About Us | Partners
CDSA works with state and national corporate partners who support our advocacy work, sponsor and host events, and share industry resources and insights. Through this partnership, CDSA members learn more about the products and services available to support their organizations and enjoy getting to know our partner companies through events and other communications.
Formed in 1988 and headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, Heffernan Insurance Brokers has nationwide presence offering comprehensive business insurance (Work Comp, Liability, Auto and more), employee benefits and financial services products to a wide range of businesses. Heffernan’s success was built on supporting Nonprofits and helping them thrive while navigating day-to-day challenges. With comprehensive, streamlined process and platforms, Heffernan has simplified the application process, and has relationships with the top carriers supporting Nonprofits. Heffernan is not only a leader in the insurance industry, but in its commitment to philanthropy. Since 2003, Heffernan has been named a ‘Top Corporate Philanthropist’. Celebrating over 10 years of partnership with CDSA, Heffernan gives back to CDSA to support advocacy for people with developmental disabilities. Steve Parkhurst and Melani Conti, who lead the Nonprofit Niche and CDSA partnership, are very proud to work with and support such great organizations passionate about improving the lives of the developmental disability community.
SETWorks is disability service management software, built to comprehensively handle the needs of person-serving organizations. Our cloud-based platform seamlessly integrates workflows and empowers agencies to improve service efficiency and reduce administrative burden. With California’s focus on reporting, SETWorks already has many California-specific forms and reports, and EVV is integrated into SETWorks at no additional cost. SETWorks is more than software, we partner with organizations across the U.S. to help them maintain compliance, become data-driven, and solve complex issues through best-practice solutions. Discover more at SET-Works.com/California.
Since 2003, Therap has made it our mission to equip agencies within the CDSA family, with the tools they need to focus on meaningful outcomes for the individuals they support. This passion stems from our decades of experience as providers, administrators and state employees. Appreciating the challenges and rewards of quality service provision drives the development of our comprehensive suite of tools.
Therap continues to evolve to meet the ever-diversifying needs of our users. Our goal is to help our users create efficiencies, streamline processes, securely connect people, and integrate all aspects of service delivery, while maintaining a focus on individuals and the stakeholders who support them. Furthermore, our system is supported by a world class security infrastructure that exemplifies our perpetual commitment to data integrity and security. This dedication has led us to become the industry leader, supporting hundreds of organizations in California over the last 15 years.
The BI Collaborative helps Human Service Providers become better Data-Driven Organizations. “Data-driven organizations are 30% more likely to reach their goals, 6% more profitable and have a 173% advantage in efficiently complying with regulations,” according to research from McKinsey, Aberdeen & Forrester.
We automate 95% of the manual efforts today of pulling, organizing and reporting data from siloed systems (including excel spreadsheets). Our Business Intelligence Platform was built specifically for Human Service Providers and work only in this industry so we live your challenges daily through our clients. Our leadership advised Hospitals in their transition to Value-Based Reimbursement and our Quality Modules (Incident Management, Citation Management, HRST & Health Tracking) create competitive advantage for those competing in Value Based Reimbursement markets. See Provider & Partner testimonials on our website TheBIcollab.com and schedule your demo/discussion today!
IntellectAbility provides tools and training to states, providers and managed care organizations that educate supporters of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) about early recognition and mitigation of health risks, thereby improving health and wellness.
These tools include the Health Risk Screening Tool (HRST), which is the most widely used web based tool for health risk management for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. IntellectAbility also provides numerous online trainings for supporters of people with IDD focusing on person centered thinking and planning, management of the “Fatal Five Plus” conditions most likely to result in illness and death for people with IDD and education for clinicians through the online Curriculum in IDD Healthcare. With unrelenting focus, IntellectAbility works to fulfill its mission of improving health and quality of life for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and other at-risk populations. For more information, visit ReplacingRisk.com.
Giv is an all-in-one IDD software solution that helps make managing group homes, day programs, and provider agencies easier than ever before. Our mobile apps allow caregivers to clock in and out of their shifts, see schedules, communicate with guardians and other staff, write daily notes, and submit payroll hours all in one place. Our unique management dashboard allows providers to onboard new clients seamlessly, track budgets, manage schedules, and download reports for Medicaid billing and payroll all in one place. Giv allows direct service providers to manage their businesses more efficiently and provide more compassionate and profitable care to their clients.
