Bookshelf enrichment platform (K-12 lessons aligned to Pennsylvania State Standards with SEL and UDL components), Story Time Walk literacy events, and the annual Tri For Inclusion® youth triathlon held since 2013.

The underlying technology stack is a modest WordPress/WooCommerce-based web presence spanning five subdomains (main site, art programs, Tri For Inclusion, Assemblies & Books, Bookshelf) plus standard e-commerce, payment (PayPal, Authorize.net), and analytics (Google Analytics) integrations. No mobile app or public API is offered, and no AI/ML capabilities are present in the stack. Content is delivered primarily through direct school partnerships, assemblies, and physical/digital book distribution rather than through a scalable software product.

Revenue is generated through a mix of one-time book and merchandise sales ($15-$19.95 per book plus shipping), Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) donations from Pennsylvania businesses (75-90% tax credit), corporate event sponsorships (notably for Tri For Inclusion), and project grants from foundations and corporate donors (Walmart, Air Products, Crayola, Lehigh Valley Community Foundation, Lion and Blue Bear Foundation, Ronald McDonald House Charities, PA Department of Education, etc.). Effective April 1, 2026, Mikayla's Voice merged with Keystone Human Services (KHS) and now operates as a program of KHS under the Keystone Partnership, gaining access to operational and administrative resources from a multi-state human services organization while preserving its mission-driven school programming.

Name

Mikayla’s Voice

Legal name

Mikayla's Voice

Website

https://mikaylasvoice.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Mikayla's Voice is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Allentown, PA that delivers school-based inclusion programming and children's literature for K-12 students with and without disabilities across Pennsylvania and New Jersey, operating as a program of Keystone Human Services since April 2026.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Inclusion Education Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (6117), Educational Support Services (611710), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Family-School Collaboration & Inclusion Planning Support (EDAKABAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Special Education (SPED), IEP & Accessibility/Assistive Technology (EDAJAMAH), Specialized Learning Support (Dyslexia/LD Coaching, Assistive Strategies) (EDAJALAJ), Public Special Education Schools & Programs (EDAJAAAH)

Keywords

• Disability inclusion education
• Youth mentorship programs
• Inclusive school programs
• Children's book publishing
• School assembly programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Allentown

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Book and Product Sales: Mikayla's Voice sells children's books ($15-$19.95) and merchandise through its e-commerce store. All proceeds support youth programs for children of all abilities.
2. EITC Donations: As an approved Educational Improvement Organization (EIO) under Pennsylvania's EITC program, Mikayla's Voice receives tax-credit-eligible donations from businesses (75% tax credit for one year, 90% for two-year commitment).
3. Corporate Sponsorships: Local businesses sponsor Tri For Inclusion event and various programs, providing financial and in-kind support.
4. Keystone Human Services Partnership: Following merger with KHS effective April 1, 2026, Mikayla's Voice operates as a program of KHS with access to operational and administrative resources.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Mikayla's Voice develops and delivers school-based inclusion programming for youth with and without disabilities. Its offerings include authored children's books, school-wide assemblies, art programs (such as Kaya's Kaleidoscope incorporating wheelchair painting and Wheels of Friendship), a middle/high school mentor program, a digital enrichment website called Mikayla's Bookshelf, and the Tri For Inclusion youth triathlon. Programs are offered at no cost to schools and are funded through donations, grants, and Pennsylvania EITC partnerships with businesses.

Product overview

Mikayla's Voice is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization offering school-based programs that enable youth with and without disabilities to learn, work, and play together. The portfolio consists of several integrated programs: the core Books for Children initiative (Our Friend Mikayla, High Fives and A Big Heart, Super Brady, and The Spot), paired with School-Wide Assemblies that bring these stories to life; Wheels of Friendship® and Kaya's Kaleidoscope Art Programs that use collaborative art to teach inclusion; a Middle & High School Mentor Program; the Mikayla's Bookshelf enrichment website providing K-12 lessons aligned to educational standards; Story Time Walk interactive literacy experiences; and the annual Tri For Inclusion® youth triathlon. The programs are designed to build positive school culture through the themes of kindness, friendship, and belonging.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Tri For Inclusion: Youth triathlon event inviting children and adults of all abilities to swim, bike, and run together as teammates and friends. Held annually since 2013.
• Art Programs
• Assemblies & Books
• Mikayla's Bookshelf
• Wheels of Friendship®
• Kaya's Kaleidoscope

Products and services

• Wheels of Friendship Art Program A school-based art program designed to bring youth with and without disabilities together through collaborative art activities in inclusive classroom settings.
• Kaya's Kaleidoscope Art Program An art program that incorporates wheelchair painting to allow students of all abilities to participate in creating art together, delivered in school settings.
• School-Wide Assemblies Educational assemblies delivered in schools to promote disability inclusion, featuring ASL performances, braille resources, and student-authored content for the entire student body.
• Mikayla's Books Children's books authored by elementary-age students with and without disabilities, sold online to support the organization's inclusion mission.
• Middle & High School Mentor Program A mentor program for middle and high school students with and without disabilities, pairing students to build inclusive relationships. Reported outcomes include 90% of students demonstrating inclusive behavior.
• Mikayla's Bookshelf A digital enrichment website offering standards-aligned curriculum (aligned with Pennsylvania state standards) for use in classrooms to support disability inclusion education.
• Story Time Walk An inclusive story walk experience that brings books to life in a walk-through outdoor format for school and community audiences.
• Tri For Inclusion Youth Triathlon An annual inclusive youth triathlon for athletes with and without disabilities, with registration fees covered by sponsors so participants can take part at no cost.

