URAPEDA Bourgogne Franche-Comté Centre

What URAPEDA Bourgogne Franche-Comté Centre does

URAPEDA Bourgogne Franche-Comté Centre is the regional office of the URAPEDA Grand Est interregional network, a French non-profit association (loi 1901) operating from 16 Rue Jean Renoir, 21000 Dijon. It delivers professional inclusion and accessibility services for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals across the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region, supported by a headcount of 7 staff and operating within the national ANPEDA Fédération, recognized as a public utility.

The organization deploys certified professionals — LSF interpreters, LPC (Langue française Parlée Complétée) coders, and communication interfaces — to translate or adapt oral and written messages across medical, legal, employment, educational, and civil-life contexts. Service lines include professional inclusion support, workplace accommodations and ergonomic assessments, structured LSF/LPC training (12 levels × 30 hours, aligned with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages), lip-reading sessions, and accessible medication-notice translations. Remote delivery is enabled through integrations with the ACCEO platform (video interpretation, LPC coding, instant speech transcription) and the Tadeo software/TadeoBox subscription service for workplace use.

The revenue model is multi-stream: professional-service contracts billed to employers and Pôle Emploi, training fees funded via the Compte Personnel de Formation (CPF), donations and corporate mécénat, and operational grants from Agefiph and regional councils (Alsace, Bourgogne, Champagne-Ardenne). GTM is hybrid — sales-led to enterprises and public employment services, community-led through local offices, Café-Signe events, awareness sessions, and partner referrals. The broader URAPEDA Grand Est network spans five French regional offices (Ile-de-France, Picardie-Champagne-Ardenne, Lorraine-Alsace, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, PACA-Corse), each training more than 100 people per year in French Sign Language.

Name

URAPEDA Bourgogne Franche-Comté Centre

Legal name

URAPEDA Bourgogne - Franche-Comté

Website

https://urapeda-grandest.weebly.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

URAPEDA Bourgogne Franche-Comté Centre is a French non-profit regional office providing LSF interpretation, LPC coding, communication-interface services, and structured sign-language training to support professional inclusion and workplace accessibility for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals, funded by Agefiph, regional councils, CPF, and employer contracts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability and Accessibility Services

NAICS

Translation and Interpretation Services (541930), Educational Services (611), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Sign Language Learning Programs (ASL/BSL, etc.) (EDAMAFAM), Deaf/Hard of Hearing & Vision Services (Audiology, Interpreting, Orientation & Mobility) (EDAJAKAI), Accessibility & Special-Needs Customer Support (BPAAABAM)

Keywords

• Sign language interpretation
• Deaf accessibility services
• Professional inclusion support
• Hearing disability accommodation
• LSF and LPC training

Headquarters

HQ city

Dijon

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Services Revenue: Services provided to employers and public employment services for workplace accommodations, interpretation services, and accessibility solutions. Billed through professional service contracts and government funding mechanisms (Agefiph).
2. Training Fees: LSF (French Sign Language) and LPC training offered to individuals and organizations. Individual registration available (without invoice), professional training registration with CPF (personal training account) funding options.
3. Donations and Partnerships: Individual donations and corporate sponsorship/mécénat partnerships support organizational activities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

URAPEDA Bourgogne Franche-Comté Centre is a non-profit regional association providing professional communication and inclusion services for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals. Its core offerings include French Sign Language (LSF) interpretation, Langue française Parlée Complétée (LfPC) coding, multi-modal communication interface services, structured LSF and LPC training programs, lip reading sessions, deafness awareness training for employers, and workplace accommodation support from schooling through to employment. Services are delivered by certified professionals and supplemented with remote accessibility platforms (ACCEO and Tadeo).

Product overview

URAPEDA Bourgogne Franche-Comté Centre is part of the URAPEDA Grand Est network, providing specialized services for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals' professional inclusion. The organization offers a portfolio of complementary services: interpretation and communication professionals (Interprètes LSF, Interfaces de Communication, Codeurs LPC) who facilitate accessibility in professional and daily settings; training programs (Formation LSF in 12 levels following CECRL, Formation LPC, and lip reading sessions) delivered by qualified deaf instructors; and technology solutions including ACCEO video interpretation platform and Tadeo software. Additional offerings include translated medication notices in LSF with audio and simplified text versions, deafness awareness training for enterprises, and comprehensive hearing disability compensation services covering workplace accommodations and technical adaptations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• LSF Interpretation Service (Interprète LSF) Professional French Sign Language interpretation translating between LSF and French for conferences, meetings, medical appointments, legal proceedings, and civil acts (e.g., marriages, PACS). Interpreters maintain neutrality and professional secrecy. Targeted at deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals as well as event organizers, healthcare, legal, and government bodies.
• Communication Interface Service (Interface de Communication) Communication professionals mastering LSF, signed French, LPC, gestural communication, and note-taking to facilitate oral/written message transmission. They adapt pedagogical strategies to develop autonomy in professional and daily life settings, respecting the deaf individual's chosen communication mode and bound by professional secrecy.
• LPC Coding Service (Codeur LPC) Professional coding service using Langue française Parlée Complétée (LfPC) to make oral messages accessible to deaf individuals. Coders transmit spoken messages faithfully without adding opinions and respect professional secrecy.
• LSF Training Program (Formation LSF) Structured French Sign Language training program in 12 levels of 30 hours each, from initiation to advanced, following CECRL. Open to individuals (registration without invoice) and professionals (CPF funding pathway). Delivered by qualified deaf instructors.
• LPC Training (Formation LPC) LPC training in two phases: 20 hours of LPC keys learning followed by 25 hours of speech fluency practice. Organized based on demand; available through CPF funding for professionals.
• Lip Reading Training (Séance LLBF) Individual training sessions to improve lip reading skills and avoid misinterpretation of oral messages for hard-of-hearing individuals, with scheduled planning, initial and final evaluation.
• Accessible Medication Notices (Notices de Médicaments Traduites)

