APAC IAP Asociación Pro Personas con Parálisis Cerebral

What APAC IAP Asociación Pro Personas con Parálisis Cerebral does

APAC IAP Asociación Pro Personas con Parálisis Cerebral is a Mexican private assistance institution (Institución de Asistencia Privada, IAP) founded in 1970 and headquartered at Doctor Arce 104, Colonia Doctores, Mexico City. The organization's mission is to improve the quality of life of people with cerebral palsy and their families through an integrated model that combines specialized rehabilitation, medical care, education, family support, and social inclusion programming. In 2025, APAC served approximately 500 direct beneficiaries and 2,000 indirect beneficiaries (family members and caregivers), with roughly 200 external users accessing specific services; over its history it has served more than 26,500 persons with disabilities, graduated 7,000, and supported 600 into employment or self-employment. The organization reports a workforce of approximately 175 employees (150 professionals plus administrative staff), supported by a volunteer network of more than 2,100, and offers over 115 specialized services across two main axes — Rehabilitation and Health Services, and Comprehensive Education (Atención Temprana through adulthood).

The operational backbone of APAC is its multidisciplinary care model, in which an interdisciplinary team places the beneficiary and family at the center and designs personalized plans spanning physical therapy, occupational therapy, hydrotherapy, speech and language therapy, medical specialty consultations, nutrition, odontology, adapted sports, STEAM and science education, vocational training, and family counseling. The Centro de Vanguardia e Innovación Neuro-Robótica houses advanced rehabilitation technology including the ATLAS 2030 exoskeleton, Andago and Amadeo systems, seven gait-assistant robots, and a BTS gait laboratory, supported by ongoing research collaborations with ENES-UNAM Juriquilla, Hospital General de México, Hospital Infantil de México, the Instituto Nacional de Neurología y Neurocirugía, and the Instituto Nacional de Perinatología. APAC also runs an early-intervention program for children aged 0–6 with risk factors, adapted sports and cultural programs (including KIDS Mexico City, an iCAN chapter), courses and diploma programs for professionals, and the Panadería APAC social-enterprise bakery that provides vocational training and employment for beneficiaries.

APAC's revenue model is a hybrid nonprofit structure. It charges subsidized recovery fees (cuotas de recuperación) of approximately MX$900 per family per month against a full economic cost of approximately MX$8,500 per beneficiary per month, with free initial assessments for infants aged 0–4 and a MX$500 fee for older applicants. The gap is funded primarily through tax-deductible donations from a broad coalition of corporate donors (FEMSA, Santander, Amazon, Fundación Coppel, Fundación AXA México, Telcel, Nacional Monte de Piedad, Henkel, Boehringer Ingelheim, Starbucks Foundation, LDS Charities, and others), complemented by individual donations and revenue from the Panadería APAC social enterprise. The organization markets through its website (apac.mx), social channels, donor alliances, forums (including the II Ibero-American Forum of Neuro-Robotic Rehabilitation with Marsi Bionics), and mass-media partnerships (JCDecaux México, ADN40, Capitanes de Ciudad de México). According to a Filantropía diagnostic, APAC demonstrates a social return on investment of MX$4.30 per peso invested and has received recognitions including the Premio Eugenio Garza Sada (2024), Distintivo OSC Analizada Confío (2024, 2021, 2018), Great Place to Work (2021), and Premio Nacional de Calidad (2018).

Name

APAC IAP Asociación Pro Personas con Parálisis Cerebral

Legal name

APAC, I.A.P. Asociación Pro Personas con Parálisis Cerebral

Website

https://apac.mx

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

APAC IAP is a Mexico City-based nonprofit founded in 1970 that provides over 115 specialized rehabilitation, medical, educational, and social-inclusion services to approximately 500 persons with cerebral palsy and their families annually, leveraging a Neuro-Robotics Center of Excellence and supported by a network of 2,100+ volunteers and major corporate donors.

