Apae -Associação De Pais E Amigos Dos Excepcionais

What Apae -Associação De Pais E Amigos Dos Excepcionais does

APAE Sorocaba (Associação de Pais e Amigos dos Excepcionais) is a Brazilian nonprofit civil association founded on September 19, 1967, and headquartered in Sorocaba, São Paulo. Affiliated with FEAPAES-SP (Federação das APAEs do Estado de São Paulo), the organization delivers integrated services to approximately 350-650 children, adolescents, and adults with intellectual and multiple disabilities, including autism spectrum disorder (TEA) and Down syndrome. It operates across four service areas: specialized education (municipal convênio for ages 6+ and state convênio for ages 12+), health and rehabilitation through its Centro Especializado em Reabilitação (CER), social assistance including the Centro de Convivência, and the Residência Inclusiva (launched October 2024) for 24-hour specialized housing. The organization is governed by a board led by President Fábio Umezu, with 251-500 employees and operates two physical units in Sorocaba.

APAE Sorocaba generates revenue through a diversified nonprofit funding model. Core operational funding comes from formal convênios (government contracts) with three public entities: the Secretaria de Educação do Estado de São Paulo, the Secretaria de Educação de Sorocaba, and the Secretaria de Cidadania (SECID). Supplementary revenue streams include individual and corporate donations (PIX, bank transfer, in-kind), the tiered Empresa APAExonada corporate partnership program (30+ partners with Master Sponsor Supermercado Tauste), targeted project funding (notably the Emprego Apoiado supported employment project funded by Instituto Robert Bosch since January 2023), tax credit redirection through Nota Fiscal Paulista (CPF do Bem program), and a recurring calendar of fundraising events including the Boi no Rolete (~1,000 attendees), Pizza do Bem, Feijoada Drive Thru, and the APAE OFEBAS RUN (4th edition, raised over R$100,000 in 2024). All services to beneficiaries are provided free of charge.

The organization holds CMAS, CEBAS, and APAE Excelência certifications, has received the Selo Social annually from 2022 through 2025, and complies with Brazil's LGPD data protection law. It operates with limited proprietary technology, delivering services through specialized pedagogical methods, multidisciplinary therapeutic teams, and social work approaches rather than digital platforms. Distribution is exclusively through its two Sorocaba physical units, community events, and digital channels including Instagram (10,000+ followers) and Facebook.

Name

Apae -Associação De Pais E Amigos Dos Excepcionais

Legal name

Associação de Pais e Amigos dos Excepcionais

Website

https://apaesorocaba.org.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

APAE Sorocaba is a Brazilian nonprofit civil association founded in 1967 that provides free integrated education, health, social assistance, and housing services to approximately 350-650 people with intellectual and multiple disabilities in Sorocaba, São Paulo, funded by government contracts, corporate partnerships, donations, and fundraising events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Social Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Individual and Family Services (6241), Educational Support Services (611710), Social Assistance (624)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Autism Classroom & School Program Support (Inclusion/Resource) (EDAKAKAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Autism 1:1 Paraprofessional / Aide Support Services (EDAKAKAD), Autism Communication Support (AAC, Pragmatics & Language) (EDAKAKAG), Parent/Caregiver Training & Family Consultation (ABA) (EDAKAHAG)

Keywords

• Specialized disability education
• Habilitation rehabilitation services
• Social assistance programs
• Inclusive residence care
• Supported employment services

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, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Contracts and Convenants: APAE operates through formal partnerships (convênios) with municipal and state government secretariats. These include agreements with the Secretaria de Educação do Estado de São Paulo for State Education services, Secretaria de Educação de Sorocaba for Municipal Education services (Escola Sylvia Isasy Vasquez), and Secretaria de Cidadania (SECID) for Social Assistance services including the Residência Inclusiva. These partnerships provide operational funding for service delivery.
2. Individual and Corporate Donations: The organization receives donations from individuals via PIX, bank transfer (Banco do Brasil, Caixa Econômica Federal), and in-kind donations. Corporate partners contribute through the 'Empresa APAExonada' program at different tiers (gold, silver, bronze) gaining visibility and the right to use the APAExonada seal.
3. Fundraising Events: Revenue generated from signature events including Boi no Rolete (R$70 per ticket), Pizza do Bem (R$35-60 per pizza), Feijoada Drive Thru (R$69 per invitation), raffles (R$10 per number), and bazaars. These events are open to the community and aim to cover operational costs.
4. Supported Employment Project Funding: The Projeto Mercado de Trabalho - Emprego Apoiado is financed by Instituto Robert Bosch. The project places people with disabilities in formal employment through corporate partnerships, with APAE providing training and ongoing support to both employees and employers.
5. Tax Credit Programs: The organization benefits from the Nota Fiscal Paulista program through the 'CPF do Bem' campaign, where individuals designate their tax credits to APAE Sorocaba at no cost to the donor.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

