What EnableMe Foundation does

EnableMe Foundation is a Swiss charitable foundation established in 2004 (originally as MyHandicap Foundation) and headquartered in St. Gallen. It operates a digital platform that supports people with disabilities and chronic conditions through five country-specific portals (Switzerland, Germany, Kenya, Ukraine, Morocco) delivered in eight languages and reaching users in 181 countries. The foundation reports helping approximately 250,000 people per month, with a 7M-user reach in 2025 and an active community of more than 15,800 members.

The platform's product surface comprises SafeSpace, SmartHelper, EnableMe Connect (a partnership/subscription offering for corporate clients), EnableMe Insights (a research and advisory product), and EnableMe 100 (a curated list of disability role models), backed by a content library of over 4,200 pieces built up over nineteen years of operation. Operations rely on a lean paid team supplemented by more than 100 unpaid volunteers, with delivery spanning peer-support content, surveys and corporate advisory services.

Revenue is generated through a hybrid non-profit model: individual and institutional donations, paid corporate training and accessibility consulting, and partnership/subscription contracts with enterprise clients including AXA Switzerland, Schindler, Ricola, Google Zurich, the University of St. Gallen, IV Zürich and EBGB. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and audited financials are not in the source set, so revenue is treated as undisclosed. The foundation is led by CEO Dr. Michael Lorz and is associated with the Valuable 500 coalition and the Zero Project network.

Name

EnableMe Foundation

Legal name

EnableMe Foundation

Website

https://enableme.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

EnableMe Foundation is a Swiss charitable foundation that runs a multilingual digital platform (five country portals, eight languages) supporting people with disabilities and chronic conditions through content, community tools and corporate accessibility services across Europe, Africa and the Middle East.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Impact and Disability Inclusion Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (6243)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Accessibility, Accommodations & Assistive Services (EDALAFAN), Assistive Technology (AT) & Accessible Learning Tools (EDALAGAB)

Keywords

• Disability inclusion platform
• Peer support communities
• Corporate inclusion training
• Accessible digital content
• Nonprofit foundation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Gallen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: EnableMe operates as a foundation relying on donations from individuals and organizations. The foundation provides IBAN CH91 0023 0230 7305 9201 C for donations.
2. Corporate Training and Inclusion Services: Professional inclusion sessions, workshops, and consultancy delivered to corporations including AXA Switzerland, Ricola, Schindler, and others. Customized programs for disability inclusion in organizations.
3. Partnership Programs: EnableMe 100 corporate membership program where organizations like Helvetia, Canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden pay for inclusion partnership and access to resources.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

EnableMe Foundation operates a global digital platform for people with disabilities and chronic conditions, providing accessible informational content, moderated peer-support communities, expert advice, and targeted digital services (job portals, apprenticeship portals, SafeSpace disclosure tool, EnableMe Connect networking, and EnableMe Insights research). It also delivers corporate inclusion training, workshops, and consultancy to organizations seeking to build disability-inclusive workplaces.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SafeSpace: A digital tool to support in the decision-process of disclosing a non-visible disability or not
• EnableMe Connect
• EnableMe Insights
• SmartHelper

Products and services

• SafeSpace Digital tool supporting individuals through the decision of whether to disclose a non-visible disability in workplace or social settings, used by individuals and deployed at employer sites such as the University of St. Gallen.
• SmartHelper Interactive information module on the EnableMe Switzerland homepage that gives users quick, easy access to practical guidance and support resources.
• EnableMe Connect Platform for inclusive networking and career exploration connecting young people with disabilities to training companies and employers such as Google Zurich.
• EnableMe Insights Data-driven insights platform connecting people with disabilities and chronic illnesses with relevant organisations for participatory research on barriers and needs in the digital sphere.
• EnableMe 100 Partnership Program Corporate membership/partnership program that gives organizations access to EnableMe resources, expertise, and ongoing inclusion support to advance disability inclusion in their workforce.
• EnableMe Community Forum Online peer-support community forum with topic categories, expert Q&A sections, and moderated member discussions in multiple languages across EnableMe's country platforms.
• EnableMe Switzerland (MyHandicap) Country-specific portal offering information content, community forum, peer exchange program, and an apprenticeship and job portal in German and French for people with disabilities in Switzerland.
• EnableMe Germany German-language country portal offering information content, community forum, peer exchange program, hub of partner information and links, and a job portal for people with disabilities in Germany.
• EnableMe Kenya English-language country portal offering content, partner information and links, and an online directory of disability organisations for people with disabilities in Kenya.
• EnableMe Ukraine Country portal offering self-help content, community forum, and an online directory for disability organisations in Ukrainian and Russian for people with disabilities in Ukraine.
• EnableMe Morocco Arabic-language country portal launched in partnership with Colombe Blanche, providing a one-stop unified platform with self-help content and an active community forum for people with disabilities in Morocco.
• EnableMe Corporate Inclusion Services Professional inclusion sessions, workshops, awareness campaigns, and consultancy delivered to corporations to build disability-inclusive workplaces, with customized programs for clients such as AXA Switzerland, Ricola, and Schindler.

