Dito vzw

What Dito vzw does

Dito vzw is a Belgian non-profit association (vereniging zonder winstoogmerk) founded in 1976 that serves people with disabilities or chronic illnesses and their networks across the Flemish region of Belgium. Formerly known as VFG (Vlaamse Federatie Gehandicapten), the organization operates through three programmatic pillars — "Versterkt" (strengthening), "Verandert" (changing), and "Verbindt" (connecting) — delivering information and guidance services (Wegwijzer), a volunteer service with a digital customer portal (Klantenportaal), health-education programs, leisure activities, and policy advocacy. It employs an estimated 11–50 people and is headquartered in Brussels (Sint-Jansstraat 32-38), with regional offices in Hasselt (Limburg), Antwerp, Zwijnaarde/Gent (East Flanders), and Kortrijk (West Flanders).

The product portfolio centers on member services and educational tools rather than proprietary technology. Core offerings include the Wegwijzer information point, volunteer matching, and a catalog of health-education games and materials such as Filoe (a group conversation game spanning seven themes including a 2026 sexuality & intimacy package), the Veilig in de zon (Safe in the Sun) skin-cancer prevention kit, Kieskeurig (dental care), Water is voor de vissen (hydration), Maak het goed met je rug (back health), the Mantelzorgquiz, and the Handige babbelgids doctor-visit visual aid. Leisure programming includes Micromix music events, the Doe-je-ding Festival, day trips, multi-day stays, and volunteer-led local groups. The organization also runs advocacy and awareness projects such as the In Dialoog digital talk show and a BUSO special-education schools program. Technology use is limited to standard digital tools — a volunteer customer portal, online registration, and video conferencing — with no proprietary software, API, or mobile app.

Dito's business model is member- and subsidy-funded. Revenue streams include annual membership fees (which unlock discounted activity pricing, free advice, and insurance), per-activity fees for events and trips (e.g., €30–€50 member pricing on day trips, €387 member price for a midweek stay), government subsidies from the Flemish authorities (Vlaanderen), and donations. Go-to-market is community-led and event-driven, reaching members through regional offices, local groups, the website, Facebook, newsletters, and in-person consultation days (zitdagen) hosted in partner Solidaris offices. Partnerships with Solidaris, P&V, VAB, Aditi vzw, Denk-Kracht, Stichting tegen Kanker, and Spot the Dot support member discounts, project financing, and co-developed educational content.

Name

Dito vzw

Legal name

Dito vzw

Website

https://ditovzw.be

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Dito vzw is a Belgian non-profit, founded in 1976, serving people with disabilities and chronic illnesses across Flanders through information services, health-education tools, volunteer matching, leisure activities, and policy advocacy, funded by membership fees, government subsidies, and donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Brussel

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Dito generates revenue through membership fees. Members pay an annual fee and receive benefits including access to activities, free advice and information, and discount rates.
2. Government Subsidies: As a non-profit organization serving people with disabilities, Dito receives government funding from Flemish authorities (Vlaanderen) and operates with institutional support.
3. Activity Fees: Fees for specific activities and events such as day trips, multi-day stays, and festivals. Members receive discounted rates compared to non-members.
4. Donations: Dito accepts donations through dedicated bank accounts for giften (gifts).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Dito vzw is a Belgian non-profit association that supports people with disabilities or chronic illnesses and their networks through three service pillars: information and guidance (Wegwijzer), volunteer matching (Vrijwilligersservice with a digital customer portal), health education programs (Gezondheidsvormingen), and a broad program of accessible leisure activities, festivals, and local groups. The organization complements direct services with policy advocacy, awareness campaigns, and digital content (In Dialoog).

Product overview

Dito vzw is a Belgian non-profit association for and by people with disabilities or chronic illness and their network. The organization operates through three pillars: 'Versterkt' (Strengthening), 'Verandert' (Changing), and 'Verbindt' (Connecting). The core services include Wegwijzer (information and guidance service), Vrijwilligersservice (volunteer service with digital customer portal), and Gezondheidsvormingen (health education programs). The product portfolio includes educational games and training tools such as Filoe (conversation games on 7 themes including sexuality), the Safe in the Sun package, Kieskeurig (dental care board game), Een valies vol lucht (air quality game), Water is voor de vissen (hydration game), Maak het goed met je rug (back health training), Mantelzorgquiz (caregiving quiz), and the Handige babbelgids (doctor visit visual aid). Leisure activities include Micromix events, Doe-je-ding Festival, local groups, and customized leisure programs. The In Dialoog digital talk show project covers disability-related topics. The organization also provides awareness packages and a BUSO schools program for youth transitioning to adulthood.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Wegwijzer (Dito Wegwijzer) Free information and guidance service acting as the primary contact point for all questions related to disability. Provides advice, information sessions, exercise sessions, and consultation with professionals to help individuals navigate disability-related services and rights.
• Vrijwilligersservice (Volunteer Service) Service that helps individuals with disabilities engage volunteers to assist with daily activities. Supports volunteers with registration, expense reimbursement, and administration via the digital Klantenportaal.
• Gezondheidsvormingen (Health Trainings) Educational health programs and training materials for people with disabilities covering topics such as sun safety, dental care, healthy breathing, hydration, back health, mental health, and caregiving.
• Filoe Playful and accessible group game with experiential, thinking, and doing assignments for groups to exchange thoughts and feelings on themes including friendship, identity, happiness, grief, justice, autonomy, and sexuality & intimacy.
• Veilig in de zon pakket (Safe in the Sun package) Free educational package for skin cancer prevention, featuring an arm sleeve with skin spots for teaching the ABCDE rule, visual instructions, and a QR-code linking to an interactive game. Made available to organizations and facilities.
• Handige babbelgids naar de dokter Visual communication aid facilitating communication before, during, and after doctor visits for people with intellectual disabilities. Available in both paper and digital formats.
• Vrijetijdsactiviteiten (Leisure Activities) Wide range of accessible leisure activities including day trips, festivals, parties (Halloween, Christmas, Summer), multi-day trips, and local group activities across multiple provinces including Antwerp, Limburg, East-Vlaanderen, and West-Vlaanderen.
• Micromix & Micromix Late Night Music events featuring a mix of pop, schlager, and nostalgic sing-along songs. Micromix Late Night is an evening event held at venues such as Limburghal Genk with performances by various artists.
• Doe-je-ding Festival Annual festival organized by Dito focused on accessible leisure activities and community building for people with disabilities.
• Vrijetijdsinvulling op maat Customized leisure activities tailored to the individual needs and preferences of people with support requirements, enabling participation in inclusive settings or regular associations.
• Lokale groepen (Local Groups) Local volunteer-led groups that organize regular meetings and activities in various regions, creating social connections and community for people with disabilities.
• In Dialoog Digital talk show project featuring roundtable conversations between people with disabilities and professionals on topics such as financial vulnerability, migration, and community living. Episodes are filmed and published online via YouTube and Facebook.
• Aanbod Buso-scholen Free digital package for special education schools (BUSO) to help minors with disabilities transitioning to adulthood. Includes info sessions, informational videos about personal budgets, direct accessible assistance, and consultation moments.

