Irsa

What Irsa does

Irsa (Institution Régionale des Sourds et des Aveugles) is a French medico-social association founded in 1870 and headquartered in Bordeaux, operating across the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region. It provides a comprehensive continuum of specialized services for individuals with visual and/or auditory impairments (sensory disabilities), spanning the entire life course from early childhood (0-3 years) through elderly care. The organization operates through a regional network of more than ten establishments and service units including CESDA Richard Chapon, CSES Alfred Peyrelongue, SESSAD services (53 places for auditory and visual impairment combined), SAVS services (100 places), two residential facilities (Résidence Luis Daney, 76 places; Résidence la Guyarderie, 54 places), an EHPAD (EHPAD A Noste, jointly operated with AGAMROL), an ESAT sheltered workshop (Les Eyquems), an ERHR relay team for rare disabilities, and a digital Plateforme Sensorielle d'Appui Ressources.

The business is structured as a non-profit association under French law (loi 1901) with no shareholders, no private-equity or venture-capital backing, and no public listing. Revenue is generated primarily through per-place authorizations and tariffs set by the Agence Régionale de Santé (ARS) Nouvelle-Aquitaine, with reimbursement through social security mechanisms (and disability compensation provisions for some services). Direct pricing to beneficiaries is not publicly disclosed. Auxiliary revenue streams include donations via HelloAsso and partnerships with employers for disability awareness training, recruitment support, and workplace accommodation services. Approximately 213 employees support operations across 10 office locations spanning Gironde, Landes, Lot-et-Garonne, Haute-Vienne, Charente-Maritime, and Gironde sub-regions.

Strategic positioning rests on the 150+-year heritage as a reference institution in Aquitaine/Nouvelle-Aquitaine, full life-course service coverage (rare in the French sector), and integration into national federations including FISAF. Recent moves include the launch of the 2023-2027 associative project, the completion of a new 5,000 m² Luis Daney complex combining FO and FAM services, and partnerships with APF and PRESTA for an employment insertion platform — each signaling incremental scope expansion within the existing regulated service perimeter rather than market diversification.

Name

Irsa

Legal name

IRSA

Website

https://irsa.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1870

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

IRSA (Institution Régionale des Sourds et des Aveugles) is a French non-profit association founded in 1870, headquartered in Bordeaux, providing specialized medico-social services across the full life course for individuals with visual and auditory disabilities throughout the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region.

Ownership category

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Headquarters

HQ city

Bordeaux, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Irsa (Institution Régionale des Sourds et des Aveugles) is a non-profit medico-social association founded in 1870 in Bordeaux that operates a network of specialized establishments across the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France. It delivers a continuum of care and support services for children, adults, and elderly people with visual and/or auditory impairments, including specialized education, early intervention, residential housing, vocational training, social accompaniment, and adapted leisure activities.

Product overview

IRSA is a regional association founded in 1870 in Bordeaux, operating across Nouvelle-Aquitaine, that provides a comprehensive ecosystem of medico-social services for individuals with visual and/or hearing impairments. The organization operates through distinct service lines including: SESSAD (Services d'Education et de Soins Spécialisés à Domicile) for children aged 0-20 with separate tracks for auditory (33 places) and visual (20 places) disabilities; SAVS (Services d'Accompagnement à la Vie Sociale) with 100 places for adult accompaniment; residential facilities including Résidence Luis Daney (76 places for adults 18-60), Résidence la Guyarderie (54 places for adults 20+), and specialized EHPAD A Noste; vocational services through ESAT Les Eyquems; and specialized poles in Landes and Haute-Vienne. Additional services include a Sensory Support Resources Platform, ERHR Nouvelle-Aquitaine for rare handicaps, and an adapted vacation site (Villa Montfort). The organization also provides care and rehabilitation, compensation and communication support, social life programs, schooling assistance, employment support, and transportation services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CESDA Richard Chapon

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and moderate.

