Mes Mains en Or

What Mes Mains en Or does

Mes Mains en Or is a French non-profit association (loi 1901, SIRET 53277796800027) headquartered in Le Palais sur Vienne with a registered office in Limoges, founded in 2010-2011 as an associative publishing house dedicated to making children's literature accessible to children with visual, intellectual, and other disabilities. The association produces adapted and original books combining braille, large print (Luciole font), tactile images, and audio, organized into collections such as Tacti Braille, Mes docs en braille, Éduc & Braille, and Je Lis Déjà en Braille. Its core technical capabilities include FALC (Facile à Lire et à Comprendre) adaptation methodology, tactile book production, braille embossing, and co-developed 3D-printed educational tools (geometry kits, measurement tools, spatial orientation instruments) manufactured in partnership with CMR 3D.

The product portfolio spans three categories: adapted tactile and braille books (e.g., Familles, Pas à Pas, ABC Tactile, Zizis et Zézettes, Le Grand Méchant); educational games and tools including the CONSEN'T pedagogical card game on consent and sexuality, crocheted anatomical models, and tactile STEM kits; and mediation/training kits (HANDI'KIT, Mon Kit Braille, simulation masks) for disability awareness workshops. Mes Mains en Or monetizes through direct e-commerce sales (price range €5-€850), an annual Les Belles Histoires magazine subscription (€150/year), equipment rental (HANDI'KIT €150-€200), professional training services for medical-social establishments and educators, and donations and membership fees via HelloAsso. The association is a member of the Fédération des Aveugles de France and serves families, specialized teachers, sexologists, librarians, and bookshop retailers across France with limited international shipping.

Name

Mes Mains en Or

Legal name

Association Mes Mains en Or

Website

https://mesmainsenor.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Mes Mains en Or is a French non-profit publishing house that creates and adapts children's books in braille, large print, tactile, and FALC formats, alongside educational games and 3D-printed tools, serving children with disabilities, their families, and specialized educators.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Accessible Children's Book Publishing

NAICS

All Other Schools and Instruction (61169)

SIC

Books: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2731), Miscellaneous Publishing (2741)

akta.pro primary industry

Accessible & Alternative Format Materials (Braille, Large Print, Audio, Tactile Graphics) (EDAGAMAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

AT for Reading, Writing & Learning (Literacy/Executive Function) Tools & Training (EDAKAIAC), Reading & Literacy Intervention Materials for Learning Disabilities (Dyslexia, Decoding, Comprehension) (EDAGAMAH), Special Needs & Inclusive Learning Trade (Dyslexia, ADHD, ASD Supports) (EDAGAIAL), Dyslexia & Reading Intervention Programs (EDAMAJAI)

Keywords

• Accessible children's books
• Braille publishing
• Tactile educational tools
• FALC adapted literature
• Disability inclusive publishing

Headquarters

HQ city

Nouvelle France

HQ country

Mauritius

HQ region

Africa

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Sale of adapted tactile books, braille books, educational tools, games, and kits. One-time purchases with prices ranging from €5 to €850. Includes downloadable digital resources.
2. Professional Training Services: Training programs for professionals on adapted books and reading, life intimacy and sexuality education, and self-determination. Custom training and interventions offered.
3. Donations and Membership: Association receives donations through HelloAsso platform and generates revenue through membership fees (adhésion).
4. Subscription/Magazine: Annual subscription to Les Belles Histoires magazine in braille and large print - 150€ per year (12 issues).
5. Equipment Rental: HANDI'KIT available for rental (150€ for 6 weeks, 200€ for 8 weeks) in addition to direct purchase (850€).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Mes Mains en Or is an associative (non-profit) publishing house that creates and adapts children's books into accessible formats — braille, large print, tactile images, and FALC (Easy to Read and Understand) — for children with visual, intellectual, and cognitive disabilities. The association also produces specialized educational tools (3D-printed geometry kits, crocheted anatomical models), pedagogical card games, Braille learning kits, and offers professional training programs on accessible reading and disability-inclusive education.

