Apae Sorocaba

What Apae Sorocaba does

APAE Sorocaba, legally Associação de Pais e Amigos dos Excepcionais de Sorocaba, is a private non-profit civil association founded on September 19, 1967, in Sorocaba, São Paulo, Brazil. It is affiliated with FEAPAES-SP (Federação das APAEs do Estado de São Paulo) and operates as a multi-service social assistance organization serving children, adolescents, and adults with intellectual and multiple disabilities, autism spectrum disorder (TEA), and Down syndrome. The organization delivers services across three pillars: healthcare (Centro de Reabilitação em Saúde), specialized education (both municipal "Sylvia Isasy Vasquez" school and a state-level program), and social assistance (Serviço de Convivência e Fortalecimento de Vínculos, Residência Inclusiva, and the Supported Employment program). It currently serves approximately 350–650 beneficiaries across two physical units.

The organization's revenue model is diversified across municipal and state government convênios (SECID, Municipal and State Education Secretariats), corporate partnerships through the tiered "Empresa APAExonada" program (Gold/Silver/Bronze), individual donations via PIX and bank deposits, fundraising events (Boi no Rolete, APAE OFEBAS RUN, Pizza do Bem, Feijoada Drive Thru, bazars), and the Nota Fiscal Paulista CPF donation program. It is certified under CEBAS and CMAS, has maintained the Selo Social ESG certification consecutively from 2022 to 2025, and was named the only operator of an Inclusive Residence in Sorocaba in partnership with SECID since October 2024. Notable operational programs include the Autodefensoria self-advocacy initiative (with elected beneficiaries on the institutional board), the "Cuidando do Cuidador" caregiver support group, and the Bosch-funded Supported Employment project that has placed 19 beneficiaries in formal jobs across 10+ retail partners. Technology is not a core component of the offering; the organization operates websites and social media for donor engagement and uses standard administrative tools.

Name

Apae Sorocaba

Legal name

Associação de Pais e Amigos dos Excepcionais de Sorocaba

Website

https://apaesorocaba.org.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

APAE Sorocaba is a non-profit civil association founded in 1967 in Sorocaba, Brazil, providing specialized education, healthcare, and social assistance to people with intellectual and multiple disabilities, including supported employment and the city's only Inclusive Residence.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Social Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Educational Support Services (611710), Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (62321)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Mental Health & Crisis Support Services (BPAGACAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Autism Classroom & School Program Support (Inclusion/Resource) (EDAKAKAC), Parent/Caregiver Training & Family Consultation (ABA) (EDAKAHAG), Assistive Technology (AT) & AAC Services (EDAJAKAF)

Keywords

• Disability social services
• Specialized education services
• Rehabilitation healthcare
• Supported employment programs
• Inclusive residential care

Headquarters

HQ city

Sorocaba, SP

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: PIX transfers, bank deposits (Banco do Brasil and Caixa Econômica Federal), and direct item donations from individuals who support the cause.
2. Corporate Partnerships: The 'Empresa APAExonada' program creates tiered partnerships (Gold, Silver, Bronze) with companies that contribute funds, sponsorships, and resources in exchange for visibility and the APAExonada seal.
3. Government Contracts and Subsidies: Partnerships with Municipal (SECID, Education Secretariat) and State (Education Secretariat) governments through formalized agreements (convenios) that fund specific service delivery in education, healthcare, and social assistance.
4. Fundraising Events: Revenue from events like Boi no Rolete (R$70-70.00 per ticket), Pizza do Bem, Feijoada, bazars, raffles, and the APAE OFEBAS RUN race.
5. CPF Nota Paulista Campaign: Campaign encouraging companies and individuals to designate their Nota Fiscal Paulista CPF to APAE Sorocaba.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

APAE Sorocaba is a non-profit civil association founded in 1967 that provides specialized education, healthcare/rehabilitation, and social assistance to people with intellectual and multiple disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, and Down syndrome in Sorocaba, São Paulo. Its service portfolio includes a municipal specialized education school ("Sylvia Isasy Vasquez"), a state specialized education service, a Health Rehabilitation Center, the SCFV social-conviviality program, an Inclusive Residence, the Mercado de Trabalho supported-employment program, a self-management and self-advocacy program, and a caregiver support group. The organization also maintains facilities such as a swimming pool, sports facilities, and a horse therapy center.