Quantifiable outcome

• Increase in likelihood of inclusive behavior from pre-test to post-test in participating secondary schools during 2024-25 academic year
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major, supporting and minor.

• Keystone Human Services (KHS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMerger effective April 1, 2026 where Mikayla's Voice became a program of KHS, operated under the Keystone Partnership. KHS is a multi-national human services organization based in Harrisburg, PA operating in Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Delaware, New Jersey, Republic of Moldova, and India. The merger strengthens both organizations' missions by giving Mikayla's Voice access to KHS's operational and administrative resources while expanding collective reach in disability inclusion programs.
• Lehigh Valley Reilly Children's HospitalmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of Tri For Inclusion event and supporter of Mikayla's Voice programs.
• Just Born Quality ConfectionsmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of Tri For Inclusion and supporter of book donation programs including Super Brady distribution.
• Lehigh Valley IronPigs CharitiesmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of Tri For Inclusion event.
• ESSA Bank & TrustsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of Tri For Inclusion.
• Good Shepherd RehabilitationsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of Tri For Inclusion.
• CrayolasupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of Tri For Inclusion and supporter of Super Brady book donation program.
• St. Luke's University Health NetworksupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of Tri For Inclusion.
• Scranton Counseling CentersupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of Tri For Inclusion.
• Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE)supportingGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of Tri For Inclusion.
• DE CressmanminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of Tri For Inclusion.
• Lithia Driveway Lexus NYminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of Tri For Inclusion.
• Thompson Collision Center/Detail CenterminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of Tri For Inclusion.
• United Way of the Greater Lehigh ValleysupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partner supporting Mikayla's Voice programs.
• Liberty Swim ClubminorOthersProvides lifeguards for Tri For Inclusion swimming events.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS): NDSS develops K-12 inclusion and disability-acceptance educational resources, including school programs tied to Buddy Walk. Materials overlap with Mikayla's Voice's High Fives and A Big Heart book and Down-syndrome-focused school programming, though NDSS operates nationally.
• Special Olympics Young Athletes / Project UNIFY: Special Olympics operates school-based youth inclusion programming and inclusive youth athletic events (e.g., Project UNIFY, Young Athletes) that parallel Mikayla's Voice's Tri For Inclusion triathlon. It is the broader incumbent in inclusive youth sports and disability acceptance education.
• Autism Society of America: Autism Society is a broad-incumbent national advocacy and education organization that funds K-12 inclusion materials and assemblies on autism acceptance. Coverage overlaps with Mikayla's Voice's Super Brady book and inclusion assembly programming, but at a much larger national scale.

Others

• Keystone Human Services: Keystone Human Services is the parent organization of Mikayla's Voice post-merger (effective April 1, 2026). It's a multi-national human services organization operating in PA, CT, DE, NJ, Moldova, and India across disability, mental health, and autism supports, and is the natural peer/integrator for the Mikayla's Voice program portfolio.
• United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley: United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley is a disclosed community partner/funding channel for Mikayla's Voice. As a regional funder and convener, it channels school-district and nonprofit funding toward inclusion programming in the same Pennsylvania service area.

Direct peers

• PACER's National Bullying Prevention Center: PACER delivers K-12 inclusion, kindness, and bullying-prevention curricula and resources aligned to SEL competencies, mirroring the School-Wide Assemblies and Mikayla's Bookshelf offerings. Both are Minnesota/Pennsylvania-anchored nonprofits distributing child-facing SEL/inclusion content to public schools at scale.
• Kids Included Together (KIT): KIT provides inclusion training and resources to schools, camps, and youth-serving organizations serving children with and without disabilities. It targets the same K-12 inclusion outcomes and SEL capacity-building mission that Mikayla's Voice addresses in its PA/NJ partner schools.
• GiGi's Playhouse: GiGi's Playhouse delivers free educational, therapeutic, and career-development programs for individuals with Down syndrome, including school and community inclusion programming. Comparable in scale and disability-awareness focus, with branded programs and youth-driven content.
• Friendship Circle: Friendship Circle runs school-based and community inclusion programs pairing teens with and without disabilities, similar to Mikayla's Voice's Middle & High School Mentor Program. Operates a comparable nonprofit model with volunteer-driven program delivery.
• Best Buddies International: Best Buddies runs one-to-one friendship and inclusion programs pairing students with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities in K-12 schools nationwide. Like Mikayla's Voice, it pairs child-authored/youth-driven content with school-based deployment and measurable inclusion outcomes.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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