irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2025
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $39KOUTREACH AND EDUCATION: WE PROVIDE ONE-ONE-ONE SUPPORT TO USERS, MEDICAL AND EDUCATIONAL PROFESSIONALS, PROVIDE GROUP TRAINING, WEBINARS, CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS, MULTIMEDIA DEMONSTRATIONS, PROFESSIONAL CURRICULUM AND SCHOOL-WIDE DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS.
- #2 $31KRESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT: WE CONDUCT RESEARCH ACTIVITIES ON PEDIATRIC BELT CANE OUTCOMES, DESIGN, AND MANUFACTURING METHODS.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Blind Baby Safe Mobility Curriculum
Comprehensive instructional program teaching orientation and mobility skills to infants and toddlers who are blind or have visual impairments
Funding and Documentation Support
Assists families and professionals with securing insurance, Medicaid, IEP, and other funding sources for the belt cane
Outreach and Education
Provides one-on-one support, group training, webinars, conference presentations, and educational resources for families, therapists, and educators on early mobility for blind children
Research and Development
Conducts research on pediatric belt cane outcomes, design, and manufacturing methods; publishes findings in peer-reviewed journals
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Adaptive Equipment Provision 3 activities
- Distribution and sale of Pediatric Belt CanesDesigns, customizes, and distributes Pediatric Belt Canes for blind and mobility visually impaired children, offering adjustable sizes for toddlers through teens, dual-cane systems with interchangeable frames, and direct online sales with bulk ordering options for organizations and providers.
- Documentation and justification support for Pediatric Belt CanesProvides sample letters of medical necessity, IEP inclusion guidance, and other documentation materials to support schools, therapists, and caregivers in justifying and implementing the use of Pediatric Belt Canes for children with visual impairments.
- Financial and funding support for Pediatric Belt CanesProvides financial assistance and funding navigation support to families, including price reductions, alternative payment arrangements, donor connections, full funding when available, and collaboration with Durable Medical Equipment Suppliers to secure insurance coverage, as well as guidance on accessing funds through Medicaid, IEPs, IFSPs, and other sources.
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Autism & Neurodiversity Education Workshops 1 activity
- Instructional and training support for users and professionalsOffers instructional resources, personalized configuration recommendations, downloadable guides and templates, and direct support to help parents, educators, therapists, and professionals integrate the Pediatric Belt Cane into daily routines; also conducts on-site training, webinars, group training, and school-wide demonstration projects for professionals working with blind toddlers.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Development of early mobility curriculum for blind infants and toddlersDeveloped the Blind Baby Safe Mobility Curriculum, an instructional program designed to promote safe mobility in infants and toddlers who are blind.
- Research on Pediatric Belt Canes and early mobility in blind childrenConducts and publishes peer-reviewed research on the impact of Pediatric Belt Canes on motor skills, language development, and physical activity in blind children under five; collects the largest video database on early walking ability in children born blind or visually impaired; and studies outcomes, design, and manufacturing methods of the Pediatric Belt Cane.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$258K
Contributions & grants$211K82%
Program service revenue$46K18%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$309K
Program expenses64%
Admin / overhead29%
Fundraising7%
Salaries & benefits$31K
Grants paid out$155
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$86K
Cash$85K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$86K
Liquid reserves3.3 mo
5 years on record · 2021–2025 · YoY revenue -30.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 9
- ADRIENNE ROSENFIELD — DIRECTOR
- GORDAN MUELLER — DIRECTOR
- GRACE AMBROSE-ZAKEN — TREASURER
- HARRY KOVELMAN — DIRECTOR
- JOY HARRIS — DIRECTOR
- MARON BIKSON — CHAIRMAN
- MARY BETH CALHOON — SECRETARY
- MICHELLE HORSEMAN — DIRECTOR
- VIVIEN SIMPSON — DIRECTOR
relationships · 29
Who they work with
- APH Network — Contributing publisher and collaborator in the Foundations of Orientation and Mobility, a professional reference text in the field.
- Agencies and Schools Serving Children with Mobility Visual Impairment or Blindness Partner — Provides on-site training and support to agency and school staff serving children with mobility visual impairment or blindness.