Product overview

APAE Sorocaba is a social assistance, education, and healthcare organization (founded 1967) providing a multi-service portfolio for people with intellectual and multiple disabilities, autism spectrum disorder (TEA), and Down syndrome. Its core offerings span three divisions: (1) Health — the Centro de Reabilitação em Saúde providing habilitation and rehabilitation; (2) Education — two specialized education services (municipal 'Sylvia Isasy Vasquez' and state-level) serving students with intellectual disabilities and TEA; and (3) Social Assistance — including Serviço de Convivência e Fortalecimento de Vínculos (SCFV), Residência Inclusiva (inclusive housing, since 2024), and the Projeto Mercado de Trabalho / Emprego Apoiado supported employment program. Cross-cutting programs include the Autogestão e Autodefensoria self-advocacy initiative and the Grupo Cuidando do Cuidador caregiver support group. Fundraising is driven through events (Boi no Rolete, APAE OFEBAS RUN, Pizza do Bem) and the Empresa APAExonada corporate partnership program. The organization operates across two physical units in Sorocaba, serving approximately 350–650 beneficiaries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Serviço de Educação Municipal "Professora Sylvia Isasy Vasquez" Specialized education service contracted by the municipal education secretariat for people with intellectual and multiple disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, and Down syndrome. Delivered at APAE Sorocaba's facilities for students of school age.
• Serviço de Educação Estadual Specialized education service contracted by the state education secretariat for students with intellectual and multiple disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, and Down syndrome. Operated at APAE Sorocaba's facilities in Sorocaba.
• Centro de Reabilitação em Saúde Rehabilitation healthcare center delivering clinical and therapeutic services to people with intellectual and multiple disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, and Down syndrome. Includes or complements the swimming pool, sports facilities, and horse therapy services.
• Serviço de Convivência e Fortalecimento de Vínculos (SCFV) Social assistance service focused on social convivencia and strengthening of family and community bonds for children, adolescents, adults, and elderly people with intellectual disabilities, in partnership with SECID (Secretariat of Citizenship and Social Inclusion) of Sorocaba.
• Residência Inclusiva Inclusive residential care service for people with intellectual and multiple disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, and Down syndrome who lack family support. Operated in partnership with SECID and is the only Inclusive Residence in Sorocaba.
• Projeto Mercado de Trabalho – Emprego Apoiado Supported employment program that prepares and places people with intellectual and multiple disabilities into the formal labor market through the Emprego Apoiado (supported employment) methodology. Nineteen users have been placed in paid employment through this program.
• Programa de Autogestão e Autodefensoria Program that promotes self-management and self-advocacy skills among users with intellectual disabilities, fostering autonomy, voice, and participation in decisions affecting their own lives.
• Grupo Cuidando do Cuidador Support group for caregivers and families of people with intellectual disabilities, providing psycho-emotional support, guidance, and shared experience.
• Programa Empresa APAExonada Corporate partnership/sponsorship program with tiered levels (Diamond, Gold, Silver, Bronze) through which local companies support APAE Sorocaba financially and through event sponsorship. The program also facilitates the inclusion of users of the supported-employment program into partner companies.

