Behindertenforum

Name

Behindertenforum

Legal name

Behindertenforum – Dachorganisation der Behindertenselbsthilfe Region Basel

Website

https://behindertenforum.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1953

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Advocacy and Support Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Individual and Family Services (6241)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGAEAG), Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGACAG), Special Education, Disability Support & Inclusive Education Nonprofits (BPAGADAH), Accessibility, Accommodations & Assistive Services (EDALAFAN), Paratransit & NEMT Vehicle Upfitting / Accessibility Equipment Providers (TLAFAKAL)

Keywords

• Disability advocacy services
• Social insurance legal advice
• Accessibility solutions
• Disability self-help association
• Independent living support

Headquarters

HQ city

Basel

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Disability Insurance Contributions: Funding from disability insurance (Invalidenversicherung) contributions
2. Membership Fees: Active members pay CHF 250 per year; patron members pay minimum CHF 100 (individuals) or CHF 500 (organizations) per year
3. Service Fees: Fees for services such as Rollimobil rental, Eurokey sales, Ringleitung rental, and administrative fees for legal mandates
4. Public Funding: Contributions from public hand (cantonal and federal government)
5. Donations and Sponsorships: Donations, legacies, and sponsor contributions

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Behindertenforum is a non-profit umbrella organization uniting 19 disability self-help associations in the Basel region. It provides free legal advice on social insurance matters, counseling services (including relationships and sexuality for people with cognitive disabilities), case management for independent living with personal assistance, and practical accessibility solutions such as wheelchair-accessible vehicle rental (Rollimobil), Eurokey distribution, hearing loop rental, and sensitization training.

Product overview

Behindertenforum is a disability advocacy and service organization (Dachorganisation der Behindertenselbsthilfe Region Basel) offering a portfolio of interconnected services for people with disabilities. The core offerings include: Rechtsdienst (legal service) providing social insurance legal advice and representation; Beratungsstelle airAmour° for relationship and sexuality counseling; Koordinationsstelle Leben mit Assistenz for independent living coordination; and practical services including Rollimobil (accessible car rental), Eurokey (accessible facility key), Ringleitung (hearing loop rental), and FCB-Tickets (accessible football tickets). The organization also provides Stolpersteine (sensitivity training) and publishes the Handicapforum journal and monthly newsletter. These services work together to support the rights, independence, and social participation of people with disabilities in the Basel region.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Handicap Forum: Regional journal of disability self-help published since mid-1990s
• airAmour°
• Rollimobil
• Koordinationsstelle Leben mit Assistenz
• Rechtsdienst

Products and services

• Rechtsdienst (Legal Service) Free legal advice and representation for people with disabilities regarding social insurance matters including disability insurance, accident insurance, unemployment insurance, health insurance, supplementary benefits, and pension funds. Telephone consultations available Tuesday and Wednesday 10:00-12:00.
• Beratungsstelle airAmour° Counseling service supporting self-determination of people with cognitive disabilities in relationships and sexuality, providing guidance for individuals, couples, and institutions.
• Koordinationsstelle Leben mit Assistenz Coordination and case management service providing information and support for people with complex disabilities seeking independent living with personal assistance, from initial concept to ongoing support.
• Rollimobil Wheelchair-accessible rental car service operated jointly with IVB-Behindertenselbsthilfe, allowing wheelchair users and companions to rent vehicles for flexible transportation at Schlossgasse 11, Binningen.
• Eurokey Special key system providing exclusive access to over 1000 wheelchair-accessible toilets and elevators for people with disabilities in Switzerland, priced at CHF 45 plus shipping.
• Ringleitung (Hearing Loop) Mobile hearing loop rental service for events and venues, enabling people with hearing aids to clearly receive audio through induction loop technology. Rental available for halls up to 140 sqm.
• FCB-Tickets Free FC Basel football match ticket service for wheelchair users, providing eight wheelchair spaces plus eight companion seats per home match through partnership with Tabakskollegium Basel.
• Stolpersteine (Sensitization Training) Sensitization and education training services for companies and institutions, conducted by people with disabilities as experts in their own experience, including simulation experiences. Pricing on request.

Named customers2 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

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Tabakskollegium BaselminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnder the patronage of Tabakskollegium Basel, wheelchair users can attend FC Basel matches for free. Tabakskollegium provides 8 wheelchair spaces plus 8 companion seats per match. Behindertenforum collects registrations and allocates tickets.
• IVB-BehindertenselbsthilfecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint service provider of Rollimobil wheelchair-accessible rental car. The Rollimobil is a shared service between Behindertenforum and IVB-Behindertenselbsthilfe, closing the gap between taxi, car-sharing, public transport, and disability transport.
• Koordinationsstelle eurokey.chcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCentral coordination office for Eurokey system in Switzerland, located in Reinach. Handles ordering and distribution of Eurokey special keys for accessible facilities.
• Bürgerspital BaselminorOthersProvided graphic design services for the Behindertenforum website through its graphic center (Grafisches Zentrum)

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Pro Infirmis: Switzerland's largest disability support organization, providing consultation, social services, and accessibility support across all cantons. Directly comparable in mission (disability advocacy and service provision) but operates at national scale, making it a broader incumbent in the same space.
• Selbsthilfe Schweiz: National umbrella for self-help organizations in Switzerland across thematic areas. Broader incumbent in the same self-help/advocacy space, providing coordination, networking, and advocacy support across all Swiss self-help groups, including disability.

Direct peers

• AGILE.CH: Swiss umbrella organization of disability groups for people with disabilities. Direct peer as a Dachorganisation coordinating disability self-help member organizations and advocating for inclusion policies.
• Inclusion Handicap: National umbrella of Swiss disability organizations (Dachverband der Behindertenorganisationen Schweiz). Direct peer as a higher-level umbrella organization coordinating disability self-help bodies in Switzerland, with policy advocacy as a core function.
• Eurokey Koordinationsstelle: Central coordination office for the Eurokey system across Switzerland, a core channel partner of Behindertenforum. Direct peer in distributing accessibility keys and coordinating accessible facility access for people with disabilities in Switzerland.
• Procap: Major Swiss disability rights organization with ~30,000 members offering legal advice, accessibility consulting, and political advocacy. Direct peer in disability advocacy, legal services, and independent living support for people with disabilities.
• Fragile Suisse: Swiss organization for people with brain injury and their families, providing self-help, consultation, and advocacy. Direct peer as a Swiss disability self-help organization delivering member services and policy advocacy in a specific disability segment.
• IVB-Behindertenselbsthilfe: Founding member organization of Behindertenforum and joint operator of the Rollimobil accessible vehicle service. Direct peer as a Basel-region disability self-help organization offering complementary services and shared operational partnerships.
• Stiftung Denkbotschaft: Swiss foundation supporting self-determined living and personal assistance for people with disabilities. Direct peer in the assisted-living coordination space, complementing Behindertenforum's Koordinationsstelle Leben mit Assistenz service.

Regional players

• Tixi-Stiftung: Foundation providing accessible transportation services for people with disabilities in adjacent cantons. Regional peer offering comparable accessible mobility services, listed as a financial partner to Behindertenforum's Rollimobil service.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/behindertenforum

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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