• FISAF (Fédération nationale pour l'inclusion des personnes en situation de handicap sensoriel)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFISAF is the national federation for the inclusion of people with sensory disabilities. Irsa is a member and active participant in FISAF's professional network, including the collaborative professional platform for sharing knowledge, practices, and training in the field of sensory disability.
• ERHR Nouvelle-Aquitaine (Équipe Relais Handicaps Rares)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerERHR Nouvelle-Aquitaine is a relay team for rare disabilities operating as part of the IRSA network. It provides specialized expertise and coordination for individuals with rare sensory disabilities in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region.
• AGAMROLcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAGAMROL co-manages the EHPAD A Noste establishment with IRSA, demonstrating a co-management partnership structure for elderly care facilities serving people with sensory disabilities.
• CHU de Bordeaux (Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Bordeaux)coreTechnology or IntegrationCHU de Bordeaux provides medical care partnerships, including its specialized unit for deaf patients (Unité d'accueil et de soins pour les personnes sourdes). CHU supports the residences and SESSAD services with medical referrals and specialized care.
• MAIS (Mouvement pour l'Accompagnement et l'Insertion Sociale)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerIrsa's SAVS service is an active member of the MAIS movement, participating in national days, training sessions, and policy discussions on accompaniment and social insertion practices.
• GCS Bordeaux Arcachon Médoc and GCS Rives de GaronnemoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerGCS (Groupement de Coopération Sociale) structures that Irsa collaborates with for shared coordination of médico-social services across specific territories in Gironde.
• APF (Association des Paralysés de France) and PRESTAmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerAPF, IRSA, and PRESTA have collaborated on a project to create an employment insertion platform for people with disabilities, reflecting a shared commitment to professional inclusion.
• Centre Hospitalier de SaintesmoderateTechnology or IntegrationMedical partnership providing healthcare coordination for residents of the Résidence La Guyarderie, including hospitalization at home services and palliative care support.
• INJS (Institut National des Jeunes Sourds)OthersPartnership with INJS (National Institute for Deaf Youth) referenced as part of the cooperation network for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals, providing specialized educational expertise.
• FISAF Professional PlatformmoderateTechnology or IntegrationCollaborative digital platform animated by FISAF and IDEAL Connaissances, enabling professional exchanges, knowledge sharing, and online training for members working in sensory disability and language disorder sectors.

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Fondation des Aveugles de Guerre: French foundation serving war-blinded veterans and other visually impaired individuals through residential care, rehabilitation, and employment services. Comparable to IRSA's Résidence Luis Daney and Résidence la Guyarderie residential facilities for visually impaired adults.
• FNSF (Fédération Nationale des Sourds de France): National federation of Deaf associations in France, advocating for sign-language rights and providing community, cultural, and support services. Comparable to IRSA's auditory-disability services, including SAAAS and SESSAD Déficience Auditive.
• UNADEV (Union Nationale des Aveugles et Déficients Visuels): National French association supporting blind and visually impaired individuals through rehabilitation, social support, and advocacy. Comparable to IRSA in its visual-disability focus but with a national footprint and broader policy advocacy mandate.
• Association Valentin Haüy (AVH): Founded in 1889, AVH is one of France's leading associations for blind and visually impaired individuals, providing education, rehabilitation, employment support, and cultural services. Directly comparable to IRSA's visual-impairment service portfolio, though AVH operates nationally rather than regionally.
• Voir Ensemble: French association specifically serving visually impaired individuals with social integration, leisure, and accompaniment services. Comparable to IRSA's SAVS and inclusion-oriented service lines for visually impaired adults.
• ANPEDA (Association Nationale des Parents d'Enfants Déficients Auditifs): National French association for parents of hearing-impaired children, providing educational guidance, family support, and advocacy. Comparable to IRSA's CESDA and SESSAD services for hearing-impaired youth, though organized around family membership rather than direct service delivery.
• Fédération des Aveugles de France: National federation representing visually impaired French citizens and advocating for accessibility, employment, and social inclusion. Comparable to IRSA on the visual-disability side and on its advocacy/Pôle Sensoriel roles in Nouvelle-Aquitaine.

Broad incumbents

• FISAF (Fédération nationale pour l'inclusion des personnes en situation de handicap sensoriel): National federation coordinating French associations serving sensory disabilities across hearing, visual, and language disorders. IRSA is a member; FISAF operates at a supra-regional level and is more of a network/standards body than a direct service competitor.
• APF France Handicap: One of France's largest disability associations, historically focused on motor disability but expanding into broader disability inclusion. IRSA already partners with APF on employment insertion; APF represents the broader-incumbent threat and complement in the disability ecosystem.

Emerging players

• Fondation Maladies Rares: French foundation dedicated to rare diseases, including rare sensory disabilities. Comparable to IRSA's ERHR Nouvelle-Aquitaine relay team for rare handicaps, operating at national level with research and coordination rather than direct service delivery focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfr-fr.facebook.com/IRSAnouvelleaquitaine
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/irsa-institution-r%C3%A9gionale-des-sourds-et-des-aveugles
• Instagraminstagram.com/irsa_nouvelle_aquitaine

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries12 records

Funding overview

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M&A

Investments

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