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Product category

Disability Rehabilitation and Healthcare Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (62134), Educational Support Services (61171), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Assistive Technology (AT) & AAC Services (EDAJAKAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

OT Evaluations, Assessments & IEP/504 Planning Support (EDAKAFAM), Assistive Technology (AT) Access & AAC Access Support (OT-Led) (EDAKAFAG), Parent & Caregiver Training for LD/Dyslexia Support (EDAKAJAJ)

Keywords

• Cerebral palsy rehabilitation
• Specialized disability care
• Neurodevelopmental therapy services
• Inclusive education programs
• Disability social services

Headquarters

HQ city

Mexico City

HQ country

Mexico

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Service Fees and Recovery Charges: APAC provides services to beneficiaries with recovery fees (cuotas de recuperación). Services are provided at accessible rates, with free initial assessments for babies 0-4 years old and a $500 peso charge for those over 4 years. The actual cost per beneficiary is $8,500 pesos monthly while families pay approximately $900 pesos, demonstrating significant subsidization.
2. Donations and Charitable Contributions: As an IAP (Institución de Asistencia Privada), APAC receives tax-deductible donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations. The organization maintains transparency with publicly available financial statements and annual reports, and has been legally established in Mexico for over 50 years with authorization to receive deductible donations.
3. Bakery Social Enterprise: APAC operates a bakery social enterprise (Panadería APAC) that provides vocational training and employment opportunities for beneficiaries while generating revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

APAC provides over 115 specialized multidisciplinary services for people with cerebral palsy and their families, organized around Rehabilitation and Health Services and Comprehensive Education axes. Core offerings include physical, occupational, hydrotherapy, speech and language therapy, medical specialty consultations, early intervention for children 0-6 years, inclusive education from early childhood through university, vocational training through the Panadería APAC social enterprise bakery, and advanced neuro-robotics rehabilitation using the ATLAS 2030 exoskeleton and other robotic devices. Courses and diploma programs train external professionals in cerebral palsy care.

Product overview

APAC is a non-profit healthcare and rehabilitation institution offering a comprehensive model of care for people with cerebral palsy and their families. The organization provides over 115 specialized services organized around two main intervention axes: Rehabilitation and Health Services, and Comprehensive Education. Key offerings include the Centro de Vanguardia e Innovación Neuro-Robótica (a neuro-robotics rehabilitation center), Atención Temprana (early intervention for children 0-6 years), Educación Integral (inclusive education from early childhood through adulthood), and the Panadería APAC social enterprise. The institution also offers STEAM programs, Science Clubs, courses and diplomas for professional development. All services are delivered through an interdisciplinary team approach, integrating science, technology, arts, and sports as pillars of holistic development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Rehabilitación y Servicios de Salud (Rehabilitation and Health Services) Specialized, comprehensive, and multidisciplinary rehabilitation and health services for babies, children, youth and adults with cerebral palsy and other neurodevelopmental disorders. Delivered by a professional team using cutting-edge technology and evidence-based practices across physical therapy, occupational therapy, hydrotherapy, speech and language therapy, medical specialty consultations, and oral health.
• Educación Integral (Comprehensive Education) An educational model that promotes the development of each beneficiary through continuous training responding to their needs, interests and learning rhythms. Sustained by humanistic, educational, scientific, technological, sports and artistic pillars, accompanying beneficiaries from early childhood through university and work life.
• Atención Temprana (Early Attention) Early intervention program for children from 0 to 6 years presenting risk factors or warning signs. Provides timely therapies and family accompaniment to promote child development during the critical early childhood window.
• Valoración (Assessment) Initial assessment to determine eligibility for APAC services. Free for babies 0 to 4 years old, and priced at $500 MXN for applicants over that age range. Available at Doctor Arce 104, Colonia Doctores, Mexico City, with online appointment scheduling.
• Centro de Vanguardia e Innovación Neuro-Robótica (Neuro-Robotics Center of Excellence) A specialized rehabilitation center featuring neuro-robotics technology, including devices for upper extremities, gait assistant robots, and a gait analysis laboratory. Established as a continental benchmark in robotic rehabilitation, utilizing ATLAS 2030 exoskeleton, Andago, Amadeo systems, and BTS laboratory analysis methodologies for pediatric and adult cerebral palsy rehabilitation.
• Panadería APAC (APAC Bakery Social Enterprise)

