APCAS - Associação de Paralisia Cerebral Almada Seixal

What APCAS - Associação de Paralisia Cerebral Almada Seixal does

APCAS (Associação de Paralisia Cerebral Almada Seixal) is a Portuguese nonprofit association classified as an IPSS (Instituição Particular de Solidariedade Social) that serves individuals with cerebral palsy and other disabilities in the Almada and Seixal municipalities of Setúbal district, Portugal. Founded in 2005 and formally recognized as an IPSS in 2011, the organization employs approximately 123 staff and operates a portfolio of programs including early intervention services (CAVI), specialized support (CAARPD), the Escola de Boccia (launched 2012), the Desporto com Sentido adapted-sports project (launched 2015), and a forthcoming Centro de Reabilitação (Rehabilitation Center) supported by municipal land allocation.

The organization's core service delivery spans therapeutic interventions, social inclusion programs, vocational training, and adapted competitive and recreational sports. APCAS's technology and digital infrastructure is not publicly detailed; the organization operates as a labor-intensive human-services provider rather than a technology platform, with no disclosed proprietary systems or AI/ML capabilities. Operational infrastructure is anchored by long-standing municipal partnerships with Almada and Seixal, plus international engagement through Erasmus+ programs.

APCAS's revenue model is that of a publicly-supported social-services nonprofit: a combination of Portuguese state subsidies (contingent on IPSS status), municipal contributions from Almada and Seixal, EU funding (notably Erasmus+), member fees, donations, and limited fee-for-service revenue from care programs. The organization does not publicly disclose specific revenue figures. Pricing/contract structure aligns with public-sector social service provision — annual negotiated budgets and grant cycles — rather than commercial unit-economics pricing.

Name

APCAS - Associação de Paralisia Cerebral Almada Seixal

Legal name

APCAS - Associação de Paralisia Cerebral Almada Seixal

Website

https://paralisiacerebral.pt

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Short description

APCAS is a Portuguese IPSS nonprofit serving people with cerebral palsy and disabilities in the Almada-Seixal region, operating rehabilitation, adapted sports (Escola de Boccia), early intervention (CAVI), and social inclusion programs with 123 employees.

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Product category

Disability Support Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (62431)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGACAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Disability & Adaptive Sports Organizations (Paralympic, Special Olympics) (MPAKACAH)

Keywords

• Disability support services
• Adapted sports programs
• Cerebral palsy rehabilitation
• Social inclusion programs
• Independent living support

Headquarters

HQ city

Seixal

HQ country

Portugal

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Grants: APCAS operates as an IPSS (Instituição Particular de Solidariedade Social) receiving donations, grants, and government support. The association conducts IRS campaigns allowing taxpayers to direct a portion of their taxes to the organization using NIPC 509 670 792.
2. Membership Fees: APCAS has a members/associates program (Sócios) with 808 members mentioned in one campaign. Members pay fees and receive benefits from the association.
3. Fundraising Activities: The association conducts various fundraising campaigns including the 'Campanha Toca a amealhar' (500 piggy banks distributed to families), '1 euro cabe em todos os bolsos' campaigns, race events like 'Dá Rodas aos Sapatos', theater performances, dance parties, concerts, and other community events.

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Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

APCAS is a nonprofit association (IPSS) that delivers adapted sports, rehabilitation support, independent living assistance, and family respite services to people with cerebral palsy and other neurological disabilities in the Almada-Seixal region of Portugal. It operates specialized programs including the Escola de Boccia (Boccia School), CAVI (Centro de Apoio à Vida Independente), CAARPD (Social Rehabilitation Center), therapeutic swimming, Wheeldance, and family support projects such as 'Tempo para si'.

Product overview

APCAS is a nonprofit association providing services to people with cerebral palsy and disabilities in Almada and Seixal, Portugal. The organization offers a diverse portfolio of programs and services centered around sports (Escola de Boccia, Natação Terapêutica, Wheeldance, Polybat, Slalom em Cadeira de Rodas, Tricicleta), social support (CAVI, CAARPD, CASA, Tempo para si), youth inclusion (Youth Lab 4 Inclusion, Todos Por um, Join2Grow, Grow4You), and family support (Famílias Especiais, Colónia de Férias). A planned Centro de Reabilitação will provide comprehensive rehabilitation services. The organization operates multiple European-funded projects (InSport, Erasmus+ Non4mal4All, Desporto com Sentido) and maintains a sports resource center (BIRD). All services aim to promote equality of opportunities and social inclusion.

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Products and services

• Escola de Boccia Boccia sports school offering training and competitions for athletes with disabilities, including Paralympic-level training and participation in national championships. Operates across schools in the Setúbal Peninsula.
• CAVI (Centro de Apoio à Vida Independente) Center for Independent Living support services providing assistance to people with disabilities to live independently.
• CAARPD (Centro de Atendimento, Acompanhamento e Reabilitação Social) Center for Social Care, Support, and Rehabilitation for People with Disabilities and Impairment.
• Tempo para si Respite care project providing temporary support services for families and caregivers of people with disabilities.
• Wheeldance Adapted dance program combining wheelchair movement with dance for artistic expression and physical activity.
• Natação Terapêutica Therapeutic swimming program designed for people with disabilities and cerebral palsy.
• Desporto com Sentido Sports project producing manuals in 20 different modalities with guidelines for working with students and athletes with disabilities.
• Polybat Adapted table tennis/bat sport for athletes with disabilities.
• Todos Por um Inclusive sports project bringing together schools and students with and without disabilities for boccia tournaments.
• BIRD (Base Integrada de Recursos para o Desporto) Integrated Sports Resources Base providing equipment and facilities for adapted sports.
• Youth Lab 4 Inclusion Youth inclusion program promoting social and sports participation among young people with disabilities.
• Escola da Vida Ativa Active Life School providing skills development and independence training programs.
• CASA (Capacitar, Acompanhar, Sensibilizar e Apoiar) Support program focused on empowerment, guidance, awareness, and assistance for families.
• InSport European Erasmus+ project promoting sports inclusion for people with disabilities.
• Slalom em Cadeira de Rodas Wheelchair slalom sports program for competitive and recreational wheelchair users.
• Tricicleta Tricycle program providing adapted cycling opportunities for people with disabilities.
• Colónia de Férias Holiday camp program providing recreational activities and respite for children and young people with disabilities.
• Centro de Recursos para o Desporto Adaptado Resource center for adapted sports providing equipment and technical support.

