LIFESONG

What LIFESONG does

LifeSong, Inc. is a New York State nonprofit organization headquartered in Clifton Park, NY, that delivers community-based Day Habilitation and Supported Employment services to adults with developmental disabilities. Founded circa 2010 (with the operating website copyrighted 2019), the organization serves nearly 225 adults with disabilities and their families annually across four counties — Saratoga, Schenectady, Rensselaer, and Albany. Its Day Habilitation program follows a trifold structure of volunteering, skill-building, and recreation, delivered through six specialized studios at its headquarters: Art, Dance, Film, Music, Photo, and Wood Shop. Its Supported Employment program provides job coaching, placement, and retention support, with employment specialists conducting direct outreach to local businesses to generate placement opportunities.

LifeSong does not operate proprietary technology. Its service delivery is anchored in person-centered in-person programming supported by standard therapeutic and creative equipment, including digital SLR cameras, photo-editing software, and woodworking tools. Participant-made wood products are sold from the headquarters, providing a small earned-revenue stream. The organization has invested in compliance infrastructure, including HIPAA for protected health information and WCAG 2.0 Level AA website accessibility, and is registered with the NY Secretary of State as a charitable entity.

The organization's revenue model is a hybrid typical of NY HCBS waiver providers: the majority of operating revenue flows through Medicaid HCBS waiver reimbursements administered by the New York State Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD), supplemented by charitable donations, corporate sponsorships (including a Gold Premier sponsor cohort), the annual LifeSong Dash 5K fundraising event, and an ongoing passive fundraising partnership with Hoffman's Car Wash under the 'Helping Hands' program. Go-to-market is community-led, with referrals from OPWDD service coordinators and workforce development partners such as the Regional Centers for Workforce Transformation; marketing is conducted via the website, a quarterly newsletter (The LifeSong Post), social media, and the annual Dash event.

Name

LIFESONG

Legal name

LifeSong, Inc.

Website

https://lifesonginc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

LifeSong is a New York nonprofit providing community-based Day Habilitation and Supported Employment services to nearly 225 adults with developmental disabilities annually across Saratoga, Schenectady, Rensselaer, and Albany counties, funded primarily through OPWDD Medicaid HCBS waivers and supplemented by donations and the annual LifeSong Dash 5K fundraiser.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Developmental Disability Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (6243), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (62431), Individual and Family Services (6241)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Special Needs Adult Day Programs (Developmental/Physical Disabilities, Seniors) (HLADAIAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGACAG), Employment & Job Readiness Support Services (BPAGAEAJ), Interagency Coordination & Case Management (VR, DD, Medicaid Waivers) (EDAKANAM)

Keywords

• Day habilitation services
• Supported employment services
• Developmental disabilities support
• Community-based rehabilitation
• Vocational rehabilitation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Clifton Park

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Program Funding (OPWDD/Medicaid): LifeSong receives funding through New York State Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) programs, including Medicaid HCBS waiver programs for services provided to individuals with developmental disabilities.
2. LifeSong Dash Fundraising Event: The annual LifeSong Dash 5K run/walk fundraising event generates donations and sponsorships. In 2026, the event raised over $56,000 to support the greenhouse project at Plaza 8 in Clifton Park. Registration fees are $35 per registrant for the 5K and $15 for the Junior Dash.
3. Donations and Philanthropic Support: General donations collected through PayPal, corporate sponsorships, and partnerships with local businesses. The organization has Gold Premier sponsors including M & T Charitable Foundation, Peckham Family Foundation, Simmons Capital Group, Cornerstone Capital Wealth Management, New Country Toyota, GTM Payroll Services, Hannaford, and Stewart's Shops.
4. Hoffman's Car Wash Partnership: LifeSong partners with Hoffman's Car Wash through the 'Helping Hands' program, where 50% of car wash ticket purchases are donated to LifeSong's day-to-day services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

LifeSong, Inc. is a nonprofit organization that delivers community-based Day Habilitation and Supported Employment services to adults with developmental disabilities in New York State. Its Day Habilitation program operates through a trifold structure of volunteering, skill-building, and recreation, supported by six specialized studios (Art, Dance, Film, Music, Photo, and Wood Shop). Its Supported Employment services provide job coaching, placement, and retention support across Saratoga, Schenectady, Rensselaer, and Albany counties. Services are funded through New York State OPWDD and Medicaid HCBS waiver programs, with supplemental support from donations, sponsorships, and the annual LifeSong Dash 5K fundraiser.

Product overview

LifeSong Inc is a non-profit organization providing social support services for adults with special needs. The organization offers two core service programs: Supported Employment Services (job coaching and employment assistance across four counties) and Day Habilitation (a trifold program combining volunteering, skill-building, and recreation). Day Habilitation includes six specialized studios: Art, Dance, Film, Music, Photo, and Wood Shop, each offering hands-on training in creative and vocational skills. The organization also runs the annual LifeSong Dash 5K fundraising event and publishes quarterly newsletters. The portfolio is a unified service offering rather than a technology product platform, with all programs designed to help adults with developmental disabilities achieve personal independence and community integration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• LifeSong Dash: Annual 5K fundraising run held at Halfmoon Town Park to support LifeSong programs and services.

Products and services

• Supported Employment Services

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered gold premier sponsor and core partner.