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% of beneficiaries participated in STEAM and cultural/artistic activities
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Marsi BionicscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 October 2025Collaboration on neuro-robotics rehabilitation through the II Ibero-American Forum of Neuro-Robotic Rehabilitation and Early Care, held in Madrid (October 7, 2025) and Mexico City (November 11, 2025). Marsi Bionics demonstrated the Explorer device, a new technology for improving infant mobility.
• Capitanes de Ciudad de MéxicominorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 March 2025Sports initiative collaboration that included a jersey and cause-related products illustrated by an APAC beneficiary, promoting disability awareness through sports.
• JICA (Japan International Cooperation Agency)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2025Collaboration on the forum 'Sumando por la inclusión' (Adding for Inclusion) oriented to strengthening rights and participation of persons with disabilities. JICA provided international cooperation support and expertise.
• JCDecaux MéxicominorGTM or Marketing PartnerDisability awareness campaign using billboards and urban furniture throughout the city, increasing public awareness about disability issues.
• ADN40minorGTM or Marketing PartnerTelevision broadcast feature from APAC facilities, raising awareness about the organization's work and mission.
• ENES-UNAM JuriquillacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch collaboration on impact of gait training in infants with cerebral palsy using ATLAS 2030 exoskeleton technology. Joint research with Dr. Rocío Huerta and team.
• Hospital General de MéxicocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch collaboration on analysis of movement, functionality, and quality of life following use of ATLAS 2030 exoskeleton in pediatric population with cerebral palsy. Joint research with Hospital Infantil de México.
• ASPACEcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipation in ASPACE Movement 2022 in Badajoz, Spain, strengthening international network for cerebral palsy organizations.
• Universidad de LondresminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner providing educational support and collaboration.
• UVM UniversidadminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner providing educational support and collaboration.
• ULA (Universidad Latinoamericana)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner providing educational support and collaboration.
• Instituto Nacional de Neurología y NeurocirugíacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare research partner for neurological studies and treatments.
• Instituto Nacional de PerinatologíacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare research partner for perinatal studies and early intervention.
• International Children Advisory Network (iCAN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKIDS Mexico City is the local chapter of iCAN, enabling youth participation in global advocacy and research initiatives. APAC beneficiaries participated in iCAN Global Summit in Montreal, Canada.
• Programa Adopte un TalentominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner supporting talent development programs.

Scale indicators18 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Easterseals: Large US non-profit network providing disability and rehabilitation services across the lifespan. Comparable in integrated service delivery and donor-supported model, but with a broader disability mandate beyond cerebral palsy.
• Shriners Children's: US-based pediatric specialty hospital network serving children with orthopedic conditions, neuromuscular disorders, and rehabilitation needs, including cerebral palsy. Overlaps in advanced rehabilitation and assistive technology but operates as a larger clinical enterprise.
• March of Dimes: US non-profit focused on maternal and infant health, including prevention of disabilities and support for affected families. Adjacent in population served and donor-supported health model, with broader mission scope.

Direct peers

• ASPACE Confederación: Spanish confederation of cerebral palsy associations providing comprehensive rehabilitation, education, and social services. APAC is already an international partner, and the model and population served are highly analogous.
• Cerebral Palsy Alliance: Australia-based global non-profit providing therapy, research, advocacy, and lifespan services for people with cerebral palsy. Highly comparable to APAC in mission, integrated care model, and emphasis on research and assistive technology.
• CP Unlimited: US non-profit (formerly UCP of NYC) providing lifespan services for people with cerebral palsy and other disabilities, including education, employment, and residential programs. Highly comparable in integrated service architecture.
• United Cerebral Palsy (UCP): US national federation of affiliates delivering services and advocacy for people with cerebral palsy and other disabilities. Comparable in scope, multi-service delivery, and donor-supported non-profit model.
• AbilityFirst: California-based non-profit offering programs for people with disabilities including camps, education, employment, and therapy services. Comparable as a multi-service disability non-profit with a strong volunteer model.

Emerging players

• Conductive Education Center of Orlando: Specialty non-profit delivering conductive education and therapy services specifically for people with cerebral palsy and motor disabilities. Comparable focus and population, though smaller in scale.

Regional players

• Centro de Rehabilitación Infantil Teletón (CRIT): Mexican network of pediatric rehabilitation centers offering multidisciplinary therapy to children with disabilities including cerebral palsy. Closest domestic comparable in scale, scope, and donor-funded operating model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/apacdf
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCwKmw49t3r08SWdt4PWKAKQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/APAC.IAP
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/apac-iap-asocaci%C3%B3n-pro-personas-con-par%C3%A1lisis-cerebral
• Instagraminstagram.com/apaciap

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Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

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