International Society of Research and Advocacy for Developmental Coordination Disorder

What International Society of Research and Advocacy for Developmental Coordination Disorder does

The International Society of Research and Advocacy for Developmental Coordination Disorder (ISRA-DCD) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to advancing knowledge of Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) — a lifelong neurodevelopmental condition characterized by difficulties learning and executing motor skills that affect daily living, academic and occupational achievement, and leisure activities. The society operates a membership-based model serving three distinct personas: professionals (academics, healthcare professionals, teachers), students (undergraduate and graduate), and community members (individuals with DCD and their families). It maintains a global footprint with country representatives across 22 countries spanning North America, South America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia-Pacific, and Africa.

ISRA-DCD's commercial activity is built around three tiered annual subscription products priced according to World Bank country income classifications: Community Membership ($21–$81/year), Student Membership ($27–$108/year), and Professional Membership ($34–$135/year). Distribution is self-serve through the isra-dcd.com membership platform, with all current and new members required to renew via the new platform by October 31, 2025. Beyond membership, the organization delivers its mission through flagship events — notably the biennial International Conference on DCD (DCD-16 scheduled at The University of Hong Kong, July 24–26, 2026) — and annual advocacy initiatives including DCD Awareness Week (October 12–18, 2026) and a new One-Minute Research Challenge competition. Marketing reach is achieved through the website, email at [email protected], organic social media, webinars, and direct conference participation.

The organization's underlying technology footprint is minimal: a Wix-hosted website with a member login area, a separate conference website (dcd16.org.hk), and email-based member support. There is no proprietary platform technology, AI/ML component, API, mobile application, or integration ecosystem disclosed. Revenue is generated almost exclusively through recurring membership subscriptions, with conference registrations and advocacy grants providing supplementary funding. The governance structure is a board comprising six named academic researchers and clinicians from institutions including the University of British Columbia, Cardiff University, University of Texas Arlington, Ghent University, and Kids Research Institute Australia, ensuring research-led direction but also reflecting reliance on volunteer academic leadership.

Name

International Society of Research and Advocacy for Developmental Coordination Disorder

Legal name

International Society of Research and Advocacy for Developmental Coordination Disorder

Website

https://isra-dcd.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

ISRA-DCD is a not-for-profit global membership society that advances research and advocacy for Developmental Coordination Disorder, serving professionals, students, and affected families across 22 countries through tiered subscriptions, conferences, and awareness initiatives.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Association / Nonprofit Membership Organization

NAICS

Business Associations (813910)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Non-Communicable Disease Prevention & Chronic Disease Programs (BPAIAJAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Assistive Technology & AAC for Young Children (EDACAFAL)

Keywords

• Developmental coordination disorder
• Neurodevelopmental disorder research
• Professional membership association
• DCD awareness advocacy
• Motor skills research

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: The organization generates revenue through tiered annual membership subscriptions based on country income classification (Lower Middle Income, Upper Middle Income, High Income). Membership provides access to conference discounts, global networking, mentoring opportunities, research support, and exclusive member events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

ISRA-DCD is a not-for-profit membership organization that advances knowledge of Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) and raises global awareness. It offers three annual membership tiers (Professional, Student, and Community) tiered by World Bank country income classifications, and hosts an annual international conference (DCD-16 at the University of Hong Kong, July 24-26, 2026) along with an annual DCD Awareness Week.

Product overview

ISRA-DCD is a not-for-profit organization that operates as a membership-based society rather than a technology product company. The organization provides three membership tiers (Professional, Student, and Community) that offer benefits including conference discounts, global networking, mentoring opportunities, research support, and access to exclusive events. The primary offerings are advocacy initiatives, international conferences (such as DCD-16), and research dissemination. The membership structure uses tiered pricing based on World Bank country income classifications (Lower Middle Income, Upper Middle Income, and High Income Country rates).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Professional Membership