Product overview

Mes Mains en Or is an associative publishing house that creates and adapts children's books and educational tools to make them accessible to children with visual, intellectual, and other disabilities. The portfolio centers on three core product categories: (1) Adapted and original books in Braille, large print, and tactile formats, including titles like 'Familles', 'Pas à Pas', 'Zizis et Zézettes', and 'ABC Tactile', organized in collections such as Tacti Braille, Mes docs en braille, Éduc & Braille, and Je Lis Déjà en Braille; (2) Pedagogical and educational tools including card games (CONSEN'T), anatomical models in crochet, and 3D-printed geometry and measurement tools manufactured by CMR 3D partners; (3) Mediation and training kits such as HANDI'KIT, Mon Kit Braille, and visual simulation masks for disability awareness workshops. The company also publishes professional guides and youth-oriented materials on topics like menstruation, sexuality education, and visual disability awareness.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Familles (Tactile Book) Tactile book in Braille and large print exploring the diversity of family structures, adapted from Georgette's original work. Targeted at children with visual impairments and their families.
• Pas à Pas (Documentary Book) Original documentary in Braille, large print, tactile images, and audio about animal tracks and footprints. Includes audio files and activity sheets. Part of the 'Mes docs en braille' collection.
• ABC Tactile (Alphabet Book) Alphabet book in Braille and large print with tactile letters and removable Braille cell for learning the alphabet and Braille writing. Part of the Éduc & Braille collection.
• Tout sur les règles ! - FALC FALC adaptation of Anna Roy's book about menstruation, designed for young girls with visual or intellectual disabilities. Part of the Les P'tits Curieux collection.
• Les Belles Histoires (Annual Subscription) Monthly magazine subscription adapting Bayard Éditions' 'Les Belles Histoires' into Braille and large print for children, priced at €150/year for 12 issues.
• CONSEN'T (Educational Card Game) Pedagogical card game about consent, love, friendship, and sexuality for youth with disabilities, co-created with psychologist Anaïs Mazella. Designed for use in medical-social establishments.
• Coffret Solides coupés (3D-Printed Geometry Kit) 3D-printed geometry kit with 19 cut solids for teaching spatial reasoning and geometry to visually impaired students. Manufactured by CMR 3D.
• Horloge Espace-Temps Clock tool for learning spatial and temporal orientation using the clock dial technique for visually impaired individuals. Manufactured by CMR 3D.
• Kit d'outils de géométrie Geometry tracing tools kit including templates for quadrilaterals, polygons, triangles, circles, and ellipses. Manufactured by CMR 3D for visually impaired students.
• HANDI'KIT (Mediation Kit) Complete mediation kit for visual disability awareness workshops including simulation masks, Braille tools, tactile images, and activity guides. Available for purchase at €850 or rental (€150/6 weeks, €200/8 weeks).
• Crocheted Anatomical Educational Tools Crocheted anatomical representations (vulva, penis, and pregnant woman with baby doll) for sex and pregnancy education with visually impaired and intellectually disabled youth.
• Kit Vulve et Pénis (Educational Kit) Complete educational kit with fabric anatomical models of vulva and penis for sex education, including the P'tit Guide Pro companion guide for educators.
• HANDI'ZOOM: la déficience visuelle (Professional Guide) Guide for professionals in culture, education, and animation to understand and accommodate visually impaired people.
• Mon Kit Braille (Braille Learning Kit) Kit containing tablet, stylus, Braille alphabet, and explanatory sheet for learning Braille writing.
• Mon Kit de sensibilisation (Awareness Kit) Simplified sensitivity kit for discovering visual impairment and initiating Braille learning in awareness and education settings.
• Professional Training Services Custom training programs for professionals on adapted books and reading, life intimacy and sexuality education, self-determination, and emotions. Includes on-site interventions for institutions and organizations.
• Custom Accessible Communication Albums Custom co-constructed tactile albums and accessible communication services, including co-design with target users, for partner organizations seeking tailored accessible materials.

