Access Solutions

What Access Solutions does

Accessolutions SAS is a privately held French specialty retailer and service provider dedicated to assistive technology for visually impaired individuals (blind and low vision), founded over 20 years ago and headquartered in Ivry-sur-Seine with regional agencies in Toulouse and Bordeaux. The company operates a direct-to-consumer e-commerce platform (accessolutions.fr), three physical showrooms where customers can trial products, and a referral channel via the France-Optique optician network. Its offering spans the full accessibility stack: electronic magnifiers (Videomatic 20, MirrorPad, ZoomCam), AI-enabled reading devices (VoxiVision 2, Ruby 10, Easy Reader), Braille displays and notetakers (Focus Blue 40, eMotion, BrailleNote EVOLVE), screen readers and magnifiers (JAWS, NVDA, ZoomText, Fusion, SuperNova), adapted computers, daily living aids, and complementary accessories.

The business model combines transactional hardware and software sales (priced €12 to €25,000+), multi-year Software Maintenance Agreements (SMA) creating recurring revenue, and professional services including accessibility audits, custom NVDA/JAWS adaptation for enterprise applications, installation, training, and remote technical support delivered via TeamViewer, NVDARemote, and JAWS Tandem. The company distributes third-party products from leading global accessibility vendors (Freedom Scientific, Dolphin, Humanware, Koba Vision, ViewPlus) and layers on French-language expertise, local support, and tailored integration services. Customer segments are horizontally distributed across blind and low-vision consumers, visually impaired professionals, the education sector, seniors with age-related vision loss, and individuals with dyslexia. The company's SAS share capital of €100,000 and absence of disclosed funding rounds indicate an owner-operated, cash-flow-funded growth profile.

Name

Access Solutions

Legal name

Accessolutions SAS

Website

https://accessolutions.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Accessolutions SAS is a French specialty retailer and service provider of assistive technology for blind and low-vision individuals, selling electronic magnifiers, Braille displays, screen readers, AI-enabled reading devices, and adapted computers through e-commerce and three physical agencies across France.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Assistive Technology Retail for the Visually Impaired

NAICS

Electronics and Appliance Retailers (44921), Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (8112), Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54)

SIC

Ophthalmic Goods (3851), Retail-Computer & Computer Software Stores (5734)

akta.pro primary industry

Assistive Technology (AT) & Accessible Learning Tools (EDALAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Computer Access & Alternative Input (Switch, Eye Gaze, Head/Mouse, Keyboards) (EDAKAIAD), AT Device Setup, Integration & Technical Support (MDM, IT, Interoperability) (EDAKAIAK), Accessibility & Assistive Technology IT Support (EDALAMAJ), Assistive Input & Mobility Access (Alternative Keyboards/Mice, Switch Access, Eye Gaze) (EDAFAKAH)

Keywords

• Assistive technology retail
• Screen reader software
• Braille displays
• Video magnifiers
• Accessibility services

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Product Sales (Hardware): Sale of physical accessibility equipment including video magnifiers, Braille displays, BrailleNote devices, adapted computers, ergonomic keyboards, lighting solutions, and daily living aids for visually impaired individuals.
2. Product Sales (Software): Sale of software licenses including screen readers (JAWS), magnification software (ZoomText), accessibility suites (Fusion), OCR/document readers (OpenBook, GuideConnect), and speech synthesis solutions.
3. Professional Services: Computer assistance services, accessibility audits, custom accessibility development, installation services, and personalized training programs for users with visual impairments.
4. Maintenance and Support Contracts: SMA (Software Maintenance Agreement) contracts providing software updates and support for 1-5 year terms on products like SuperNova, GuideConnect, and other software solutions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Accessolutions is a French specialty retailer that sells assistive technology hardware (video magnifiers, Braille displays, OCR reading devices, adapted computers, ergonomic keyboards, lighting) and accessibility software (JAWS, ZoomText, Fusion, SuperNova, GuideConnect, OpenBook) to blind and visually impaired individuals and the professionals/educators who serve them. The company complements its product catalog with professional services including remote technical assistance, custom NVDA/JAWS adaptations for workplace software, accessibility audits, installation, after-sales support, and personalized training. Operations span a direct-to-consumer e-commerce site plus three physical agency showrooms across France.