• M & T Charitable Foundationgold premier sponsorGTM or Marketing Partner · 6 June 2026Gold Premier sponsor of the 2026 LifeSong Dash 5K. The M & T Charitable Foundation provides financial support for the annual fundraising event that benefits LifeSong's programs for adults with disabilities.
• Peckham Family Foundationgold premier sponsorGTM or Marketing Partner · 6 June 2026Gold Premier sponsor of the 2026 LifeSong Dash 5K. The Peckham Family Foundation supports the annual fundraising event benefiting LifeSong's programs.
• Simmons Capital Groupgold premier sponsorGTM or Marketing Partner · 6 June 2026Gold Premier sponsor of the 2026 LifeSong Dash 5K, supporting LifeSong's mission to Love, Enhance, Equip, and Inspire adults with differing abilities.
• Cornerstone Capital Wealth Managementgold premier sponsorGTM or Marketing Partner · 6 June 2026Gold Premier sponsor of the 2026 LifeSong Dash 5K, contributing to support for adults with disabilities programs.
• New Country Toyotagold premier sponsorGTM or Marketing Partner · 6 June 2026Gold Premier sponsor of the 2026 LifeSong Dash 5K, supporting the annual fundraising event.
• GTM Payroll Servicesgold premier sponsorGTM or Marketing Partner · 6 June 2026Gold Premier sponsor of the 2026 LifeSong Dash 5K. GTM Payroll Services contributes to LifeSong's fundraising efforts.
• Hannafordgold premier sponsorGTM or Marketing Partner · 6 June 2026Gold Premier sponsor of the 2026 LifeSong Dash 5K, supporting the Capital Region community event.
• Stewart's Shopsgold premier sponsorGTM or Marketing Partner · 6 June 2026Gold Premier sponsor of the 2026 LifeSong Dash 5K, supporting the annual community fundraiser.
• Town of Halfmooncore partnerStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026The Town of Halfmoon hosts the annual LifeSong Dash at Halfmoon Town Park. Town Supervisor Kevin J. Tollisen expressed gratitude for the partnership, stating 'We are proud to sponsor the LifeSong Dash at our Town Park each year and are amazed at how our community comes together to support such a great organization.'
• Hoffman's Car Washcore partnerGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2020LifeSong partnered with Hoffman's Car Wash for the 'Helping Hands' program. When customers purchase car wash tickets at full price, Hoffman's donates 50% of the purchase to LifeSong. Two options are available: Full service and Exterior Car Wash. This provides an ongoing passive fundraising stream for day-to-day services.
• Regional Centers for Workforce Transformationcore partnerStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019RCWT is a key resource partner listed on LifeSong's website. They provide workforce development support and resources for organizations serving individuals with developmental disabilities in New York State.
• New York Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD)core partnerStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019OPWDD is the state agency that funds and regulates services for individuals with developmental disabilities in New York. LifeSong operates HCBS waiver programs funded through OPWDD, providing services to individuals eligible for Medicaid-funded supports.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Regional players

• Ability Beyond: Ability Beyond is a Connecticut-based nonprofit providing day, employment, behavioral, and residential supports to individuals with disabilities. It is comparable as a Medicaid-waiver-funded DD day and supported employment provider, though operating in a different state from LifeSong.
• Liberty Resources: Liberty Resources is a Syracuse-based nonprofit providing supported employment, behavioral health, and DD services across upstate New York. It is comparable because it operates a similar OPWDD-funded supported employment and day services model, though in a different upstate region.
• Catholic Charities of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany: Catholic Charities of Albany operates a range of disability, housing, and human-services programs across the Capital Region. It is comparable because it is a same-region nonprofit delivering OPWDD-funded services to people with developmental disabilities, though it operates a much broader human services portfolio than LifeSong.

Direct peers

• Wildwood Programs: Wildwood is a Capital Region nonprofit serving children and adults with developmental disabilities through residential, day, and employment services. It is a direct peer because it operates in the same Saratoga/Albany area with a comparable mix of day habilitation and supported employment services billed to OPWDD.
• Living Resources: Living Resources is an Albany-area nonprofit providing residential, day, and supported employment services to people with developmental disabilities. It directly competes with LifeSong for OPWDD-funded participants and employer placements across the same Capital Region counties.
• The Arc of Rensselaer County: The Arc of Rensselaer County is a chapter of The Arc NY delivering day habilitation, supported employment, and advocacy for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. It directly competes with LifeSong within one of the same service counties (Rensselaer) for OPWDD-referred participants.
• Peckham: Peckham is a Lansing, Michigan-based nonprofit providing vocational rehabilitation, supported employment, and inclusive business services to people with disabilities. It is comparable because its mission and revenue model (government + corporate partnerships + own-product sales) closely mirror LifeSong's Supported Employment focus.

Broad incumbents

• AHRC New York City: AHRC NYC is one of the largest New York nonprofits serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, with a broad portfolio of day, employment, residential, and clinical services. It is comparable as a larger, established New York OPWDD-funded DD provider operating with similar service lines but at significantly greater scale.
• The Arc New York: The Arc New York is the statewide chapter of The Arc that advocates for and supports a network of local chapters delivering DD services across New York. It is comparable as a statewide umbrella providing overlapping DD and supported-employment services, with significantly greater geographic and operational scale than LifeSong.

Others

• New York State Industries for the Disabled (NYSID): NYSID is a statewide nonprofit agency that connects New York businesses with qualified workers with disabilities, supported through Preferred Source contracting. It is comparable as an ecosystem enabler for supported employment outcomes, rather than as a direct Day Habilitation competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCZaFekVZk0xGvpX3k_ImMzg
• Facebookfacebook.com/LifeSongExpressions
• Instagraminstagram.com/explore/locations/1026009832/lifesong-inc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lifesong-inc

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

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