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Movement MattersminorOthersListed as a related advocacy organization with resources on developmental coordination disorder and dyspraxia. ISRA-DCD supports their work but does not control their content.
• CanChildminorOthersResource partner providing information and resources on DCD diagnosis and related topics. Listed as a resource organization in ISRA-DCD advocacy materials.
• EACD Clinical GuidelinesminorOthersEuropean Academy for Childhood Disability clinical guidelines referenced as a key resource for DCD advocacy and clinical practice.
• UnderstoodminorOthersResource partner providing educational content on developmental coordination disorder.
• ICAN CO-OPminorOthersListed as a resource and advocacy partner organization.
• DCD Advocacy ToolkitminorOthersAdvocacy resource partner providing toolkit for DCD awareness and advocacy efforts.
• Watch Me Do ItminorOthersResource partner organization related to DCD awareness and advocacy.
• DyspraxiaDCD AmericaminorOthersAdvocacy organization partner based in the United States, providing DCD/dyspraxia resources and support.
• DCD AustraliaminorOthersNational advocacy organization for DCD in Australia.
• DCD BelgiumminorOthersNational advocacy organization for DCD in Belgium.
• The DCD Foundation (Hong Kong)minorOthersNational advocacy foundation for DCD in Hong Kong.
• DCD KidsminorOthersResource and advocacy organization focused on children with DCD.
• Dyspraxia Foundation New ZealandminorOthersNational advocacy organization for dyspraxia/DCD in New Zealand.
• Dyspraxia IrelandminorOthersNational advocacy organization for dyspraxia/DCD in Ireland.
• Dyspraxia MagazineminorOthersPublication partner providing magazine resources on dyspraxia and DCD.
• DCD BIG Ideas GroupminorOthersResearch-led video initiative raising awareness of DCD/dyspraxia in children and adults.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• CanChild: A Canada-based research center affiliated with McMaster University focused on childhood disability research, including DCD resources. Already listed as an ISRA-DCD resource partner; competes for the same clinician/researcher attention in Canada and produces overlapping research outputs.

Broad incumbents

• National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD): US umbrella organization representing rare disease patient communities, including those affected by rare neurodevelopmental conditions. Comparable as a multi-condition advocacy society with membership, awareness campaigns, and research dissemination.
• Autism Society of America: A much larger, established US-based nonprofit serving the autism community through membership, advocacy, and affiliate chapters. Operates the same condition-specific society model as ISRA-DCD but at a substantially larger scale, serving as a useful comparator for growth potential.

Direct peers

• International Dyslexia Association: A membership-based international nonprofit dedicated to a specific neurodevelopmental condition (dyslexia). Operates with tiered professional/community memberships, annual conference, advocacy initiatives, and country-level affiliates — directly analogous to ISRA-DCD's structure for DCD.
• European Academy for Childhood Disability (EACD): A European multidisciplinary society for professionals working in childhood disability, which publishes the EACD clinical guidelines already referenced by ISRA-DCD. Highly comparable audience (clinicians, researchers, educators) with overlapping membership and conference model.
• Tourette Association of America: Membership organization dedicated to a specific neurodevelopmental disorder (Tourette syndrome), offering tiered memberships, research dissemination, awareness campaigns, and annual conferences — closely mirrors ISRA-DCD's operating model.
• International Society for Autism Research (INSAR): An international scientific society focused on autism research, hosting a major annual conference and offering professional memberships — directly comparable to ISRA-DCD as a research-focused international society for a single neurodevelopmental condition.
• American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine (AACPDM): Multidisciplinary professional society for clinicians and researchers in cerebral palsy and developmental medicine. Comparable structure — academic-led membership tiers, annual conference, and clinical guidelines — overlapping with ISRA-DCD's developmental-disorder focus.
• CHADD (Children and Adults with ADHD): US-based nonprofit providing education, advocacy, and support for ADHD — a neurodevelopmental condition comparable to DCD. Uses membership tiers, annual conference, local chapters, and professional/clinician resources in a model structurally identical to ISRA-DCD's.
• Dyspraxia Foundation (UK): A long-established UK-based national charity for dyspraxia/DCD providing information, support, and advocacy. Directly comparable mission and constituency, but operating as a national rather than international society — making it a near-substitute for UK members.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

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