City Access New York

What City Access New York does

City Access New York is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered at 1911 Richmond Avenue, Suite 210 in Staten Island, New York, that delivers community-based habilitation, respite, and employment programs to individuals with developmental and sensory disabilities across the five boroughs of New York City, with internship placements extending to Westchester County. The organization's portfolio comprises Without Walls Day Habilitation programs in Brooklyn and Staten Island (delivering community-based activities for daily living, socialization, and vocational skill development for adults 21+), Community Habilitation (one-on-one Direct Support Professional pairings), monthly weekend Respite programs in both boroughs, a four-stage employment program ladder (Community Pre-Vocational, Pathway to Employment, Employment Training Program, and Supported Employment), and the Career Discovery Project, which places blind and visually impaired high school and college students in paid internships at cultural institutions including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Brooklyn Museum, Museum of the Moving Image, Queens Museum, Brooklyn Children's Museum, Tenement Museum, and Xavier Society for the Blind.

The business model is funded primarily through New York State Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Waiver reimbursements, which require participant eligibility and sponsor all employment and day habilitation programs. Revenue is supplemented by individual and corporate donations (including IRA gifts, bequests, stock donations, and memorial gifts), foundation grants (Lavelle Fund for the Blind, Brooklyn Community Foundation, Butler Foundation, FAR Fund, and others), corporate sponsorships (CVS Caremark, Northfield Bank Foundation, Richmond County Savings Foundation), and fundraising events including the annual Beeping Egg Hunt at Snug Harbor, Achievement Awards Dinners, golf outings, and bowl-a-thons. All programs are delivered free of charge to eligible participants. The organization does not operate proprietary technology; its competitive position is built on its OPWDD HCBS Waiver provider status, sustained relationships with NYC cultural institutions, and a direct-service delivery model staffed by program coordinators, job coaches, and Direct Support Professionals under Executive Director Sophia Rossovsky.

Name

City Access New York

Legal name

City Access New York, Inc.

Website

https://cityaccessny.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

City Access New York is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers community-based habilitation, respite, and employment programs to individuals with developmental and sensory disabilities across NYC, funded primarily through OPWDD HCBS Waiver reimbursements, donations, and fundraising events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social and disability services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (6243), Special Needs Transportation (485991)

SIC

Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Employment Agencies (7361)

akta.pro primary industry

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGAEAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Special Needs Adult Day Programs (Developmental/Physical Disabilities, Seniors) (HLADAIAI), Work-Based Learning Programs (Internships, Apprenticeships, Community-Based Instruction) (EDAKANAF), Respite Care for Adults with Disabilities / Special Needs (HSABAGAI)

Keywords

• Disability services
• Day habilitation
• Vocational training
• Respite care
• Supported employment

Headquarters

HQ city

Staten Island

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Funding (OPWDD HCBS Waiver): Primary revenue stream through New York State Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Waiver programs. All employment and habilitation programs are OPWDD sponsored. Participants must be eligible for HCBS Waiver services.
2. Individual and Corporate Donations: Donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations help bridge the gap between government funding and actual program costs. Organization accepts IRA gifts, bequests, stock donations, and memorial gifts.
3. Fundraising Events: Annual events including galas, golf outings, bowl-a-thons, and the Beeping Egg Hunt generate additional revenue and community engagement.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

City Access New York operates community-based habilitation, respite, and employment programs for individuals with developmental and sensory disabilities across New York City. Programs include Without Walls Day Habilitation (Brooklyn and Staten Island), Community Habilitation, weekend Respite programs, a tiered employment program suite (Pre-Vocational, Pathway to Employment, Employment Training Program, Supported Employment), and the Career Discovery Project providing paid internships at cultural institutions for blind and visually impaired youth. All programs are OPWDD HCBS Waiver sponsored and delivered free to eligible participants.

Product overview

City Access New York is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that operates a suite of habilitation and employment programs for New Yorkers with developmental and sensory disabilities. The organization offers Without Walls Day Habilitation programs in Brooklyn and Staten Island that provide community-based activities for daily living, socialization, and vocational skill development. Respite programs in both boroughs offer weekend recreation and occasional overnight trips. Employment programs include Community Pre-Vocational training, Pathway to Employment, Employment Training Program, and Supported Employment (SEMP). The Career Discovery Project provides internship opportunities at cultural institutions for blind and visually impaired students. All programs are coordinated through their main office in Staten Island and are OPWDD-sponsored, requiring HCBS Waiver eligibility for participation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Without Walls Day Habilitation: Community-based activities program developing artistic, daily living, academic, socialization, communication, and vocational skills
• Community Habilitation
• Career Discovery Project
• Pathway to Employment
• Employment Training Program
• Supported Employment
• Community Based Pre-Voc