APAE Sorocaba is a non-profit civil association that provides free specialized services for people with intellectual and multiple disabilities (including autism spectrum disorder and Down syndrome) and their families in Sorocaba, Brazil. Its core offerings span three government-contracted service areas — specialized education (municipal Escola Sylvia Isasy Vasquez and state-level programs), habilitation and rehabilitation health services through its Centro Especializado em Reabilitação (CER), and social assistance including the Serviço de Convivência e Fortalecimento de Vínculos, the 24-hour Residência Inclusiva, the Emprego Apoiado (Supported Employment) project, and the Autodefensoria self-advocacy program. All services are delivered free of charge to beneficiaries.

Product overview

APAE Sorocaba operates as a social services organization offering a coordinated portfolio of specialized services for people with intellectual and multiple disabilities. The core offerings span four interconnected service areas: Specialized Education (serving students with intellectual disabilities and autism spectrum disorder through municipal and state partnerships), Health/Rehabilitation (providing habilitation and rehabilitation services through its Centro de Reabilitação), Social Assistance (including the Convivência e Fortalecimento de Vínculos service, Residência Inclusiva for 24-hour housing care, and the Supported Employment project), and Self-Advocacy Programs. These services are supported by corporate partnership programs (Empresa APAExonada), regular fundraising initiatives, and volunteer engagement, all working together to promote inclusion, autonomy, and quality of life for approximately 350-650 people served and their families.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Serviço de Educação Especializada (Convênio Estadual) Specialized education service for people with intellectual disabilities, provided through partnership with the São Paulo State Education Secretariat, serving students aged 12+ who were not fully served by regular inclusive education. Uses functional curricula, adapted materials, sensory stimulation, and tailored pedagogical practices.
• Serviço de Educação Especializada (Convênio Municipal - Escola Sylvia Isasy Vasquez) Free specialized education service at Escola Sylvia Isasy Vasquez, provided through partnership with Sorocaba's Municipal Education Secretariat, serving students aged 6+ with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Each classroom includes a pedagogue specialized in TEA and a teaching assistant.
• Centro Especializado em Reabilitação (CER) - Habilitação e Reabilitação Specialized rehabilitation center providing habilitation and rehabilitation services for people with intellectual and multiple disabilities across all age groups, operating at medium complexity level. Includes physical therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, psychology, and other therapeutic interventions.
• Serviço de Convivência e Fortalecimento de Vínculos Social assistance service providing shelter, counseling, and access to public policies, accompanied by a multidisciplinary technical team including social workers, psychologists, and occupational therapists. Includes the 'Cuidando do Cuidador' caregiver support component and the Autodefensoria program.
• Serviço de Residência Inclusiva Inclusive housing service providing 24-hour specialized care in an adapted environment for young people and adults with disabilities, prioritizing those with weakened or broken family ties and BPC beneficiaries. Promotes autonomy, social coexistence, and community participation.
• Projeto Mercado de Trabalho - Emprego Apoiado Supported employment project focused on inserting and supporting people with disabilities in the formal labor market through training, job matching, and ongoing support to both employees and employer companies. Currently 19 users employed through 10 corporate partnerships.
• Programa de Autogestão e Autodefensoria Self-advocacy program contributing to the defense and guarantee of rights of people with disabilities, promoting participation in political spaces through elected representatives serving 3-year terms.
• Programa Empresa APAExonada Corporate partnership program connecting companies committed to inclusion and social responsibility, providing the Empresa APAExonada seal and tiered benefits including visibility and credibility strengthening. Currently has 30+ partner companies across Gold, Silver, Bronze, and Supporter tiers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1,000 people directly benefited from 2025 Easter campaign
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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No