- Children's Hospital of Colorado Partner — Healthcare institution collaborating with Safe Toddles.
- City College of New York Neural Engineering Group Partner — Collaborates on the design, production, and development of the Pediatric Belt Cane, including lab space and volunteer support.
- Delta Gamma Foundation Funder — Foundation providing financial support to Safe Toddles.
- FAR Partner — Organization collaborating with Safe Toddles.
- FS Foundation Funder — Foundation supporting Safe Toddles.
- Foresight Augmentative Reality & Hear2There Partner — Technology or program partner collaborating with Safe Toddles.
- Foundation Group Partner — Accounting services provided by Foundation Group.
- Frank J. Antun Foundation Funder — Foundation supporting Safe Toddles.
- Gary Solomon Partner — Individual supporter or affiliate of Safe Toddles.
- Hear 2 there Partner — Organization collaborating with Safe Toddles on assistive technologies.
- Joy and Boysie Bollinger Partner — Supporter or affiliate of Safe Toddles.
- Lavelle Fund for the Blind Partner — Funder or affiliate supporting Safe Toddles' work.
- Medical and Educational Professionals Partner — Collaborates with medical and educational professionals to support blind toddlers through training and outreach.
- Mintz Partner — Legal support donated by law firm Mintz.
- National Seating & Mobility Partner — Collaborates with Safe Toddles to help families pursue insurance coverage for pediatric belt canes.
- National Seating & Mobility Partner — Provider of mobility equipment collaborating with Safe Toddles.
- Nicholas B. Ottaway Foundation Funder — Foundation providing support to Safe Toddles.
- Safe Toddles Partner — Provides instructional and documentation support for the use of the Pediatric Belt Cane
- Sarah K. de Coizart Article TENTH Perpetual Charitable Trust Funder — Charitable trust providing support to Safe Toddles.
- Soterix Medical Partner — Medical technology partner associated with Safe Toddles.
- St Jude Children's Research Hospital Partner — Pediatric research hospital affiliated with Safe Toddles.
- Stephen Ambrose Historical Tours Edie Ambrose & Yakir Katz Partner — Supporter or affiliate of Safe Toddles.
- The City College of New York Partner — Educational institution collaborating with or supporting Safe Toddles.
- The City University of New York Partner — Educational institution associated with Safe Toddles.
- The Gibney Family Foundation Funder — Family foundation supporting Safe Toddles.
- William G. & Helen C. Hoffman Foundation Funder — Foundation providing financial support to Safe Toddles.
- Wix Partner — Platform used for hosting website and images
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- All-Day Use to Build Independent Movement Skillsmethodology: all-day-mobility-supportBy promoting all-day, consistent use of mobility aids rather than intermittent or therapy-only use, we foster the development of independent movement skills because continuous integration into daily routines reinforces motor learning and autonomy in real-world environments.
- Barrier Reduction Through Direct Interventionmethodology: barrier-reductionBy directly providing mobility technology when formal funding systems fail, we reduce access barriers for children with visual impairments because timely access to assistive devices is critical for developmental windows in early mobility.
- Evidence-Based Design Informed by Longitudinal Researchmethodology: evidence-based-design-through-longitudinal-researchBy using longitudinal video data and outcome tracking to inform the design and refinement of Pediatric Belt Canes, we improve early walking outcomes because iterative, data-driven development ensures the device meets the functional needs of blind toddlers in real-world settings.
- Extended Touch Feedback for Early Mobility Developmentmethodology: extended_touch_feedbackBy providing continuous extended touch feedback through a wearable belt cane system, we support orientation, balance, and independent movement in blind and mobility visually impaired children because consistent tactile input enables motor planning and environmental awareness without reliance on vision.
- Integration into Educational Systems for Sustainable Accessmethodology: education-system-integrationBy positioning the Pediatric Belt Cane as essential assistive technology within IEPs and IFSPs, we ensure sustained access and implementation because embedding mobility tools in formal education planning secures funding, institutional support, and daily integration into a child’s routine.