Products and services

• Without Walls Day Habilitation (Brooklyn) Community-based day habilitation program providing activities to develop artistic, daily living, academic, socialization, communication, and vocational skills for individuals with disabilities, with door-to-door transportation and program hours 10am-3pm Monday-Friday.
• Without Walls Day Habilitation (Staten Island) Community-based day habilitation program for adults age 21 and older enhancing socialization, communication, independence and vocational skills, with pre-vocational training, ADL, sports/fitness, recreation, and door-to-door transportation.
• Community Habilitation Program pairing each participant with a Direct Support Professional to meet person-centered goals, with community outings, money management, travel training, and daily living skill development.
• Brooklyn Respite Weekend Recreation Respite program for adults 21+ held once a month with occasional overnight site-based trips, providing socialization through outings to various venues with door-to-door transportation.
• Staten Island Respite Weekend Recreation Respite program for adults 21+ held monthly with occasional overnight site-based trips to locations such as Split Rock, Villa Roma, Woodloch Pines and Aquatopia, with door-to-door transportation.
• Community Pre-Vocational (CBPV) Entry-level employment preparation program providing focused classroom sessions on employment soft-skills with practice at volunteer sites alongside job coaches, and a pathway to graduate into other employment programs.
• Pathway to Employment Person-centered pre-employment program providing support services and career planning for individuals with no prior employment experience, covering communication skills, interviewing skills, travel training, job readiness training, resume construction, and volunteer opportunities at potential employment sites.
• Employment Training Program (ETP) Year-long paid internship where job coaches assist in finding and securing a placement; participants receive a paycheck subsidized by OPWDD with the business considering participants for permanent positions at the end of the internship.
• Supported Employment (SEMP) Job coaching support for individuals who have secured employment, providing ongoing supports and services to hone work skills; the job coach serves as the bridge between the employee and employer.
• Career Discovery Project (CDP) School-to-work internship program providing paid internships at cultural institutions and businesses throughout NYC and Westchester County for blind and visually impaired high school and college students, with person-centered placements, employment planning, and travel and job-readiness support at sites including The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Brooklyn Museum, and Museum of the Moving Image.

Quantifiable outcome

• Interns at cultural institutions have provided valuable expertise that museums have used to improve programming for visitors who are blind or have low vision

Named customers12 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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No

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Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Metropolitan Museum of ArtcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCareer Discovery Project internship site where blind and visually impaired students conduct museum touch tours, attend art sessions, and participate in exhibit-related activities.
• Brooklyn Children's MuseumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCareer Discovery Project internship site providing employment opportunities for blind and visually impaired youth.
• Museum of the Moving ImagecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCareer Discovery Project internship site for blind and visually impaired students.
• Queens Museum of ArtcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCareer Discovery Project internship site for blind and visually impaired youth.
• Brooklyn Public LibraryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCultural partner that has hosted participant art exhibits and programs.
• Xavier Society for the BlindcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCareer Discovery Project internship site where students learn Braille book and audio disc production, customer service, and order fulfillment.
• Tenement MuseumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCareer Discovery Project partner for over four years. Students have provided expertise to improve museum programming for visitors who are blind or have low vision.
• No Longer EmptyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArt exhibition organization that has hosted visually impaired students for exhibition work and tour conducting.
• Rocking the BoatminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnvironmental education nonprofit that has provided Career Discovery Project internship opportunities including environmental program work and rowing activities.
• Museum Access Consortium (MAC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of museum representatives and disability community members that exchanges information and resources to improve cultural institution accessibility.
• Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical GardencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual Beeping Egg Hunt partner. Hosts inclusive community events designed for people of all abilities.
• New York State Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD)coreOthersPrimary government funder. OPWDD sponsors all employment programs and day habilitation services. Coordinates services for 128,000+ New Yorkers with developmental disabilities through a network of 750 agencies.
• Acces VRcoreOthersNew York State Education Department vocational rehabilitation program that refers individuals to CANY programs.
• New York State Commission for the BlindcoreOthersState agency that refers blind and visually impaired individuals to Career Discovery Project and other programs.
• Educational Vision Services (EVS)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNYC DOE program for visually impaired students that refers participants to Career Discovery Project.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• QSAC (Quality Services for the Autism Community): NYC nonprofit dedicated to autism and developmental disabilities, providing day habilitation, preschool, residential, and employment supports. Directly comparable to City Access's day-program and vocational-program model.
• YAI (Young Adult Institute): NYC-based nonprofit providing day programs, employment services, residential supports, and clinical services for people with IDD and autism. Overlaps directly with City Access's Day Hab, vocational, and community habilitation offerings under similar OPWDD funding.
• Birch Family Services: NYC nonprofit providing early intervention, education, day habilitation, employment, and residential services for people with IDD and autism. Overlaps with City Access on day-program and employment-program delivery.
• Services for the UnderServed (SUS): NYC nonprofit providing housing, employment, treatment, and case-management services to individuals with disabilities and other vulnerable populations. Comparable in serving OPWDD-eligible populations with vocational and community-integration programs.
• HeartShare Human Services: Brooklyn-based nonprofit serving individuals with IDD and autism through day programs, employment services, residential supports, and education. Operates in the same NYC geography with overlapping OPWDD-funded service lines.
• ADAPT Community Network: NYC nonprofit providing community-based services, housing, and day programs for people with disabilities. Overlaps with City Access in community habilitation and OPWDD-funded service delivery across boroughs.
• On Your Mark: Staten Island-based nonprofit serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, referenced as a peer organization in City Access's own recent communications. Operates in the same borough and disability-services space.
• AHRC New York City: One of the largest NYC-area nonprofits serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, offering day habilitation, employment, residential, and family support services funded largely through OPWDD. Highly comparable mission, payor mix, and program portfolio to City Access New York.
• Eden II Programs: New York-based nonprofit providing education, day programs, employment, and residential services for individuals with autism. Comparable vocational and community-integration focus within the same state disability-services ecosystem.
• Life's WORC: Long Island/New York nonprofit providing residential, day, vocational, and family support services for people with IDD and autism. Comparable program mix funded through OPWDD HCBS Waiver.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

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