Passe Muraille

What Passe Muraille does

Passe Muraille is a Belgian non-profit organization (ASBL, company number BE 0464.533.295) founded in 1998 and headquartered in Mons, Wallonia. It is dedicated to promoting the inclusion of persons with physical or mental disabilities in society through four operational departments: Formations (training catalog), Bureau d'études (accessibility consulting and audits), Communication/Inclunet (inclusive communication services), and Sensibilisation (awareness activities). The organization serves public administrations, private companies, educational institutions, healthcare/social services providers, and tourism/cultural venues across French-speaking Belgium.

The core technology and methodology centers on Belgian and European accessibility standards (RGAA 4.1.2, WCAG 2.1, EN 301549) combined with the proprietary "Global Access" methodology that integrates training, accessibility studies, and communication. The product portfolio includes the Inclunet digital accessibility training pathway (three modules covering web content, office documents, and digital awareness), Belgian French Sign Language (LSFB) training programs ranging from half-day introductions to 40-hour immersive stages, and awareness tools such as Malsameco (cooperative inclusion game for ages 10-12), L'Atelier Miroir (disability demystification workshop), Couleur des Sens (sensory workshop), and Contes Signés (signed storytelling). An e-learning platform supplements in-person delivery.

The business model is a hybrid of professional services revenue (training at 250-450€ HTVA per person per day, accessibility audits), recurring public funding from government entities (AVIQ, Wallonia, Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles, ONE) for permanent education campaigns, corporate sponsorship (Proximus, Loterie Nationale), and tax-deductible donations. The organization holds approved training provider status with the Fonds de Formation Titres-Services (Wallonia dossier 1384, Brussels dossier 1366/B) and operates as a recognized accessibility authority in the Wallonia-Brussels region under director-founder Philippe Harmegnies.

Name

Passe Muraille

Legal name

Asbl Passe Muraille

Website

https://passe-muraille.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Passe Muraille is a Belgian non-profit (ASBL) founded in 1998 and headquartered in Mons that delivers disability inclusion training, accessibility consulting, and awareness services to public administrations, companies, schools, and cultural organizations across French-speaking Belgium.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Inclusion and Accessibility Services

NAICS

Educational Services (611), All Other Schools and Instruction (61169), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Note-Taking, Interpreting & Communication Access Services (EDALAGAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Campus/Facility Accessibility Services (Ramps, Wayfinding, Access Management) (EDAKAOAL)

Keywords

• Disability inclusion training
• Digital accessibility consulting
• Sign language education
• Awareness workshops
• Non-profit accessibility services

Headquarters

HQ city

Mons

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Training and Formation Services: Professional training programs on disability awareness, accessibility, and sign language delivered to organizations, companies, and public administrations.
2. Accessibility Consulting and Audits: Digital and physical accessibility assessment services for websites and public spaces, conducted by trained accessibility experts.
3. Public Funding and Grants: Financial support from government entities including AVIQ, Wallonia, Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles, and ONE for education permanente campaigns and inclusion initiatives.
4. Donations: Tax-deductible donations from individuals and organizations supporting the association's mission, with fiscal attestation for donations of 40EUR or more.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Passe Muraille delivers professional training, accessibility consulting (audits and studies), and awareness/communication services focused on the inclusion of people with disabilities. Its offer spans classroom and e-learning training in digital accessibility, sign language, employment inclusion, tourism accessibility, and titles-services professional tracks, along with accessibility audits for websites and physical spaces, inclusive communication via the Inclunet service, and awareness tools such as the Malsameco inclusion game and sensory workshops.

Product overview

Passe Muraille is an ASBL (non-profit organization) focused on disability inclusion, offering a portfolio of training, awareness, and consulting services. The core offering includes classroom and e-learning training programs organized in four main departments: Formations (training catalog covering digital accessibility, sign language, tourism, employment, children/youth education, and titles services), Bureau d'études (accessibility consulting/audits), Communication/Inclunet (inclusive communication services), and Sensibilisation (awareness activities). Key products include the Inclunet digital accessibility training pathway with three modules (Sensibilisation, Créer et publier des contenus accessibles, Créer des documents bureautiques accessibles), sign language training programs (Initiation LSFB, Stage de Langue des Signes Belge), and awareness tools like Malsameco (cooperative inclusion game for children), Couleur des Sens (blind painting workshop), and Contes Signés (signed storytelling). The organization also provides disability demystification training (Atelier Miroir), titles-services professional training, and employment inclusion support. All training integrates practical tools, methodologies, and awareness components to promote inclusive practices.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Inclunet: Communication service focused on digital accessibility and inclusive communication
• Malsameco
• L'Atelier Miroir
• La Couleur des Sens

