Aapei Epanou

What Aapei Epanou does

AAPEI EPANOU is a French medico-social association (Loi 1901 non-profit) founded in 1955 and headquartered in Seynod, Annecy (Haute-Savoie). It supports people with intellectual disabilities or autism across the lifespan through 18 establishments and services, employing 450 professionals and engaging more than 350 governing members while serving nearly 1,000 beneficiaries. The service portfolio spans two large sheltered work establishments (ESAT Le Parmelan with 193 places and ESAT La Ferme de Chosal with 63 places), multiple residential facilities (EAM La Ferme des Roches for autism, EAM Les Iris for elderly beneficiaries, EANM Les Roseaux, EANM Les Hauts de Chosal, Hébergements Le Parmelan), home and community-based services (Cap Handi Services, SAVS Archim'aide serving 108 beneficiaries in independent and grouped housing, Habitats Inclusifs across Annecy, Cran Gevrier, and Thônes), day services, a children's complex (Crèche Galipettes and DIME/IME), a transitional program for young adults with autism (Dispositif Horizon), and inclusion/leisure offerings (Service Loisirs Vacances, Chalet du Grand Bornand, Art'Recyclerie).

The association's distinctive methodology is the FALC (Facile à Lire et à Comprendre — Easy to Read and Understand) accessible communication framework, deployed through a dedicated accessible website version. It operates within the French regulatory framework as a CDAPH-authorized provider and a member of the UNAPEI national federation, the departmental UDAPEI 74, and Collectif Handicap 74. Revenue mechanics are dominated by regulated public funding from the Conseil Départemental 74 and social security (per-diem and PCH allocations for home services), supplemented by donations (eligible for 66% tax deduction), corporate mécénat, legacies, and annual membership fees. Distribution is regional and direct: beneficiaries access services through departmental placements and family referrals, with community-led advocacy through UNAPEI/UDAPEI 74 and Collectif Handicap 74 driving engagement.

Name

Aapei Epanou

Legal name

AAPEI EPANOU

Website

https://epanou.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1955

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

AAPEI EPANOU is a French medico-social non-profit association (Loi 1901), founded in 1955, operating 18 establishments and services in Haute-Savoie that support nearly 1,000 people with intellectual disabilities or autism across residential, vocational, home-care, and inclusion programs, delivered by 450 professionals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medico-Social Disability Services

NAICS

Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (62321), Social Assistance (624), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialized Assisted Living for Developmental/Intellectual Disabilities (Adult) (HLADABAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Autism Communication Support (AAC, Pragmatics & Language) (EDAKAKAG), Autism Classroom & School Program Support (Inclusion/Resource) (EDAKAKAC)

Keywords

• Medico-social services
• Disability care services
• Sheltered employment
• Residential care facilities
• Autism support services

Headquarters

HQ city

Seynod

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices13 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations and Legacies: Individual donations, corporate sponsorship (mécénat), and legacy bequests. Donors receive a 66% tax deduction on their contributions. Legacies and donations are exempt from succession taxes.
2. Home Care Services (PCH): Cap Handi Services provides home support funded through Prestation de Compensation Handicap (PCH) allocations from the departmental council. Families may also receive 50% tax credits on service expenses.
3. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees (cotisation) from over 350 members, providing both revenue and governance participation.
4. Service Fees: Establishments and services operate through public funding arrangements with social security and departmental authorities, supplemented by service fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

AAPEI Epanou operates a comprehensive medico-social service ecosystem of 18 establishments supporting people with intellectual disabilities or autism across the Annecy (Haute-Savoie) region. Offerings include sheltered work establishments (ESAT), residential care facilities (EAM, EANM), home support services, children's services (IME, crèche), specialized autism programs, inclusive housing, and leisure/vacation services. The association supports nearly 1,000 people with 450 professionals across the full care pathway from early childhood to elderly care.

Product overview

Aapei Epanou is a medico-social association (Loi 1901) that operates a portfolio of 18 establishments and services for people with intellectual disabilities or autism in the Annecy region of Haute-Savoie, France. The offering is organized as a comprehensive support ecosystem rather than a unified software product: it includes sheltered work establishments (ESAT Le Parmelan with 193 places and ESAT La Ferme de Chosal with 63 places) providing vocational activities; residential facilities (EAM La Ferme des Roches, EAM Les Iris, EANM Les Roseaux, EANM Les Hauts de Chosal, Hébergements Le Parmelan, Habitats Inclusifs) offering varying levels of accommodation and support; day care and home support services (SAVS Archim'aide, Cap Handi Services, Accueil de jour); children's services (Complexe Enfants with IME and daycare); specialized autism support (Dispositif Horizon); and leisure/social programs (Service Loisirs Vacances, Chalet du Grand Bornand, Art'Recyclerie). The organization has been operating for 70 years and supports approximately 1,000 people with 450 professionals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Art'Recyclerie: A solidarity workshop and showroom dedicated to collecting, transforming, and revaluing objects for artistic creation and social inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities, located at La Balme-de-Sillingy.