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 100 people trained in French Sign Language annually in each region
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

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

• ANPEDA FédérationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational federation recognized as public utility. ANPEDA brings together parents of deaf children and local associations. Acts as spokesperson for member associations before government bodies including Ministry of Education, Health, Social Affairs, and Culture.
• AgefiphcoreOthersGovernment organization managing funds for professional inclusion of disabled individuals. Supports employment integration and workplace accommodations for deaf workers.
• Pôle EmploimajorOthersFrench public employment service. Partners in professional integration programs for deaf job seekers and employment support.
• Region Alsace / Region Bourgogne / Region Champagne-ArdennemajorGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional councils providing funding and support for association activities and professional inclusion programs.
• Cap EmploimajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSpecialized employment service for disabled individuals. Provides support for job placement and workplace accommodations for deaf workers.
• ACCEOcoreTechnology or IntegrationAccessibility platform providing video interpretation in French Sign Language, LPC coding, and instant speech transcription. Enables deaf individuals to communicate remotely with hearing persons.
• TadeocoreTechnology or IntegrationWorkplace communication software for deaf employees. Provides video interpretation, LPC coding, and speech transcription services accessible via TadeoBox device.
• AltercodemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in translating medication notices into accessible formats including LSF, audio, and easy-to-read text.
• Les Chiens du Silence (ACS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation providing guide dogs for deaf individuals free of charge to promote independence and accessibility.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• SurdiFrance: National French association representing deaf and hard-of-hearing people, providing advocacy, accessibility services, and sign language training. Direct peer in mission and beneficiary base, competing for LSF training learners and institutional visibility.
• ACCEO: Remote accessibility platform providing video interpretation in LSF, LPC coding, and instant speech transcription. URAPEDA integrates ACCEO to deliver its services remotely; ACCEO is both a technology partner and a partial substitute, since it offers interpretation directly to end users.
• ANPEDA Fédération: Parent national federation of associations for parents of deaf children, recognized as a public utility. It is the umbrella organization for URAPEDA and similar regional associations, making it the closest structural peer and ecosystem parent.
• Tadeo: Workplace communication accessibility software combining video interpretation, LPC coding, and speech transcription via the TadeoBox hardware. Closely comparable to URAPEDA's professional workplace accommodation offering, with overlapping customer base among employers hiring deaf staff.
• URAPEDA Ile-de-France: Sibling regional association under the URAPEDA network serving the Paris region. Offers essentially the same portfolio of LSF interpretation, training, and accessibility services; effectively a sister entity and closest internal peer for benchmarking service offering and capacity.
• URAPEDA PACA-Corse: Regional URAPEDA association serving the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur and Corsica regions. Same service model, federation affiliation, and customer base as URAPEDA Bourgogne Franche-Comté, with comparable training and interpretation offerings.
• FNSF (Fédération Nationale des Sourds de France): National federation of deaf associations in France, advocating for sign language rights and providing community support. Operates in the same ecosystem and competes for member engagement, training registrations, and public funding allocations.

Emerging players

• Réseau Sourds & Santé: French network focused on healthcare accessibility for deaf patients, including adapted medical communication. Adjacent to URAPEDA's medication notice translation work and a potential collaborator or partial substitute in the healthcare accessibility niche.

Broad incumbents

• Vivendi (Accessibilité): Large media and entertainment group with accessibility initiatives (subtitling, sign language interpretation in broadcast). Represents a much larger incumbent with overlapping accessibility commitments and substantially more resources to scale specialized services.

Regional players

• UNISDA: National union of associations for deaf and hard-of-hearing people, focused on professional inclusion and accessibility. Operates in overlapping mission space with URAPEDA but is structured as a separate national network with its own regional chapter logic.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

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