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ASEI (Agir Soigner Éduquer Insérer)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Co-development partnership with ASEI for the CONSEN'T educational card game on consent, love, friendship, and sexuality. Psychologist Anaïs Mazella from ASEI co-created the game, which was tested in multiple ASEI medical-social establishments.
• Nora Pichon, Myriam Reynier, Christophe ReynierminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Partnership with transcriptors and adaptors (Nora Pichon, Myriam Reynier) and ICACS specialist (Christophe Reynier) from the RECOP network for the geometry tools kit development.
• CMR 3DcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2024Partnership with CMR 3D, a company specializing in 3D modeling and printing, laser cutting and engraving for people with disabilities and/or aging populations. CMR 3D designs and manufactures tactile educational tools including geometry kits, measurement tools, and spatial orientation instruments. Products include Coffret Solides Coupés (€499), Kit d'outils de géométrie (€261), Horloge Espace-Temps (€180), and adapted measurement tools.
• CTRDV (Centre Technique Régional pour la Déficience Visuelle)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Partnership with CTRDV's Transcriber-Ergotherapist team from the RECOP network (Réseau Collaboratif D'outils Pédagogiques Adaptés) in Rhône-Alpes for the development of tactile geometry tools.
• Benjamin NagelminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Partnership with Benjamin Nagel, a specialist in orientation and mobility, for the development of the Horloge Espace-Temps tool for spatial and temporal orientation learning.
• Mathilde TremouletminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Partnership with Mathilde Tremoulet, a specialized teacher at IME, for the development of adapted measurement and tracing tools.
• Fédération des Aveugles de FrancecoreOthersMes Mains en Or is a member of the Fédération des Aveugles et Amblyopes de France (Federation of Blind and Partially Sighted of France), providing network access and credibility.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• American Printing House for the Blind (APH): Largest non-profit organization creating accessible educational materials for visually impaired people in the United States. Comparable as a non-profit producer of Braille, tactile, and large print educational materials, but operating primarily in the US market.
• National Braille Press: US non-profit Braille publishing and production organization serving blind and print-disabled readers. Comparable as a non-profit accessible book publisher, though operating primarily in the US market.

Others

• Bayard Jeunesse: Major French children's publisher whose 'Les Belles Histoires' magazine is adapted into Braille and large print by Mes Mains en Or as a subscription product. Represents a key content partnership and a benchmark for French children's publishing scale.
• CTRDV (Centre Technique Régional pour la Déficience Visuelle): French regional technical center for visual impairment that partners with Mes Mains en Or for tactile geometry tools through the RECOP network. Comparable as a specialized technical partner in adapted educational materials.
• Fédération des Aveugles et Amblyopes de France: French federation representing blind and partially sighted people, of which Mes Mains en Or is a member organization. Ecosystem peer and advocacy network that shapes French disability education policy and partnerships.
• Éditions Les 400 coups: Québécois children's book publisher that partners with Mes Mains en Or for audio and tactile adaptations (e.g., Le Grand Méchant). Comparable as a children's publishing partner enabling accessible format adaptations.

Broad incumbents

• Bibliothèque Nationale Braille et des Déficients Visuels (BNFA): French national library serving blind and visually impaired readers with Braille and audio collections. Comparable as a major accessible reading content provider, though operating as a non-profit national library rather than a commercial publisher.
• Réseau Canopé: French public education network under the Ministry of Education, providing educational resources and training to teachers. Comparable as a broader special education and inclusive education resource provider serving the same institutional teacher buyer segments.

Direct peers

• Les Doigts Qui Rêvent: French publisher of tactile and Braille books for blind and visually impaired children. Direct comparable to Mes Mains en Or in accessible children's literature, with overlapping product categories (tactile books, Braille books) and similar customer segments (libraries, schools, families).
• Voir de Près: French publisher adapting literary works into large print format for visually impaired readers. Direct competitor in the accessible reading space, particularly for the large print product category that Mes Mains en Or also serves with its Luciole font books.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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