Accueil Savoie Handicap

What Accueil Savoie Handicap does

Accueil Savoie Handicap (ASH) is a French non-profit association governed by the law of 1901 and recognized as being of public utility. Founded in 1920, originally for tuberculosis care before transitioning to disability services, the organization is headquartered in Saint-Alban-Leysse, Savoie, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. It employs 101-250 staff and delivers medico-social care, functional rehabilitation, education, and support services to children, adolescents, and adults with disabilities through a portfolio of state-authorized facilities including CEM (85 places), SAMSAH (41 places), SESSAD, SAVS, SAMSAH OR (recovery-oriented), U2R (regional resource unit), and PACT. Physical care infrastructure includes balneotherapy, a Snoezelen room, and a therapeutic garden.

The organization co-leads the Communauté 360 de Savoie with APEI de Chambéry through a GCSMS structure, positioning it as a coordination node rather than solely a direct service provider. Recent capability investments include installation of a Symbliss therapeutic bath and inauguration of a therapeutic garden (2026), a Société Responsable (RSO) démarche (2022), and a cultural partnership with Compagnie Sans Ceinture ni Bretelles for the project "Je suis là. Et je danse" (2026). The "Au secours, les secours!" project received the Grande cause nationale 2025 label. Director General Paul Rigato was appointed to the ATIH board in 2024, reflecting engagement at the national medico-social policy level.

The business model is non-transactional and grant-based: primary revenue flows from Assurance Maladie, Conseil Départemental de la Savoie, CPAM, and individual donations. Per-place funding rates are set through regulatory authorization rather than market pricing, and there is no commercial product line, subscription, or transactional revenue stream. Capacity expansion requires formal authorization from the ARS and Conseil Départemental, making growth supply-constrained by regulatory cycles.

Name

Accueil Savoie Handicap

Legal name

Accueil Savoie Handicap

Website

https://ash73.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1920

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Accueil Savoie Handicap is a French non-profit medico-social association founded in 1920, providing care, rehabilitation, education, and support services for children and adults with disabilities across multiple state-authorized facilities in Savoie, France.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medico-Social Services for People with Disabilities

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Disability Services & Assistive Solutions (Accessibility, Assistive Tech) (BPAGALAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGACAG), Special Education, Disability Support & Inclusive Education Nonprofits (BPAGADAH), Assistive Technology (AT) & AAC Services (EDAJAKAF), Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) & Mental Health Programs (BPADAIAK)

Keywords

• Medico-social services
• Disability care
• Functional rehabilitation
• Special education support
• Social accompaniment

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint-alban-leysse

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Accueil Savoie Handicap is a non-profit medico-social association delivering care, functional rehabilitation, education, and social accompaniment for children, adolescents, and adults with motor, poly-, deafness-related, and psychological disabilities across Savoie and Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. Services include the Centre d'Éducation Motrice (CEM), SESSAD, SAMSAH, SAMSAH OR, SAVS, Unité Régionale de Répit, and the Communauté 360 territorial support platform. Funding comes primarily from Assurance Maladie, Conseil Départemental de la Savoie, and CPAM, supplemented by donations and tax-reduced contributions.