Quantifiable outcome

• 19 people with disabilities currently employed through Supported Employment program
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• FEAPAES-SP (Federação das APAEs do Estado de São Paulo)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState federation that provides institutional guidance, best practices sharing, and political representation for APAE Sorocaba. Assists with advocacy and policy development at state level.
• Secretaria de Cidadania (SECID) - Prefeitura de SorocabacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal Citizenship Secretariat providing partnership for Social Assistance services and the Residência Inclusiva program since October 2024.
• Secretaria de Educação do Estado de São PaulocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState Education Secretariat partnership for Specialized Education Services (Estadual) for people with intellectual disabilities.
• Secretaria de Educação de SorocabacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal Education Secretariat partnership for the 'Sylvia Isasy Vasquez' Special Education School serving children from 6 years old with TEA and other disabilities.
• Supermercado TaustecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMaster sponsor for Pizza do Bem and partner in Supported Employment program. Contributing to fundraising and PCDF hiring.
• Supermercado ConfiançaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for Feijoada Drive Thru (3rd edition) through 'Ação Fraternal' project.
• OfebascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organizer of APAE OFEBAS RUN, the largest annual fundraising event raising over R$100,000. OFEBAS is a non-profit association supporting third sector organizations.
• UNIP Sorocaba (Universidade Paulista)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partnership allowing APAE students to visit Anatomy Laboratory and Biology Museum for immersive learning experiences.
• MK GerenciamentominorOthersGold tier partner in the Empresa APAExonada program, supporting institutional mission.
• Açaí Tropicália MixminorOthersSilver tier partner (Cota Prata) in Empresa APAExonada program. Producer of high-quality acai without preservatives.
• Pintura SolidáriaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing art workshops at Residência Inclusiva, promoting artistic expression and cultural enrichment for residents.
• SESI SorocabaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for events and exhibitions, including hosting the film premiere 'Eu nasci...' at Teatro do SESI.
• Cinemateca BrasileiraminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCultural partnership hosting visits for APAE users to the largest audiovisual historical archive in South America.
• MACS (Museu de Arte Contemporânea de Sorocaba)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCultural partnership providing educational museum visits including the 'Onã' Black Art exhibition.
• Quinzinho de Barros Museum (Zoológico)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for educational outings for Centro de Convivência users, combining recreation with pedagogical activities.
• Associação Transgêneros Sorocaba (ATS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Autodefensoria program, providing documentary screenings on Anti-LGBTfobia and social awareness.
• Grupo Os CompanheirosminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndependent theater group providing film screenings and artistic collaborations for Sarau Lutas de Maio events.
• Emmpório Dona Emma, Buffet DonAna, Acqua BarminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Feijoada event with live music at Clube do Sindicato dos Comerciários.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• APAE Brasil (Federação Nacional das APAEs): National federation overseeing all APAE chapters in Brazil. Sets standards, provides institutional support, and represents the movement politically — analogous to a network head office for peer organizations like APAE Sorocaba.
• AACD (Associação de Assistência à Criança Deficiente): Major Brazilian nonprofit providing rehabilitation services for people with physical and intellectual disabilities. Larger, multi-state organization with overlapping rehabilitation and assistive technology services.
• Associação Brasileira de Autismo (ABRA): National autism advocacy and service organization. Comparable in serving individuals with ASD (TEA) and their families, with a broader geographic mandate but overlapping educational and family-support offerings.

Direct peers

• Instituto Jô Clemente: São Paulo-based nonprofit providing specialized services for people with intellectual disabilities, including health, education, and social inclusion programs. Operates at greater scale and offers overlapping services to a similar beneficiary population.
• APAE São Paulo: The São Paulo city chapter of the APAE movement; offers the same integrated education, health, and social assistance services to people with intellectual disabilities. Direct movement peer serving a different but comparable metropolitan area within the same state federation (FEAPAES-SP).
• APAE Campinas: Regional APAE chapter in Campinas, SP, providing identical specialized education, rehabilitation, and social assistance services. Comparable in scale and service mix to APAE Sorocaba, operating within the same FEAPAES-SP federation.
• Pestalozzi do Brasil: Brazilian federation of Pestalozzi associations providing special education and social assistance to people with intellectual disabilities. Operates a parallel nonprofit model with similar service categories, funding sources, and beneficiary population.

Emerging players

• Instituto Rodrigo Mendes: Brazilian nonprofit focused on inclusive education and intellectual disability advocacy. Comparable in mission and beneficiary focus but more advocacy-oriented with smaller direct service delivery footprint.

Regional players

• APAE de Votorantim: Neighboring APAE chapter in Votorantim (Sorocaba metropolitan region), offering the same service mix to a smaller population. Geographic proximity creates direct competition for municipal funding in the surrounding region.

Others

• Cáritas Brasileira: Large Brazilian Catholic social assistance network providing social services to vulnerable populations including people with disabilities. Operates adjacent social assistance services and shares the funding/donor ecosystem with disability-focused nonprofits like APAE Sorocaba.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/apaesorocaba
• Instagraminstagram.com/apaesorocaba
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/apae-sorocaba

Compliance8 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

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