APCViseu

What APCViseu does

APCViseu (Associação de Paralisia Cerebral de Viseu), legally constituted in 2004 and operating continuously since December 1982, is a Portuguese private non-profit social solidarity institution (IPSS-equivalent) headquartered at Quinta de Belém in Viseu, Portugal. The organization delivers an integrated continuum of disability and social-inclusion services across the Viseu district, serving children (0-6) through adults with cerebral palsy, neurological conditions, and related disabilities. Its service portfolio spans 14 distinct social responses: three Centros de Atividades Ocupacionais (CAO I/II at Viseu HQ, CAO III at Oliveira do Conde); two Lar Residencial facilities (combined 31 current beds); one Residência Autónoma (5 places); ambulatory habilitation/rehabilitation from age 7; Intervenção Precoce na Infância across five municipalities; SAVI-CAVI personal-assistance services; a Ministry of Education-accredited Centro de Recursos para a Inclusão (CRI); an INR-prescribing Centro Prescritor de Produtos de Apoio (CPPA); DGERT-certified vocational training (Formação Profissional); the Incorpora employment-integration program; and the Ria na Quinta agricultural social enterprise with farm shop. Supporting digital infrastructure includes the proprietary Plataforma Digital Inclusiva (pdi.apcviseu.org) and assistive-technology access systems (eye-tracking, switch access).

The business model is non-commercial and grant/agreement-funded. Core operating revenue comes from cooperation agreements (acordos de cooperação) with the Instituto da Segurança Social (ISS) covering CAOs, residential homes, early intervention, and personal assistance. Capital and project funding flows from European structural funds (FEDER, FSE+ via PRR, Portugal 2030, POISE, Centro 2030). DGERT vocational training is co-financed by the European Social Fund and the Portuguese government. Philanthropic revenue is collected via MB WAY (911 047 510), bank transfer, IRS tax designation (consignação do IRS, NIF 506 807 720), legacies, and fines programs with Mecenato receipts issued. Ria na Quinta's horticultural products are sold through an on-site farm shop (Posto de Venda, Monday-Friday 09:30-13:00 and 14:00-16:00) at unlisted unit prices; this is a self-sustainability stream, not a profit center. The go-to-market is sales-led but in a public-procurement sense: referrals originate from local health centers, schools, social services, and self-referrals across Viseu, Castro Daire, Carregal do Sal, Santa Comba Dão, and Mortágua, with awareness activity through community outreach, local radio/newspaper, Facebook, and a project-based public-funding application pipeline.

The organization holds EQUASS Assurance certification (continuously renewed 2011, 2013, 2015, 2018, 2020), is registered as an INR ONGD (No. 104/2015), has been recognized as a CAVI since 2018, and was renewed as Marca Entidade Empregadora Inclusiva for 2025-2027. ~40-50 partner organizations span government (ISS, INR, IEFP, DGRSP, DGEstE, Ministério da Educação), municipalities (Viseu, Mangualde, Carregal do Sal), corporate funders (Banco Santander, Fundação Altice, Grupo Pestana, BPI La Caixa, Fundação PT, Fundação S. José, Fundação Comendador José Nunes Martins), higher education (Instituto Piaget, ESEV), sector federations (FORMEM, FAPPC, APPC, APC-Coimbra), school clusters, cultural institutions (Museu Nacional Grão Vasco, Adamastor), and local social solidarity institutions (Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Mangualde, Obras de Santa Zita, Confraria de Santo António). The 2025-2028 board (Presidente Armando Jorge dos Anjos Torrinha) took office on 6 January 2025.

Name

APCViseu

Legal name

Associação de Paralisia Cerebral de Viseu

Website

https://apcviseu.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

APCViseu is a Portuguese non-profit social solidarity institution delivering an integrated continuum of disability services — early intervention, rehabilitation, occupational centers, residential homes, independent living, vocational training, and assistive-tech prescription — across the Viseu district, funded primarily through state cooperation agreements and EU grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Social Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Social Assistance (624), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (624310)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGAEAG), Assistive Technology (AT) & AAC Services (EDAJAKAF), Disability & Adaptive Sports Organizations (Paralympic, Special Olympics) (MPAKACAH)

Keywords

• Disability support services
• Cerebral palsy care
• Vocational training
• Residential care
• Early childhood intervention