SimplyHome is a pioneer in enabling, smart technology and remote support solutions, specializing in personalized solutions for providers of long-term services and supports (LTSS), individuals with disabilities (IDD), and seniors aging in place. With over 20 years of industry expertise, SimplyHome has evolved from a human services provider to a leading authority in customized technology solutions for LTSS providers. In 2024, SimplyHome expanded services into California with a commitment to expand care accessibility, enable independence, and address critical workforce shortages.
“We believe individuals with I/DD and those aging in place have the right to feel safe and secure while also leading a fulfilling, independent life,” said Jason Ray, CEO at SimplyHome. “Our remote DSP solution enables individuals to do just that. For providers, our solution offers the flexibility of seamlessly integrating our technology with their existing care teams, or using our remote DSPs and technology to deliver high quality, affordable support to more people.
StationMD is a telehealth company specializing in the unique healthcare needs of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). All StationMD clinicians are board-certified professionals and specially trained to provide exceptional I/DD community care. Our clinicians are available 24/7 via telemedicine for non-life-threatening medical matters, providing timely, specialized care that enhances health outcomes and prevents unnecessary hospital visits. Our telehealth services also include routine behavioral health, on-call nursing support, and medical directorships.
StationMD’s mission is to provide the highest quality of medical care for individuals with I/DD, fostering independence and improving quality of life for our patients and those providing their care.
SafeinHome empowers thousands of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live more independently and safely. We believe everyone should have the right to choose how they live—where they live, how they spend their time, and how they receive support.
Our Remote Supports services use technology and well-trained staff to provide support at home or in the community. Services include daily routine reminders, well-being checks, emotional support, community access, and more. Privacy and choice are always at the center.
People receive support that fits their lifestyles and goals. Families feel more at ease. Case managers have more service options. Providers can shift in-person staff to where they’re needed most.
Whether someone lives alone, with family, or in a shared home, Remote Supports fit right in. It’s the right support at the right time.
Learn more at www.SafeInHome.com.
For nearly 40 years, FCE Benefit Administrators, Inc. has helped hundreds of AbilityOne service contractors design and administer bona fide Health & Welfare benefit programs under the Service Contract Act (SCA). FCE is a full-service third-party administrator offering fully insured, level-funded, and ASO (Administrative Services Only) options tailored to contractor needs.
FCE helps contractors:
- Ensure DBA/SCA compliance
- Reduce overhead
- Track fringe hours and accounting
- Access bilingual customer support
- Utilize a full benefits administration platform and mobile app
- Receive guidance from in-house counsel
- Navigate DOL audits
- Design H&W benefits around your fringe rate
Available products include:
- Hourly major medical
- Fixed indemnity
- Dental, vision, life, disability
- HRA, COBRA, hour bank, retirement, and wellness programs
- Trust accounting services
Kibu is built for the people doing some of the most important work out there: supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We know how much time gets eaten up by paperwork, so we created a platform that brings everything together. Engaging skill-building content, documentation tools, and compliance support – all in one place.
The goal? More focus on people, less time on paperwork.
Kibu offers interactive lessons, live classes, and custom activities designed to build independence, confidence, and connection. Our HIPAA compliant AI-powered tools help DSPs, managers, and administrators complete service notes quickly and accurately, reducing administrative burden across the board.
We partner with provider organizations nationwide who are focused on better outcomes, smoother operations, and higher-quality care through technology designed for the disability community.
Ready to see how Kibu can transform your organization? Visit kibu.com to learn more and schedule a demo today!
6 Levers is a leadership development and organizational health firm that equips executive teams to lead with clarity, cohesion, and shared accountability. When leadership teams are cohesive and high-performing, their impact ripples across culture, systems, and results. We help teams strengthen communication, align around purpose and priorities, and build the systems and behaviors that support high-trust, high-performance cultures. Our work spans executive team development, leadership development, executive coaching, strategic planning, and succession planning.
Partner with CDSA!
CDSA represents more than 100 community-based organizations, employing more than 26,000 professionals, whose common purpose is to improve the lives and opportunities for more than 67,000 clients and their families. When your company sponsors CDSA, your products or services have the potential to touch thousands of lives.
Contact us today and join our partners in offering diverse resources and services, including educational webinars and employee support that support our members as they strive to provide dignity, choice, and quality of life in the daily lives of people with disabilities.