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Partnerships

25 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Supermercado TausteflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 October 2024Master Sponsor (Patrocínio Master) of APAE Sorocaba. Major supporter of fundraising events including Pizza do Bem and Feijoada. Also active in Panetone Solidário Tauste campaign. Long-standing corporate partner demonstrating commitment to social inclusion.
• Tauste SupermercadoscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerOne of 10 corporate partners in the Supported Employment project. Currently employing users from the Emprego Apoiado program. Flagship partner in the Empresa APAExonada program.
• Farma PonteminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner in Supported Employment project, employing people with disabilities from APAE Sorocaba.
• Comercial EsperançaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner in Supported Employment project, employing people with disabilities from APAE Sorocaba.
• Padaria RealminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner in Supported Employment project, employing people with disabilities from APAE Sorocaba.
• Lojas RennerminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner in Supported Employment project, employing people with disabilities from APAE Sorocaba.
• Lojas RiachuelominorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner in Supported Employment project, employing people with disabilities from APAE Sorocaba.
• AtacadãominorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner in Supported Employment project, employing people with disabilities from APAE Sorocaba.
• Assaí AtacadistaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner in Supported Employment project, employing people with disabilities from APAE Sorocaba.
• Grupo AngáminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner in Supported Employment project, employing people with disabilities from APAE Sorocaba.
• Rede Bom LugarminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner in Supported Employment project, employing people with disabilities from APAE Sorocaba.
• MK GerenciamentocoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGold tier partner (Ouro) in the Empresa APAExonada program. Partner since at least November 2024, recognized as making a difference in APAE's mission of transforming lives.
• Açaí Tropicália MixminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver tier partner (Cota Prata) in Empresa APAExonada. Produces high-quality açai without colorants or preservatives. Committed to community, inclusion, and care for people.
• Supermercado ConfiançaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner in Feijoada - Confiança Fraternal 3rd edition fundraising event. Partnership through 'Ação Fraternal' project.
• OFEBAS (Federação das Empresas de Sorocaba)flagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-organizer of APAE OFEBAS RUN since its inception (4 years running). Non-profit organization supporting third sector. 2024 edition raised over R$100,000 for APAE.
• UNIP SorocabaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partnership for student visits to Laboratory of Anatomy and Biology Museum. Medical students from UNIP conducted health education sessions (Projeto Rosa Lilás and Laço Azul) at APAE Centro de Convivência.
• FEAPAES-SPcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederation of APAEs of São Paulo State. Provides institutional guidance, political advocacy support, and best practice sharing. Advises APAE Sorocaba on legislative matters and coordinates state-wide mobilization efforts.
• Secretaria de Educação do Estado de São PaulocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment partner through convênio for Specialized State Education Services. Funds and regulates state-level special education services at APAE.
• Secretaria de Educação de SorocabacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment partner through convênio for Escola de Educação Especial Sylvia Isasy Vasquez. Funds and regulates municipal special education services at APAE.
• SECID (Secretaria de Cidadania)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal Citizenship Secretariat. Government partner for Social Assistance services including Centro de Convivência, Fortalecimento de Vínculos, and Residência Inclusiva.
• Cinemateca BrasileiraminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCultural partnership. Users visited the largest audiovisual historical archive in South America for educational tour of film archives, screening rooms, and recording materials.
• MACS (Museu de Arte Contemporânea de Sorocaba)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCultural partnership. Educational visits to art exhibitions including 'Onã' Black Art exhibition. Users participated in painting activities and cultural appreciation.
• Pintura SolidáriaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArt partnership with Residência Inclusiva. Painting workshops serving as expression tool, promoting coexistence, and stimulating residents' potential. Strengthens sociocultural inclusion and cultural repertoire.
• ATS (Associação Transgêneros Sorocaba)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLGBTQIA+ advocacy organization. Partnership for documentary screening 'Transições e Travessias' as part of Autodefensoria program. Included Anti-LGBTfobia debate.
• SESI SorocabaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTheater partnership. Documentary 'Eu nasci...' premiere held at Teatro do SESI. Cultural venue for educational and artistic events.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/apae--associa%C3%A7%C3%A3o-de-pais-e-amigos-dos-excepcionais

Compliance5 records

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Profiles9 records

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