Headquarters

HQ city

Viseu

HQ country

Portugal

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Social Security Agreements (Acordos de Cooperação): Ongoing cooperation agreements with the Instituto da Segurança Social (ISS) for the operation of multiple social responses including residential homes, occupational activity centers, early intervention, and personal assistance services. These agreements form the core operating funding.
2. EU Project Funding (FEDER/FSE): European structural funding through FEDER and FSE+ programs for infrastructure modernization, social innovation projects, and professional training programs. Includes specific project grants from PRR, Portugal 2030, and POISE.
3. Donations and Philanthropy: Monetary donations via MB WAY, bank transfer, mail, IRS tax designation ( consignação do IRS — NIF 506 807 720), legacies and inheritances, and fine donation programs. Mecenato (patronage) receipts are issued for tax deduction purposes.
4. Agricultural Sales — Ria na Quinta: Direct sales of horticultural products from the on-site farm shop (Posto de Venda Ria na Quinta), contributing to organizational self-sustainability. Products are cultivated by clients with disabilities.
5. Vocational Training Services: Certified vocational training (initial and continuous) co-funded by the European Social Fund and the Portuguese Government, under DGERT certification, for people with disabilities.
6. CRIs (Centre for Inclusion Resources): Accredited by the Ministry of Education to support children and young people in educational contexts through a multidisciplinary team, funded through education ministry agreements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

APCViseu (Associação de Paralisia Cerebral de Viseu) is a non-profit social solidarity organization operating an integrated continuum of disability services including residential homes, occupational activity centers, ambulatory rehabilitation, early childhood intervention, independent living support, vocational training, and inclusive education resources across the Viseu district in Portugal. Services are funded through public cooperation agreements with the Instituto da Segurança Social, European Union grants, and private donations, and are delivered primarily at the organization's own facilities and through community outreach.

Product overview

APCViseu is a social services organization (Associação de Paralisia Cerebral de Viseu) offering a comprehensive portfolio of specialized services for people with disabilities, incapacity, and social disadvantage. The core offering consists of residential facilities (Lar Residencial, Residência Autónoma), day centers (Centros de Atividades Ocupacionais), rehabilitation services (Ambulatório, Intervenção Precoce), and independent living support (SAVI-CAVI). These are complemented by educational and inclusion resources (Centro de Recursos para a Inclusão), assistive product prescription (Centro Prescritor de Produtos de Apoio), and professional training programs. The organization also operates a social enterprise through its 'Ria na Quinta' agricultural sales outlet and the Incorpora employment program, demonstrating a diversified approach to social inclusion combining residential care, rehabilitation, education, employment support, and income-generating activities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Ria na Quinta: Agricultural sales outlet selling horticultural products cultivated by people with disabilities, contributing to the organization's self-sustainability.
• CAVI - Centro de Apoio à Vida Independente
• Centro Prescritor de Produtos de Apoio
• CRI - Centro de Recursos para a Inclusão