Quantifiable outcome

• 250,000 people measurably helped monthly, with 75% finding content helpful (survey of 8,744)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability1 record

Feature5 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core, secondary and minor.

• IV ZürichcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Strategic partnership with IV Zürich for the development of a digitization and automation service. The service will ultimately benefit the EnableMe community by enabling quicker access to assistive technology.
• Eye-AblecoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2025Eye-Able is assistive software that makes websites accessible by enabling individual adjustments such as font size or contrast. It is integrated into all EnableMe homepages to ensure accessibility compliance.
• SBB (Swiss Federal Railways) - Hidden Disability SunflowercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025EnableMe is a partner in SBB's Hidden Disability Sunflower project, through which the Sunflower lanyard is distributed in several cities in Switzerland to promote understanding of non-visible disabilities.
• European Business Association (Ukraine)secondaryGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025EnableMe Ukraine is collaborating with the European Business Association, which has included a series of webinars on the topic of inclusion in workspace.
• St. Gallen City RunsecondaryGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Charity partnership with St. Gallen City Run and Ascension Run 2026. Runners collect donations for EnableMe to support people with disabilities.
• StraLuganosecondaryGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Official charity partner for the biggest running event in Italian-speaking Switzerland, strengthening visibility and long-term impact.
• Aletsch HalbmarathonsecondaryGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Official charity partner of the iconic Aletsch Halbmarathon, promoting inclusivity, health, and empowerment in alpine setting.
• Front Runners ZurichminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Front Runners Zurich encourages members to turn participation in running events into fundraisers for EnableMe, promoting inclusivity.
• BGW ForumsecondaryGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025EnableMe Insights gave presentation on effectiveness of participatory methods at BGW Forum 2025 in Hamburg, introducing SafeSpace tool.
• Colombe BlanchecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Partnership for EnableMe Morocco launch in 2024, establishing the digital platform for people with disabilities in Morocco with Colombe Blanche as local partner.
• EBGB (St. Gallen)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Partnership focusing on identifying the needs and challenges faced by people with disabilities and chronic illnesses in the digital space. Publication of large-scale insights report.
• AXA SwitzerlandcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Collaboration with AXA Switzerland to develop an awareness campaign and create a comprehensive disability action plan for the insurance company.
• Valuable 500coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024EnableMe has joined the Valuable 500, a global network advancing disability inclusion in business. Accession to directory and participation in Sync25 conference.
• Agency of Local Initiatives (Ukraine)secondaryGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Enable Ukraine providing informational support as part of new educational program being launched by the Agency of Local Initiatives.
• YoutsysecondaryGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024New partnership developed for job portal connecting youth and disability job seekers with employment opportunities.
• Zero ProjectcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024EnableMe showcased innovation and dedication across three panels at Zero Project, demonstrating commitment to disability inclusion globally.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Disability:IN: Global non-profit driving disability inclusion in business through corporate programs (Disability Equality Index), talent services, and a member network of 400+ enterprises. Closely mirrors EnableMe's dual B2B/B2C model of serving both corporations and the disability community, though larger and US-centric.
• Understood.org: US-based digital platform providing resources, community, and expert guidance primarily for people with learning differences and disabilities. Comparable to EnableMe as a content + community platform for people with disabilities, but focused on US audiences and learning disabilities.
• Incluzion: Disability inclusion consultancy providing training, workshops, and corporate programs to help employers hire and support people with disabilities. Directly competes with EnableMe's corporate inclusion/workshop business serving clients like AXA and Schindler.
• myAbilities: Job-matching and skills platform focused on connecting people with disabilities to employment opportunities. Overlaps with EnableMe's EnableMe Connect and apprenticeship/job portal offerings, addressing the same employability pain point for people with disabilities.

Broad incumbents

• CBM (Christian Blind Mission): Large international disability-focused development NGO working on inclusion, rehabilitation, and assistive services across the Global South. A bigger, established incumbent operating in some of the same emerging markets (Kenya, etc.) as EnableMe's newer portals.
• Benetech: US-based non-profit technology organization that builds software for social good, including accessibility (Bookshare) and disability inclusion tools. A broader tech-for-good incumbent with overlapping accessibility product ambitions and a non-profit model similar to EnableMe.

Others

• SpecialEffect: UK charity helping people with physical disabilities play video games through assistive technology. A thematically adjacent disability-focused non-profit using technology for inclusion, but specialized in gaming accessibility rather than information/community.
• Valuable 500: Global business disability inclusion network whose directory includes EnableMe. An adjacent ecosystem player (and current EnableMe partner) that aggregates corporate demand for disability inclusion and convenes the market EnableMe serves with its corporate services.
• G3ict (Global Initiative for Inclusive ICTs): UN-affiliated initiative advocating for digital accessibility and ICT inclusion for persons with disabilities. Adjacent to EnableMe's accessibility compliance work (Eye-Able integration) and inclusion ecosystem advocacy, but operates as a policy/advocacy body rather than a service provider.
• Inclusion International: Global federation advocating for the rights of people with intellectual disabilities and their families. A peer organization within the disability ecosystem; while more advocacy-focused, it overlaps in mission and global geographic reach with EnableMe's inclusive platform.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/EnableMeSchweiz

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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