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Direção Geral de EducaçãocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015Educational authority partner in the 'Desporto com Sentido' project producing 20 sports manuals for adapted sports in schools.
• Câmara Municipal do SeixalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor strategic partner providing land for Rehabilitation Center (2400m2 in Corroios since 2007), sports facilities, co-funding for multiple projects including 'Desporto com Sentido', and ongoing support for events and operations. Key supporter of the association's mission.
• Faculdade de Motricidade HumanacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner in the 'Desporto com Sentido' project, providing scientific and methodological expertise for adapted sports development.
• Instituto Português do Desporto e da Juventude (IPDJ)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSports and youth development institute partnering on boccia and adapted sports programs. Promotes sports development for people with disabilities.
• Paralisia Cerebral - Associação Nacional de Desporto (PCAND)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational cerebral palsy sports association collaborating on boccia referee courses and national sports programs. Joint organizer of boccia tournaments.
• Federação Portuguesa de Desporto para Pessoas com Deficiência (FPDD)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPortuguese federation for sport for people with disabilities, partnering on boccia senior training and sports development.
• Direção Regional de Educação do Vale do Tejo (DRELVT)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional education authority partner in the school sports project 'Todos Por um' and school boccia programs.
• Escola Superior de Educação - Instituto Politécnico de SetúbalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHigher education institution whose students participate in boccia training and workshops at APCAS facilities.
• CERCISAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-participant in canoeing activities at Baía do Seixal, providing inclusive sports opportunities.
• Clube de Canoagem de AmoraminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCanoeing club that invited APCAS members to try canoeing at Baía do Seixal, providing adapted water sports experiences.
• TranstejominorGTM or Marketing PartnerFerry company offering free boat trips for participants in the 'Dá Rodas aos Sapatos' solidary race.
• Portugal Circus FansminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCircus fans association that invited APCAS to attend Circo Evolution performances.
• Landmaníacos de AlmadaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOff-road/TT enthusiasts group that organizes the annual TT Tours in which APCAS participates.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Paralisia Cerebral - Associação Nacional de Desporto (PCAND): National Portuguese federation for cerebral palsy sport. Directly comparable to APCAS because both run boccia, swimming, and adapted-sport programs; APCAS is a regional member collaborating with PCAND on referee courses and tournaments.
• Federação Portuguesa de Desporto para Pessoas com Deficiência (FPDD): Portuguese federation governing sport for persons with disabilities. Comparable to APCAS because both support boccia senior training and adapted-sport development; APCAS partners with FPDD and serves as a regional talent pipeline.
• CERCISA: Regional Portuguese disability cooperative operating inclusive activities such as canoeing. Comparable to APCAS as a regional disability nonprofit in the same Setúbal geography and partner in adapted water-sports initiatives at Baía do Seixal.
• Special Olympics Portugal: Portuguese arm of Special Olympics delivering adapted sports for people with intellectual disabilities. Comparable to APCAS because both run athlete training, competitions, and school inclusion programs in Portugal.
• Federação das Associations de Paralisia Cerebral (FAPPC) / analogous national federation: Portuguese national federation grouping regional cerebral palsy associations. Comparable to APCAS as a peer regional member organization delivering similar social, rehabilitation, and adapted-sport services across the country.

Broad incumbents

• APPACDM - Associação Portuguesa de Pais e Amigos do Cidadão Deficiente Mental: Largest Portuguese nonprofit serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Comparable to APCAS because both provide disability social services, rehabilitation support, and inclusion programs, though APPACDM operates nationally across many conditions.
• Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Lisboa: Large Portuguese social-solidarity institution providing a wide range of disability, elderly, and social services. Comparable to APCAS because both operate under the IPSS framework and deliver community-based social support, though at vastly greater scale.
• Instituto Português do Desporto e da Juventude (IPDJ): Portuguese public institute promoting sport and youth development including for people with disabilities. Comparable to APCAS because IPDJ funds and partners on APCAS's boccia and adapted-sports programs and operates in the same ecosystem.

Regional players

• Associação de Paralisia Cerebral de Lisboa (APCL): Lisbon-based cerebral palsy association providing rehabilitation, social support, and adapted sports. Comparable to APCAS because both focus on the same beneficiary population and service mix, but APCL serves the adjacent Lisbon region rather than Setúbal.

Others

• Cerebral Palsy Alliance (international): International cerebral palsy services and research organization. Comparable to APCAS thematically because it operates research, therapy, and adapted-sport programs for the same beneficiary population, but at much larger scale and across more geographies.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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