Products and services

• Centro de Atividades Ocupacionais (CAO I and II) Day centers providing structured activities for people with severe or profound disabilities aged 16 and older, offering socially useful activities (IT and Agriculture) and occupational activities (plastic expression, tapestry, snoezelen, recycling, wellness room, drama, therapeutic cooking, therapeutic horseback riding, adapted sports). Operated at the Viseu headquarters (CAO I and II) and Oliveira do Conde (CAO III, serving 30 clients).
• Ambulatório Specialized habilitation and rehabilitation services for people with cerebral palsy, neurological diseases and related conditions, and other developmental disorders aged 7 and over in the Viseu district. Delivered by a multidisciplinary team providing physiotherapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, and psychosocial support in institutional and community contexts.
• Lar Residencial Residential facilities providing accommodation for people with physical and/or intellectual disabilities aged 16 and older who are temporarily or permanently unable to reside in their family setting. APCV operates Lar Residencial at the Viseu headquarters (16 clients) and Oliveira do Conde (15 clients), with capacity expansion underway through PARES 3.0 to add 30 more residential places.
• Residência Autónoma 'Nuno Ribeiro Duarte' Autonomous residence providing temporary or permanent accommodation for 5 people with disabilities who have the capacity to live independently with appropriate support. Promotes daily living skills, community engagement, and professional pathway development.
• Intervenção Precoce na Infância (IPI) Early childhood intervention service for children aged 0-6 with developmental delays or disabilities, operating under the SNIPI system. Covers 5 municipalities in the Dão Lafões region (Viseu, Castro Daire, Santa Comba Dão, Carregal do Sal, Mortágua) in partnership with local intervention teams (ELIs).
• SAVI-CAVI (Independent Living Support Service) Independent Living Support Service (SAVI) and Centre for Independent Living (CAVI) providing personal assistance to people with disabilities (60%+ incapacity or intellectual/mental health/autism) aged 16+, helping them perform daily activities they cannot do independently due to environmental barriers.
• Centro de Recursos para a Inclusão (CRI) Resource center accredited by the Ministry of Education that supports children and young people with disabilities in mainstream school settings through a multidisciplinary team. Works to promote social participation, school inclusion, and transition to post-school life. Partners with multiple school clusters in the Viseu region.
• Centro Prescritor de Produtos de Apoio (CPPA) Accredited center by INR for prescribing assistive products and technical aids for people with disabilities. Provides technical evaluation, prescription, and follow-up services for assistive technologies and devices.
• Formação Profissional (Vocational Training) DGERT-certified vocational training programs (initial and continuous) for people with disabilities aged 18+. Initial training includes Family Assistant, Carpenter, Gardener, Geriatric Agent, and Agricultural Operator. Continuous training covers Computing, Administrative Techniques, Carpentry, Gardening, and Food Hygiene. Co-funded by the European Social Fund and Portuguese Government.
• Posto de Venda 'Ria na Quinta' Agricultural social enterprise operating a farm shop at the Viseu headquarters selling fresh horticultural products cultivated on approximately 15,000 m² of agricultural area by clients with disabilities. Open Monday to Friday 09:30-13:00 and 14:00-16:00. Contributes to organizational self-sustainability while providing meaningful employment.
• Programa Incorpora Employment integration program promoting professional placement for people with disabilities, young NEETs, and people in social vulnerability. Supported by the BPI La Caixa Foundation. Active since 2019 as part of APCV's employability portfolio.
• Plataforma Digital Inclusiva (PDI) Web-based inclusive digital platform providing accessible digital resources for inclusion, including compiled resources, documents, legislation, guides, and opportunities for people with disabilities. Developed as part of APCV's digital inclusion efforts.

Quantifiable outcome

• EQUASS Assurance quality certification maintained continuously since 2011
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles8 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