Product overview

Accessolutions provides a comprehensive portfolio of products and services for visually impaired and blind individuals, spanning hardware devices, software applications, accessories, and professional services. The core product categories include: (1) Screen magnification software including ZoomText (Levels 1 and 2), Fusion (combining ZoomText and JAWS), SuperNova Magnifier Vocal, and GuideConnect; (2) Screen readers including JAWS for Windows; (3) OCR and document reading devices such as OpenBook software, VoxiVision 2, Ruby 10, Easy Reader, and Hark Reader IA with AI capabilities; (4) Braille products including Focus Blue 40, Seika V6, BrailleNote EVOLVE, BrailleSense 6, Brailliant BI series, and Braille printers like Braillo 300 S2; (5) Electronic magnifiers including Exploré 12, CloverBook, MirrorPad, and ZoomCam cameras; (6) Daily living aids and accessories; (7) Professional services including accessibility audits, custom accessibility development (primarily for NVDA and JAWS), computer assistance, after-sales service, installation, and training. The offering is organized as a multi-category retail platform with complementary products that work together - for example, braille displays connect to screen readers, OCR devices integrate with speech synthesis, and adapted computers come pre-configured with multiple accessibility software solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• JAWS for Windows (Screen Reader) Screen reader software for Windows that intercepts on-screen information and transmits it to a Braille display or speech synthesis engine, enabling blind users to operate a computer independently.
• ZoomText Magnifier (Levels 1 and 2) Screen magnification software for Windows PCs that enlarges and highlights on-screen information; Level 2 adds text-to-speech vocalization for full computer access by users with low vision.
• Fusion (ZoomText + JAWS combined) Combined screen magnification and screen reading solution targeted at schools, government agencies, training centers and companies supporting visually impaired individuals on a single Windows platform.
• SuperNova Magnifier & Speech Accessibility software combining up to 64x magnification, visual customization and intelligent speech reading for visually impaired users on Windows computers.
• GuideConnect Windows software for seniors and visually impaired users providing a simplified, large-print, fully vocalized interface with email, document management, web browsing, and AI-based image description.
• OpenBook OCR Software OCR software that scans printed documents, converts them to editable text, and reads them aloud via included speech synthesis or a Braille display for visually impaired users.
• Focus Blue 40 5th Generation Braille Display 40-cell Braille display with Perkins keyboard, Bluetooth connectivity for up to five devices, integrated notepad and USB-C, designed for robustness with aluminum and steel casing.
• eMotion Braille Display and Notepad Multimedia Braille display enabling computer, smartphone or tablet use, Braille note-taking and related functions for blind users.
• Videomatic 20 HD Video Magnifier HD video magnifier with 20-inch LED screen, LVHD technology, magnification up to 42x and an articulated arm, designed for visually impaired and senior users.
• MirrorPad Touch-Screen Magnifier Intelligent touch-screen magnifier with a 17.3-inch display, 4K camera providing magnification up to 85x, and smartphone control for document and object viewing.
• Ruby 10 Electronic Magnifier with OCR 10-inch touch-screen electronic magnifier with three dedicated cameras for document reading, distance viewing and full-page OCR text recognition with speech output.
• Easy Reader Document Reading Device Portable document reading device with integrated scanner that reads printed text aloud using natural voice synthesis, with built-in battery.
• VoxiVision 2 AI Reading Device AI-powered portable reading device combining OCR text recognition, HD electronic magnification, voice control and a stabilized optical system with 10-hour battery life; Silmo d'Or 2022 winner.
• ZoomCam Portable Magnifier Camera Full HD portable camera magnifier connectable to PC or TV, with 2–54x magnification, distance and reading modes, and HDMI/USB connectivity.
• DoubleCheck Talking Calculator Speaking calculator with large, high-contrast keys and voice feedback for basic calculations, percentages, powers, square roots, unit and currency conversions.
• Hable One Braille Keyboard Portable Braille remote control and pocket keyboard for iOS and Android smartphones and tablets, enabling intuitive device control for visually impaired users.
• X'TremLite Advanced LED Lamp LED desk lamp with adjustable brightness and color temperature (2700K–5500K) for visually impaired users, with up to 10 hours battery life.
• Evo S10 Vocalized Reader and Recorder Multi-function vocalized reader and recorder supporting numerous audiobook and text formats, with podcast management capability.
• Adapted Computers Pre-installed and pre-configured computers optimized for immediate use with screen readers such as NVDA, JAWS or ZoomText, running Windows 10.
• Custom Accessibility Development Services Custom software development to make business applications accessible to blind and visually impaired users, primarily through adaptations for the NVDA and JAWS screen readers.
• Remote and On-site Computer Assistance Remote and in-person technical support for computer problems, application guidance and website navigation, delivered using TeamViewer, NVDARemote and JAWS Tandem.
• Accessibility Audits Professional accessibility assessments and evaluations for organizations seeking to improve digital accessibility.
• Installation and Configuration Services Setup and configuration services for adapted computers and accessibility software.
• After-Sales Service Product warranty support and repair services for all accessibility equipment sold.
• Personalized Training Programs Personalized training programs to help visually impaired users and their caregivers maximize their adapted equipment and accessibility tools.