Product overview

Accueil Savoie Handicap is a non-profit association recognized as being of public utility, governed by the 1901 law. It operates as a comprehensive medico-social service provider offering a portfolio of complementary products and services for children, adolescents, and adults with disabilities. The core offerings include the Centre d'Éducation Motrice (CEM) providing residential and day care for motor disabilities; SESSAD for home-based special education and care; SAMSAH and SAMSAH OR for adult disabled support; and SAVS for social life support including specialized services for deaf individuals. The association also operates regional support structures including Communauté 360 and support for caregivers. Facilities include hydrotherapy centers, Snoezelen rooms, and therapeutic gardens. Cultural, sports, and artistic activities complement the care and support programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Centre d'Éducation Motrice (CEM) A medical-educational establishment providing care, functional rehabilitation, education, support towards autonomy, and participation in social life for children, adolescents, and young adults aged 5 to 20 years with motor disabilities. Financed by Assurance Maladie with 85 authorized places and various reception modalities (boarding, sequential boarding, semi-boarding, temporary reception).
• SESSAD (Service d'Éducation Spéciale et de Soins à Domicile) A home-based special education and care service accompanying children and adolescents aged 3 to 20 years, providing care, support for school integration, social autonomy support, and family support. Composed of two units: SESSAD DM (Motor Disabilities and Polyhandicap) and SESSAD DYS (DYS disorders).
• SAMSAH (Service d'Accompagnement Médico-Social pour Adultes Handicapés) A medico-social support service for disabled adults with 41 places, serving adults from 18 years onwards regardless of disability type, operating at departmental level. Provides coordination and support in healthcare, support towards autonomy, social and civic participation, maintenance or restoration of family and social links, and socio-professional integration.
• SAVS (Service d'Accompagnement à la Vie Sociale) A social life support service financed by the Conseil Départemental de la Savoie, primarily accompanying adults with disabilities living in ordinary settings to realize their life projects from their homes. Composed of two units: SAVS toutes déficiences (all disabilities, Chambéry) and SAVS Surdité (deaf adults at INJS de Cognin).
• SAMSAH OR (Service d'Accompagnement Médico-Social - Orientation Rétablissement) A medico-social support service particularly accompanying young adults from 16 years onwards with psychic disabilities. Operating within recovery-oriented practices, it promotes hope, recovery, and redefinition of a positive identity beyond illness, based on the psychosocial rehabilitation model. Financed by CPAM and Conseil Départemental.
• Unité Régionale de Répit (U2R) A regional respite unit offering modular and temporary support solutions for children with rare or complex disabilities and young people domiciled in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region.
• Communauté 360 de Savoie A 360 Community providing unconditional and proximity responses to all persons with disabilities and their families, co-led by Accueil Savoie Handicap and APEI de Chambéry via GCSMS 'Communauté au Service de l'Autonomie en Savoie'. Implements Axe 1: Mission Écoute et Solutions via toll-free number 0 800 360 360, and Axe 2: Mission promotion for attractiveness of autonomy professions.
• Collectif 'Ensemble pour les Aidants' A collective created 6 years ago working to promote self-recognition of caregivers and provide them with information and resources. Organizes annual events for National Caregivers Day (JNA) including workshops, information sessions, and support cafés, with member organizations including CCAS de Chambéry, MDPH, France Alzheimer 73, APF France Handicap, and others.
• Balnéothérapie (Hydrotherapy Center) A balneotherapy center providing therapeutic water-based treatments and activities for young people at the CEM, including the new Symbliss d'Arjo therapeutic bath with adapted transfer system, massage jets, and sensory stimulations (music and light games).
• Salle Snoezelen (Snoezelen Room) A multisensory environment room providing sensory stimulation and relaxation experiences for users at the CEM.
• Jardin Thérapeutique, Éducatif et Pédagogique (Therapeutic, Educational and Pedagogical Garden) A therapeutic, educational, and pedagogical garden inaugurated in 2026, providing horticultural and nature-based therapeutic activities for young people at the CEM.
• Activités Physiques Adaptées (APA) - Adapted Physical Activities Service delivered by three full-time Adapted Physical Activity teachers providing sessions to improve global motor skills, muscle strengthening, and creating exercises tailored to specific objectives transferable to daily life.