41 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Instituto da Segurança Social (ISS)coreOthersPrimary public funding and regulatory partner. APCV operates under cooperation agreements (acordos de cooperação) with ISS for all major social responses including residential homes, occupational centers, early intervention, and personal assistance services. ISS provides the core operating budget through these agreements.
• Instituto Nacional para a Reabilitação (INR)coreOthersNational rehabilitation institute that accredited APCViseu as a Centro de Apoio à Vida Independente (CAVI) in 2018 and as an ONGD (No. 104/2015). Also funds accessibility projects (Acessibilidades Mais) and the Pontes para a Inclusão project through its financing programs.
• Instituto Piaget de ViseuminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHigher education institution in Viseu listed as a partner, suggesting collaboration on training, research, or student placement activities.
• ESEV - Escola Superior de Educação de ViseuminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a partner, suggesting collaboration on educational projects, student placements, or joint initiatives related to disability and education.
• Câmara Municipal de Viseu (CMV)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey municipal partner providing political and financial support. Listed as social investor in the PRISMA project and supporter of the Ria na Quinta project. Also partnered through the PRR Construir o Futuro project.
• AIRV - Associação Empresarial da Região de ViseuminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional business association listed as a partner. APCV collaborates with AIRV on the Ria na Quinta project to create social entrepreneurship labs and promote employment of people with disabilities.
• IEFP - Instituto de Emprego e Formação ProfissionalcoreOthersGovernment employment and training agency listed as a partner. Collaborates on vocational training and employment integration for people with disabilities, including the YOUTHLINK project targeting NEET youth.
• Município de MangualdeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal government of Mangualde listed as a partner, suggesting collaboration on local social projects or events.
• Município de Carregal do SalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal government listed as a partner. APCV provides early intervention services in this municipality and collaborated on construction projects.
• FORMEM - Federação Portuguesa da Formação Profissional e Emprego de Pessoas com DeficiênciacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational federation for vocational training and employment of people with disabilities. APCV participates in its whistleblower channel service and collaborates on advocacy and best practice sharing. Key sector federation.
• Santa Casa da Misericórdia de MangualdeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSocial solidarity institution listed as a partner, suggesting collaboration on social care projects or services in the Mangualde area.
• Nuclisol Jean PiagetminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a partner organization. May relate to social or educational collaboration.
• APC-Coimbra (Associação de Paralisia Cerebral de Coimbra)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFellow cerebral palsy association in Portugal. Listed as a partner, suggesting sector collaboration and knowledge sharing between regional APC organizations.
• APPC - Associação Portuguesa de Paralisia CerebralminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe national Portuguese Cerebral Palsy Association. APCV originated as the Viseu regional nucleus of APPC before becoming independent in 2009. Ongoing institutional ties remain.
• FAPPC - Federação das Associações Portuguesas de Paralisia CerebralminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederation of Portuguese Cerebral Palsy associations. Listed as a partner, suggesting sector-level advocacy and coordination.
• Agrupamento de Escolas Viseu NorteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool cluster listed as a partner. APCV's CRI (Centro de Recursos para a Inclusão) works with school clusters to support children with disabilities in mainstream education.
• Agrupamento de Escolas do VisominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool cluster listed as a partner. Collaborates with APCV on school inclusion programs through the CRI.
• Agrupamento de Escolas Infante D. HenriqueminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool cluster listed as a partner. Collaborates with APCV on school inclusion and awareness programs.
• Agrupamento de Escolas do MundãominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool cluster listed as a partner. Collaborates with APCV on inclusion and educational support programs.
• Adamastor Associação CulturalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCultural association listed as a partner, suggesting collaboration on cultural and artistic inclusion projects.
• Museu Nacional Grão VascominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational museum in Viseu listed as a partner, suggesting collaboration on cultural access and inclusion activities for people with disabilities.
• AHPV - Associação Hípica e Psicomotora de ViseuminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTherapeutic and psychomotor riding association. APCV offers equitação terapêutica e desportiva adaptada (therapeutic and adapted sports horseback riding) as part of its activity programs, likely in collaboration with AHPV.
• Urze JardinsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a partner organization. May relate to the agricultural/horticultural activities of the Ria na Quinta project.
• Restaurante Ultima CeiaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal restaurant listed as a partner, possibly providing catering or dining services for events.
• Sector 3minorOthersListed as a partner organization — appears to be a local business directory or SME network in Viseu.
• Centro Social da Paróquia de São SalvadorminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParish social center listed as a partner, suggesting collaboration on social care services in the local community.
• Obras de Santa Zita ViseuminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSocial institution listed as a partner, suggesting collaboration on social care or community support activities.
• Confraria de Santo António de ViseuminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCultural/religious brotherhood in Viseu listed as a partner.
• NomognominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a partner organization — appears to be a local social/technology initiative in Viseu.
• Ideia VerdeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a partner organization. Likely related to environmental or green initiatives aligned with the Ria na Quinta agricultural project.
• 1DgesteminorOthersDirectorate-General for Education Services (DGEstE) listed as a partner, likely relating to the CRI school inclusion program.
• ANEA - Associação Nacional da Espondilite AnquilosanteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational association for ankylosing spondylitis listed as a partner, suggesting cross-association collaboration on disability and rehabilitation topics.
• Direção-Geral de Reinserção e Serviços Prisionais (DGRSP)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment directorate-general for reintegration and prison services listed as a partner, suggesting collaboration on social reintegration programs.
• Escola Secundária Alves MartinsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSecondary school in Viseu listed as a partner. Collaborates with APCV on school inclusion and awareness programs.
• Escola Secundária de ViriatominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSecondary school in Viseu listed as a partner. Collaborates with APCV on school inclusion and awareness programs.
• Irmandade da Misericórdia de MangualdeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMisericordia social institution in Mangualde listed as a partner, suggesting collaboration on social care services.
• MiPlantexminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a partner organization. May relate to horticultural or agricultural supply for the Ria na Quinta project.
• Asociación San Xerome Emiliani (Spain)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLead partner in the Erasmus+ SEX IN LIFE project (2019-1-ES01-KA204-065655) on sexual education for people with intellectual disability. APCV is one of 5 European partner organizations in this initiative.
• Associazione Pegaso Onlus (Italy)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerItalian partner in the Erasmus+ SEX IN LIFE project. Hosts training-of-trainers in sexual education for people with intellectual disability.
• Stowarzyszenie na Rzecz Spółdzielni Socjalnych (Poland)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPolish partner in the Erasmus+ SEX IN LIFE project.
• IMS Research & Development Centre (Cyprus)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCyprus partner in the Erasmus+ SEX IN LIFE project.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves13 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

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