Products and services

• ESAT Le Parmelan Sheltered work establishment (Établissement et Service d'Aide par le Travail) with 193 places for adults with intellectual disabilities or autism, providing vocational activities across three sites in Seynod and Rumilly.
• ESAT La Ferme de Chosal Sheltered work establishment providing 63 places for adults with intellectual disabilities or autism, focused on agriculture, horticulture, and green space maintenance, located on a 12-hectare property near Cruseilles.
• EAM La Ferme des Roches Medicalized residential facility (Établissement d'Accueil Médicalisé) providing 39 places for adults with autism from age 20, including 2 temporary reception places and 5 day care places, located in Chaumont.
• EAM Les Iris Medicalized residential facility with 40 places for adults over 45 with intellectual disabilities showing signs of dependency related to aging and disability, plus 2 temporary and 5 day care places, located in Sillingy.
• EANM Les Roseaux Non-medicalized residential facility (Établissement d'Accueil Non Médicalisé) with 43 accommodation places and 8 day care places for adults requiring significant medico-social support, located in La Balme de Sillingy.
• EANM Les Hauts de Chosal Accommodation complex for ESAT workers (19 places) and seniors with disabilities (24 studio places for those over 60), located in Cruseilles.
• Hébergements Le Parmelan Housing facilities for ESAT workers including Foyer Le petit Bois (16 places), Foyer le Champ d'Or (38 places), Foyer de vie Les Coquelicots (10 places), and apartments totaling 96 places across Rumilly and Seynod locations.
• SAVS Archim'aide Social life support service (Service d'Accompagnement à la Vie Sociale) providing 94 places for home-based support and 14 places in grouped apartments for adults with intellectual disabilities, plus 5 temporary studio apartments and 1 temporary accommodation place.
• Cap Handi Services Home autonomy service for children, adolescents, and adults with disabilities, providing individualized support at home or from home, with staff available Monday to Saturday 6h-22h.
• Dispositif Horizon Transitional socio-professional support service for 20 young adults from age 16 with autism spectrum disorders, offering evaluation, socio-professional accompaniment, network animation, and temporary housing for 18 months (renewable once).
• Complexe Enfants Children's complex including Petite crèche Galipettes (for children 3 months to 6 years) and DIME (Dispositif IME) with SESSAD, children services (6-12 years), and adolescent/young adult services (12+ years), located in Seynod.
• Service Loisirs Vacances Leisure and vacation service helping people with disabilities take adapted vacations, including management of the chalet in Grand Bornand.
• Art'Recyclerie Solidarity and creative space where objects are collected, transformed, and sold as unique pieces, providing employment and inclusion opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities in La Balme-de-Sillingy.
• Chalet du Grand Bornand Vacation chalet in Grand Bornand, 296m2 with 6 bedrooms accommodating 12 people, accessible for people with reduced mobility, available for rent year-round.
• Habitats Inclusifs Inclusive housing with 15 unfurnished studio apartments across three sites (6 in Annecy, 5 in Cran Gevrier, 4 in Thônes) for adults with disabilities capable of independent living, with shared spaces and an animator present 4 days per week.
• Accueil de jour Le Parmelan Day reception facility with 10 places for ESAT workers who cannot work full time, offering flexible daytime support, social skills development, and activity programs.

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, strategic and minor.

• UNAPEIcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational federation defending rights of people with intellectual disabilities and their families. AAPEI Epanou is a member organization, benefiting from network resources, advocacy support, and shared best practices.
• UDAPEI 74coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDepartmental union of associations for people with disabilities in Haute-Savoie. AAPEI Epanou participates in collective advocacy and resource sharing at the departmental level.
• Collectif Handicap74coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollective of disability associations in Haute-Savoie working on shared advocacy campaigns and rights enforcement at local level.
• LADAPTstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Dispositif Horizon program for young adults with autism (16+). LADAPT provides SAMSAH A3A services as part of the coordinated program alongside AAPEI Epanou and Ordre de Malte France.
• Ordre de Malte FrancestrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Dispositif Horizon program. One of three associations (with AAPEI Epanou as project lead and LADAPT) providing coordinated support for young adults with autism.
• Eric ProwalskiminorOthersMichelin-starred chef at La Rotonde (Hôtel Les Trésoms, Annecy) since 2021. Serves as association patron, providing visibility and support for charitable initiatives.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• LADAPT: French association providing medico-social services for people with disabilities, including autism, across residential, vocational, and supported-employment settings. AAPEI Epanou's direct partner in Dispositif Horizon, with highly comparable operating model and population served.
• Fondation des Apprentis d'Auteuil: French foundation supporting children, adolescents, and young adults in vulnerable situations, including those with disabilities, through residential, educational, and inclusion programs. Comparable in serving a similar population with multi-establishment operations.
• APAJH: Major French association (Association Pour Adultes et Jeunes Handicapés) operating residential facilities, ESATs, and inclusive services for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Closely comparable multi-establishment nonprofit model serving the same population.
• AFG Autisme: French federation dedicated to autism spectrum disorders, supporting families and operating specialized services nationally. Highly comparable in its autism-specific focus (e.g., EAM La Ferme des Roches, Dispositif Horizon).
• ADAPEI: Network of departmental associations (ADAPEI) structurally identical to AAPEI Epanou — parent-led nonprofits running ESATs, residential homes, and specialized services for people with intellectual disabilities across France.
• APF France Handicap: Large French disability association offering residential, employment, advocacy, and home support services. Comparable in scale, population served, and advocacy-driven governance model.
• Ordre de Malte France: Humanitarian organization operating medico-social establishments for people with disabilities and vulnerable groups. AAPEI Epanou's partner in Dispositif Horizon with directly overlapping autism and disability service offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Croix-Rouge française: Largest French humanitarian organization with significant medico-social activity including disability services, home care, and inclusion programs. Comparable in nonprofit funding mix and reliance on public authorization, though far broader in scope.
• UNAPEI: National federation of which AAPEI Epanou is a member. Operates at the national advocacy and federation level rather than directly delivering local services, but its member organizations (including AAPEI Epanou) constitute the most direct comparable set.

Emerging players

• Fédération Française SESSAD: Federation representing SESSAD-style home and inclusion support services for children with disabilities — directly overlapping with AAPEI Epanou's Complexe Enfants SESSAD services and indicative of the broader specialized-services ecosystem in which AAPEI Epanou operates.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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