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Feature1 record

Partnerships

33 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Compagnie Sans Ceinture ni BretellescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Dance and theater company that partnered with the CEM for the cultural project 'Je suis là. Et je danse'. The company provided professional dancers (Céline DOUBROVIK and Stella GATON) who conducted dance workshops with young people from the CEM, exploring classical dance, Krump, Waacking, and contemporary dance.
• Cité des Arts de ChambérymajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Cultural partner of the 'Je suis là. Et je danse' project, organizing shared sessions with the Conservatory's classical dance professor Jean-Marc Thill for young participants.
• Musée SavoisienmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Museum partner involved in cultural mediation activities for young people from the CEM, as part of the artistic project.
• France Alzheimer 73majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Partner in the 'Jour de Bal' spectacle organized in partnership with the Compagnie Sans Ceinture ni Bretelles, bringing together different generations around dance.
• EHPAD Les Blé D'OrmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Partner in the intergenerational 'Jour de Bal' event bringing together young people from ASH and elderly residents.
• Onde & NotesminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Musical ensemble (fanfare) that performed at the 'Jour de Bal' spectacle event.
• Centre Hospitalier Spécialisé (CHS) de la SavoiemajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Regional psychiatric hospital partnering in the 'Jour de Bal' event and collaborating with SAMSAH OR service.
• Relai Petite Enfance du SISCALminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Partner in the intergenerational 'Jour de Bal' event.
• ATIH (Agence technique de l'information sur l'hospitalisation)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Public technical agency on hospital information under the supervision of ministries of health, social affairs, and social security. Conducted an immersion visit at the CEM to better understand the richness and diversity of accompaniments in the medico-social sector.
• CNSA (Caisse Nationale de Solidarité pour l'Autonomie)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025National solidarity fund for autonomy working with ATIH on reforms of the disability sector financing and evolutions.
• SDIS 73 – Pompiers de SavoiemajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Fire department of Savoie partnering in the 'Au secours, les secours!' project to improve the quality of accompaniment for people in psychological crisis situations during emergency interventions.
• Police Municipale de ChambérymajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Municipal police of Chambéry partnering in the 'Au secours, les secours!' project for inter-awareness with adults with psychological disorders.
• Police Nationale de ChambérymajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025National police of Chambéry partnering in the 'Au secours, les secours!' project. Brigadière cheffe Sophie BLANC co-animates sensitization sessions with ASH professionals.
• Réseau Handicap PsychiquemajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Psychological disability network collaborating with SAMSAH OR service in the framework of psychosocial rehabilitation practices.
• Collectif 'Ensemble pour les Aidants'majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Collective created 6 years ago by ASH and several Savoie structures working to promote self-recognition of caregivers and provide them with information and resources. Members include CCAS de Chambéry, CLIC du Bassin Chambérien, MDPH, PAM 73, France Alzheimer 73, APF France Handicap, JAMLAV, Bulle d'Air, Alliance du Coeur Pays de Savoie, A2MCL, France AVC.
• CCAS de ChambérymajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Centre Communal d'Action Sociale member of the 'Ensemble pour les Aidants' collective working on caregiver support.
• CLIC du Bassin ChambérienmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Centre Local d'Information et de Coordination member of the 'Ensemble pour les Aidants' collective.
• MDPH de la SavoiemajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Maison Départementale des Personnes Handicapées member of the 'Ensemble pour les Aidants' collective.
• APF France HandicapmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Disability association member of the 'Ensemble pour les Aidants' collective.
• France Alzheimer 73majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Alzheimer's association member of the 'Ensemble pour les Aidants' collective.
• PAM 73 de l'APEI de ChambéryminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Service member of the 'Ensemble pour les Aidants' collective.
• CSAPA JonathanminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Addictology care center that solicited SAVS Surdité d'ASH to conduct awareness workshops on welcoming deaf people in addictionology care centers.
• FEHAP (Fédération des Etablissements Hospitaliers et d'Aide à la Personne)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Healthcare federation organizing the 'Journée Nationale de la Qualité' where ASH shared its expertise.
• CPAM de ChambérymajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Primary health insurance fund partner in the family program activities.
• ZicomaticminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Musical association that performed at the CEM carnival event for young people.
• Les InstantàNezminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Partner in the family program activities organized by ASH.
• Mairie de Saint-Alban-LeysseminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Local municipality partner in family program activities.
• Communauté 360 de SavoiecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Community 360 of Savoie aims to provide an unconditional and proximity response to all persons with disabilities and their families. Two axes: Mission 'Ecoute et Solutions' via green number 0 800 360 360, and Mission 'Promotion' for the attractiveness of autonomy professions.
• ESPPERAminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Organization accompanying ASH teams on the palliative approach at the CEM.
• L'ASDERminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Organization that sensitized CEM professionals to eco-gestures.
• APEI de ChambérycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2020Co-porting partner of the Communauté 360 de Savoie with Accueil Savoie Handicap through GCSMS 'Communauté au Service de l'Autonomie en Savoie'. Directed by Guillaume Pelletier.
• GCSMS 'Communauté au Service de l'Autonomie en Savoie'coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2020Groupement Cooperation Sanitaire et Médico-social that co-ports the Communauté 360 de Savoie with ASH and APEI de Chambéry.
• Centre Hospitalier Spécialisé de la SavoiecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional psychiatric hospital collaborating closely with SAMSAH OR service for psychosocial rehabilitation.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Fondation des Apprentis d'Auteuil: Recognized public utility foundation operating specialized educational and social services for vulnerable youth including those with disabilities. Comparable association model and overlapping care-and-education mission.

Broad incumbents

• Fondation OVE: Recognized public utility foundation operating a national network of medico-social establishments (MAS, FAM, IME, SESSAD) for children, adolescents and adults with disabilities and mental health conditions. Closely comparable multi-site association model.
• APF France Handicap: National federation and major operator of medico-social services and advocacy for people with motor disabilities. Comparable service lines (SESSAD, SAMSAH, SAVS) and similar public utility structure, but at much larger national scale.
• Croix-Rouge française: Large national humanitarian association operating medico-social facilities, SESSAD and disability services across France. Comparable public utility governance and multi-service portfolio.
• UNAPEI: National federation of French associations for persons with intellectual disabilities, operating a network of medico-social establishments (MAS, FAM, SAVS, SAMSAH) with a comparable public-funded association governance model.

Regional players

• Mutualité Française Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes: Regional mutual operator running medico-social services, including disability support establishments, in the same Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes territory as ASH with comparable public-financed operating model.
• ADAPEI Ain: Departmental association in neighboring Ain (Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes) running CEM-style establishments, SAMSAH, SAVS and SESSAD for children and adults with disabilities; directly comparable scope within the same region.

Direct peers

• ALYS (Fédération ALYS): Federation of medico-social associations in Rhône-Alpes operating SESSAD, SAVS, SAMSAH and similar disability support services with comparable funding mix from Assurance Maladie and Conseils Départementaux.
• Fondation John Bost: Major non-profit foundation running medico-social establishments (MAS, FAM, EEAP) for children and adults with disabilities and psychiatric conditions. Similar loi 1901 recognized public utility status and multi-site operating model.
• APEI de Chambéry: Direct departmental peer and GCSMS co-porteur with ASH for Communauté 360 de Savoie. Both run medico-social services for people with intellectual, physical and psychological disabilities in the same territory.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries7 records

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