ARI

What ARI does

ARI (Association Régionale pour l'Intégration), operating under the trade name ARI - Association Provence, is a French non-profit association governed by loi 1901, founded in 1986 and headquartered at 26 rue Saint Sébastien, Marseille. The association provides a comprehensive continuum of social and medico-social services for people with disabilities or difficulties across three departments in the Provence region: Bouches-du-Rhône, Vaucluse, and Alpes-de-Haute-Provence. Its service portfolio spans early intervention (CAMSP, CMPP), specialized childhood and adolescent services (IME/SESSAD, EEAP/SESSAD, DITEP/SESSAD), vocational rehabilitation (ESAT including Les Ateliers de Provence, Arc-en-Ciel, Grand Linche, La Garrigue, and Haute-Lèbre), residential care (Foyers de vie et d'hébergement, MAS/FAM including MAS l'Envol and MAS Epilepsie Henri Gastaut), and CHRS. The organization operates more than 50 establishments and services, employing 1,001-5,000 staff, and is led by President Bernard Malaterre.

The core "technology" is institutional rather than digital: ARI delivers care through a regulated network of licensed physical establishments and mobile outreach teams (SESSAD). Digital tooling is limited to the Familizz platform for family communication and MOOC resources for parental coaching, with no disclosed AI/ML capabilities. The association's revenue model is dominated by regulated public funding through contracts with the Agence Régionale de Santé (ARS) and departmental councils, supplemented by donations, membership fees, Taxe d'apprentissage, and Service Civique arrangements. Customer segments are exclusively nonprofit beneficiaries (children, adolescents, adults with disabilities, and their families), with no commercial customer base. Marketing and beneficiary engagement rely on organic social channels (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube), newsletters, and recurring public events (40th anniversary colloquium on CAA in June 2026 drew more than 500 participants, the 12th edition of Proman Intégrasports, and the annual Olympiades).

ARI is led by President Bernard Malaterre, governed by a General Assembly, and advised by an Ethics and Wellbeing Committee. The organization maintains a GDPR (RGPD) compliance program with a designated DPO (Hassan Abbad) and a 24-month data retention policy. It has no parent company, no subsidiaries, no funding rounds, no M&A activity, and no disclosed institutional investors, consistent with its status as an independent charitable association.

Name

ARI

Legal name

Association régionale pour l'intégration (ARI)

Website

https://ari.asso.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

ARI - Association Provence is a French non-profit association (loi 1901) founded in 1986, operating more than 50 medico-social establishments across Bouches-du-Rhône, Vaucluse, and Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, delivering care, education, vocational rehabilitation, and residential services to children, adolescents, and adults with disabilities and their families.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability and Medico-Social Services

NAICS

Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (62321), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Individual and Family Services (6241), Social Assistance (624)

SIC

Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialized Assisted Living for Developmental/Intellectual Disabilities (Adult) (HLADABAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Special Needs Adult Day Programs (Developmental/Physical Disabilities, Seniors) (HLADAIAI), Behavioral & Social-Emotional Support (ABA, PBIS, Counseling) (EDAJAKAE), Inclusive Infant & Toddler Care (Special Needs / IFSP-Aligned) (EDACAGAI), Housing Transition & Supported Living Navigation (EDAKANAK)

Keywords

• Disability support services
• Medico-social care
• Vocational rehabilitation
• Specialized education services
• Residential care facilities

Headquarters

HQ city

Marseille

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Membership: The association raises funds through donations and membership fees. Donors receive attestation allowing income tax deductions as the association is recognized as being of general interest.
2. Taxe d'apprentissage: The association receives funding through apprenticeship tax contributions from companies.
3. Service Civique: Offers civic service missions, a form of compensated volunteer service, indicating government-supported funding mechanisms.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

ARI is a French non-profit association (loi 1901) that operates more than 50 medico-social establishments and services across the Provence region, providing a continuum of care for children, adolescents, and adults with disabilities or difficulties. Services span early intervention (CAMSP, CMPP), specialized education and home care (IME, EEAP, DITEP and their SESSAD services), vocational rehabilitation and sheltered employment (ESAT), residential and medicalized housing (Foyers de vie, MAS/FAM), supported by cultural (Charivari inclusive theater) and inclusive sports programs (Proman Intégrasports, Olympiades).