Quantifiable outcome

• Comprehensive information services provided free of charge through Wegwijzer guidance points
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

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App detail

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SolidariscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSolidaris is a partner organization that provides discounts on day trips and activities organized by Dito. Solidaris offers members a €12 discount on selected day trips and provides reimbursement of €25 per night for multi-day Dito activities. Solidaris offices also host Dito consultation locations (zitdagen) in various cities.
• VABminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDito offers VAB breakdown assistance services at discounted rates exclusively to Dito members with paid membership. VAB provides 24/7 roadside assistance services including vehicle towing and replacement vehicle options.
• Aditi vzwminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAditi vzw co-developed the new 'Seksualiteit & intimiteit' theme package for Filoe, a card-based reflection game for people with disabilities. Aditi specializes in sexuality and intimacy care tailored to individuals.
• Denk-KrachtminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDenk-Kracht co-developed the new 'Seksualiteit & intimiteit' theme package for Filoe. Denk-Kracht focuses on practical philosophy approaches to learning and development.
• Stichting tegen KankerminorGTM or Marketing PartnerStichting tegen Kanker (Foundation against Cancer) supports Dito's 'Veilig in de zon' (Safe in the Sun) skin cancer prevention project, providing educational materials and awareness resources.
• Spot the DotminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSpot the Dot, a non-profit organization founded by a former melanoma patient, provides support for Dito's skin cancer awareness project. They developed an educational game around the ABCDE rule for skin cancer detection.
• Solidaris NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSolidaris offices throughout Belgium serve as physical locations for Dito services, including regional offices and consultation days (zitdagen) in cities like Antwerp, Mechelen, Turnhout, Hoeselt, Maaseik, Sint-Truiden, Aalst, Dendermonde, Gent-Zwijnaarde, Brugge, Kortrijk, Menen, and others.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• European Disability Forum (EDF): EU-level umbrella organization representing persons with disabilities and their member associations. Mirrors Dito's policy-advocacy pillar at a pan-European scale, engaging with legislators on disability and accessibility reforms.
• Humanity & Inclusion (formerly Handicap International): Large international NGO operating in disability rights, inclusion, and rehabilitation across many countries. While broader in geographic and service scope, it shares Dito's positioning of disability advocacy combined with direct beneficiary support and policy influence.
• CBM (Christoffel-Blindenmission Christian Blind Mission): International development organization dedicated to disability inclusion, healthcare, and advocacy. Comparable nonprofit funding model (institutional donors and individual supporters) and overlapping mission around empowerment of people with disabilities.
• CAW (Centrum Algemeen Welzijnswerk): Flemish network of social welfare centers providing accessible information, counseling, and support across many vulnerable groups including persons with disabilities. Comparable in offering free, regionalized social guidance adjacent to Dito's Wegwijzer service.

Direct peers

• KVG vzw (Katholieke Vereniging Gehandicapten): Flemish Catholic membership association for people with disabilities, providing information, leisure activities, advocacy, and local-group services in the same region as Dito. Operates an analogous three-pillar service model for a closely overlapping beneficiary population.
• Enter vzw: Flemish umbrella organization focused on inclusive leisure for people with disabilities and chronic illness, organizing activities, training, and advocacy. Directly overlaps with Dito's Verbindt pillar and target member population.
• Onafhankelijk Leven vzw: Belgian/Flemish center for independent living that supports persons with disabilities with information, advocacy, and personal-assistance services. Comparable mission focus on empowerment and rights navigation akin to Dito's Wegwijzer and belangenbehartiging.
• Brailleliga: Belgian/Flemish association serving people with visual impairments, providing accessible information, advocacy, and member services. Same advocacy-plus-direct-service model targeting a specific disability cohort, comparable funding mix of subsidies and donations.

Emerging players

• Scope UK: UK disability charity operating with a membership and information-services model, providing guidance, community, and advocacy. Comparable in service architecture to Dito (free information, member benefits, policy work), albeit at a national UK scale.

Regional players

• Special Olympics Belgium: Belgian branch of the Special Olympics movement organizing sport and inclusive recreational activities for people with intellectual disabilities. Overlaps with Dito's leisure and inclusion activities targeted at the same population segment in Belgium.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Ditovzw
• Xx.com/ditovzw
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ditovzw

Revenue estimate

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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