Quantifiable outcome

• Remote support reduces need for physical travel while maintaining effective technical assistance
• +1 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

AI capability8 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• France-OptiqueminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAccessolutions is a supplier member of France-Optique network, connecting them with optical and health professionals who serve visually impaired patients and can provide referrals to Accessolutions products and services.
• OVH Groupe SAcoreTechnology or IntegrationOVH provides web hosting services for accessolutions.fr website and data infrastructure. The company is hosted on OVH servers located in Roubaix, France. All customer data is exclusively hosted and processed in France, ensuring GDPR compliance.
• TeamViewercoreTechnology or IntegrationTeamViewer QuickSupport tool is used by Accessolutions technicians to remotely access, control, and visualize customer computers for troubleshooting and technical assistance.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Dolphin Computer Access: UK manufacturer of SuperNova, GuideConnect and EasyReader — three products that sit at the core of Accessolutions' software catalog. Operates both as supplier and as a broader accessibility software provider, making it a hybrid partner/adjacent competitor.
• HIMS International: Korean manufacturer of Braille displays, notetakers and low-vision devices (Brailliant, BrailleSense). Direct overlap with Accessolutions' Braille category (Focus Blue, eMotion) and similar educational/professional positioning.
• Humanware: Canadian-headquartered manufacturer of assistive technology for the blind and low vision, including BrailleNote devices, video magnifiers and GPS products that Accessolutions directly resells. Overlap is strongest on hardware catalog and on shared customers across French-speaking markets.
• LVI Low Vision International: Swedish manufacturer of video magnifiers, distance cameras and school/low-vision aids. Direct product overlap with Accessolutions' desktop video magnifier line (Videomatic, MirrorPad) and shares an institutional/school customer base.
• Eschenbach Optik: German manufacturer and distributor of optical and electronic low-vision aids (magnifiers, filter glasses, electronic vision systems). Closely comparable product category (low-vision magnifiers) and similar channel-led distribution across DACH and EU markets.
• Freedom Scientific: US manufacturer of the JAWS screen reader and ZoomText/Fusion magnifier software — the core productivity tools Accessolutions licenses to its customers. Both partner and indirect competitor: a direct OEM shift would materially affect Accessolutions' revenue mix.
• Optelec: Netherlands-based low-vision aids manufacturer offering electronic magnifiers, telescopic systems and portable readers. Comparable to Accessolutions on the low-vision magnifier category, often substituting for products such as Ruby 10, MirrorPad and Videomatic.
• Enhanced Vision: US manufacturer of desktop and portable electronic magnifiers (Acrobat, DaVinci, Pebble) and OCR reading devices. Closely comparable to Accessolutions' low-vision magnifier and OCR categories, with shared institutional/school buyers.

Regional players

• Sight and Sound Technology: UK-based specialist retailer and distributor of assistive technology for visually impaired users, combining hardware, software, training and support. The closest pure-play analogue to Accessolutions' multi-channel distribution and professional-services model, though operating primarily in the UK.

Emerging players

• Reinecker Vision: German low-vision aids specialist with a focused catalog of electronic magnifiers and reading systems. Comparable product fit with Accessolutions' magnifier and reading-device range, scaling more like an emerging specialist than a broad incumbent.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/accesso_fr
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCO0xqodFTMehWkey9JxxWRg
• Facebookfacebook.com/accessolutions.france
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/accessolutionssarl

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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