Products and services

• Formations (Training Catalog) Comprehensive catalog of professional training programs covering digital accessibility, sign language, employment inclusion, tourism accessibility, children/youth education, and titles-services tracks, available as classroom or in-company sessions for organizations, companies, schools, and public administrations in Belgium.
• Inclunet Digital Accessibility Training Specialized digital accessibility training pathway covering digital accessibility awareness, creating and publishing accessible web content, and creating accessible office documents, aligned with WCAG standards and delivered to organizations needing to comply with Belgian and European accessibility legislation.
• Bureau d'études (Accessibility Study Office) Expert accessibility consulting service providing audits, studies, and recommendations for physical and digital accessibility compliance, delivered by trained accessibility experts to organizations seeking to assess websites, documents, and physical spaces.
• E-learning Platform Online digital accessibility training modules available for remote learning, complementing Passe Muraille's in-person training programs and enabling organizations and individuals to access digital accessibility content at their own pace.
• Communication / Inclunet Inclusive Communication Service Inclusive communication service within the Inclunet offering that supports organizations in producing accessible digital content, websites, and documentation—including FALC-formatted materials—for audiences with disabilities.
• Sensibilisation Awareness Services Sensibilisation department providing awareness activities, workshops, and educational campaigns on disability inclusion, including events, school programs, and corporate awareness engagements, plus signature awareness tools such as Malsameco and L'Atelier Miroir.

Quantifiable outcome

• Training sessions require minimum 5 participants per session
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 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

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CAWaB (Collectif Accessibilité Wallonie-Bruxelles)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition of accessibility organizations in Wallonia and Brussels where Passe Muraille participates in advocacy, joint campaigns, and knowledge sharing on disability rights.
• UniacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndependent Belgian center for equal opportunities providing joint advocacy and legal support for disability rights cases including accessibility complaints.
• EqlaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDisability organization collaborating on accessibility advocacy and public awareness initiatives.
• AVIQ (for SEEPH)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organization of European Week for Employment of People with Disabilities activities including training workshops.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Level Access: Digital accessibility platform and services company offering training, audits, and managed accessibility programs. Level Access competes with Passe Muraille in the digital accessibility audit and training market, particularly for enterprise and public sector clients.
• CAWaB (Collectif Accessibilité Wallonie-Bruxelles): Coalition of accessibility organizations in Wallonia and Brussels where Passe Muraille is an active member. CAWaB operates in the same geographic market with overlapping advocacy and accessibility expertise, making it the closest regional peer in terms of mission and constituency.
• Deque Systems: Commercial digital accessibility company offering WCAG-aligned training, consulting, and auditing services globally. Deque competes directly with Passe Muraille's Inclunet and Bureau d'études offerings, though at a much larger scale and with broader geographic reach.
• AbilityNet: UK-based charity providing digital accessibility services including training, audits, and consultancy for organizations, with a mission closely aligned to Passe Muraille's accessibility and inclusion focus. Both organizations serve similar B2B and B2G audiences with comparable consulting and training offerings.
• WebAIM: Digital accessibility organization providing WCAG-based training, consulting, and resources. WebAIM operates in the same digital accessibility training niche as Passe Muraille's Inclunet services and is a recognized authority in accessibility methodology.
• UserWay: Web accessibility company offering accessibility tools, audits, and training services. UserWay competes in the same digital accessibility market as Passe Muraille's consulting and training offerings, though primarily through automated tooling rather than in-person training.
• AccessiBe: Commercial web accessibility company providing automated accessibility tools and training. AccessiBe represents a more technology-driven approach to the same digital accessibility market where Passe Muraille delivers its Inclunet training and consulting services.

Broad incumbents

• Inclusion Europe: European-level federation of organizations advocating for people with intellectual disabilities and their families. Inclusion Europe operates at a much larger geographic and thematic scope than Passe Muraille but shares the core mission of disability inclusion and accessibility advocacy across European institutions.

Regional players

• Unia: Belgian independent center for equal opportunities and anti-discrimination, with jurisdiction over disability rights. Unia is a current partner of Passe Muraille and operates in the same Belgian accessibility and disability inclusion space, though with a regulatory rather than training focus.
• Eqla: Belgian organization focused on deaf and hard-of-hearing issues, including sign language instruction and accessibility advocacy. Eqla is a current partner of Passe Muraille and operates in adjacent sign language and deaf-accessibility space within the same Belgian market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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