Product overview

ARI - Association Provence is a non-profit association (loi 1901) dedicated to the integration and inclusion of people with disabilities or difficulties. The organization operates a comprehensive network of more than 50 establishments and services across three departments in Southern France, offering a continuum of care from early intervention (CAMSP) through childhood (CMPP, IME/SESSAD, EEAP/SESSAD, DITEP/SESSAD), vocational rehabilitation (ESAT), and residential care (foyers de vie, MAS/FAM). Beyond core care services, ARI runs cultural programs including the Charivari inclusive theater troupe, sports events such as Proman Intégrasports and the annual Olympiades, and family support resources including MOOCs and parental guidance. The association celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2026.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CAMSP (Centre d'Action Médico-Social Précoce) Early intervention centers providing medical, psychological, and social support for young children with disabilities or developmental difficulties and their families.
• CMPP (Centre Médico-Psycho-Pédagogique) Medical-psychological-educational centers providing diagnosis, treatment, and support for children and adolescents with learning or behavioral difficulties.
• IME/SESSAD (Institut Médico-Éducatif / Service d'Éducation Spécialisée et de Soins à Domicile) Medical-educational institutes and home-based specialized education and care services for children and adolescents with disabilities.
• EEAP/SESSAD (Établissement pour Enfants et Adolescents Polyhandicapés) Specialized facilities for severely disabled (polyhandicap) children and adolescents, with associated home-based support services.
• DITEP/SESSAD DI (Institut Thérapeutique Éducatif et Pédagogique) Therapeutic educational and pedagogical institutes providing intensive support and care for children and adolescents with behavioral or psychological difficulties.
• ESAT (Établissements et Services d'Aide par le Travail) Work assistance establishments providing vocational training, employment support, and work opportunities for adults with disabilities, including Les Ateliers de Provence, ESAT Arc-en-Ciel, ESAT Grand Linche, ESAT La Garrigue, and ESAT de la Haute-Lèbre.
• Foyers de vie et d'hébergement (sheltered housing) Residential living facilities for adults with disabilities, including Foyer Jas La Bessonnière, Centre d'Habitat Regain, Foyer Les Bories, Foyer Matira, Residence Germaine Poinso-Chapuis, Foyer La Garrigue, and Foyer des Hauts de la Bessonnière.
• MAS/FAM (Maison d'Accueil Spécialisée / Foyer d'Accueil Médicalisé) Specialized residential homes with medical support for adults with severe disabilities, including MAS l'Envol, MAS Un toit pour moi, and MAS Epilepsie Henri Gastaut.
• Charivari - Théâtre et Inclusion An inclusive theater troupe composed of people with disabilities performing under the theme 'l'inclusion en mouvement' (inclusion in movement), part of ARI's cultural and artistic programs.
• Proman Intégrasports Annual inclusive sports event bringing together athletes with and without disabilities, in its 12th edition.
• Olympiades de l'ARI Annual inclusive sports games for ARI establishments, with themed editions such as the 2026 'Arts du cirque' (Circus Arts) edition celebrating ARI's 40th anniversary.

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 500 participants at the 2026 colloquium on Communication Alternative et Améliorée (CAA)
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Fondation de France: Major French philanthropic foundation that funds disability and social inclusion programs through grants. Relevant as a funding ecosystem participant rather than a direct operating competitor to ARI.

Direct peers

• Fondation John Bost: French foundation operating residential facilities (MAS, FAM, foyers) and medico-social services for people with intellectual disabilities, autism, and mental health needs. Directly comparable operating model to ARI's adult services.
• APF France Handicap: National French disability association running residential facilities, day services, and advocacy for people with motor, sensory, and intellectual disabilities. Directly comparable to ARI's medico-social service portfolio at a larger national scale.
• APAJH: National federation (Association Pour Adultes et Jeunes Handicapés) operating medico-social establishments and inclusive education programs across France, closely aligned with ARI's children-and-adult disability service range.
• ADAPEI (departmental associations, e.g., ADAPEI 13): Departmental associations providing CAMSP, IME, ESAT, foyers, and MAS services for people with intellectual disabilities. ADAPEI 13 directly overlaps ARI's catchment area in Bouches-du-Rhône.
• UNAPEI: Federation of French associations supporting people with intellectual disabilities and autism, operating IME, MAS, FAM, and ESAT-type facilities through member associations. Most direct structural peer to ARI's service mix.

Broad incumbents

• Croix-Rouge française: National humanitarian organization running a broad portfolio including disability and medico-social establishments. Wider mission and scale than ARI, with overlapping disability service lines.

Emerging players

• Les Apprentis d'Auteuil: French foundation offering inclusive education, vocational training, and family support services for vulnerable youth including those with disabilities. Comparable to ARI's IME/SESSAD and youth-focused offerings.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/AriAssociation
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@ariassociationprovence
• Facebookfacebook.com/ari.association.provence
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ari---association-régionale-pour-l'intégration
• Instagraminstagram.com/ari_association

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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