L'abilità Onlus

Name

L'abilità Onlus

Legal name

L'abilità ETS

Website

https://labilita.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability and Special Education Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Special Education, Disability Support & Inclusive Education Nonprofits (BPAGADAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Autism Executive Functioning & Academic Skills Intervention (EDAKAKAI), Autism Communication Support (AAC, Pragmatics & Language) (EDAKAKAG), AAC (Augmentative & Alternative Communication) Devices, Apps & Training (EDAKAIAB), Assistive Technology (AT) & AAC Services (EDAJAKAF)

Keywords

• Disability care services
• Autism rehabilitation programs
• Specialized education centers
• Family respite services
• Cultural accessibility initiatives

Headquarters

HQ city

Milano

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Private Donations: Individual donations from private citizens supporting the organization through one-time or recurring contributions, with tax benefits under Italian law (30% tax deduction up to 30,000 EUR or 10% of income deduction).
2. 5x1000 Tax Designation: Italian taxpayers can designate 5x1000 of their IRPEF tax to the organization using fiscal code 97228140154.
3. Corporate Partnerships and Sponsorships: Corporate donations and CSR partnerships with businesses supporting specific projects or general operations.
4. Social Enterprise Revenue: Revenue from The Right Shop retail store selling solidarity products, artisanal goods from L'ilà brand, and holiday gift packages.
5. Foundation Grants: Project-based funding from private foundations including Fondazione Cariplo, Fondazione AEM Gruppo A2A, Fondazione Banca Popolare di Milano, Fondazione Monte di Lombardia, Otto per Mille della Chiesa Valdese.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

L'abilità ETS is a non-profit association that operates a network of 6 specialized centers in Milan providing rehabilitation, educational, residential, and family support services for children (ages 0–12) with autism spectrum disorder, intellectual disabilities, and severe/profound disabilities. It also delivers cultural accessibility programs (Museo per tutti), inclusive hospitality training (Inclusive Hotel), airport accessibility consulting, and inclusive play education (LudoLab). Operations are funded through donations, foundation grants, 5x1000 tax contributions, and social enterprise sales (L'ilà brand, The Right Shop).

Product overview

L'abilità Onlus operates as a network of specialized service centers for children with disabilities and their families, primarily in Milan, Italy. The organization offers a portfolio of distinct therapeutic, educational, and support services organized around autism spectrum disorders and intellectual disabilities. Core services include residential care (La Casa di L'abilità), day rehabilitation centers (Le piccole case, L'Officina delle abilità, Agenda Blu), and educational programs (All Together). Specialized inclusion initiatives cover cultural accessibility (Museo per tutti), travel accessibility (Inclusive Hotel, Aeroporti accessibili), play education (LudoLab), and family respite (Sabato di Sollievo). The organization also operates social enterprises including the L'ilà handcrafted fashion brand and The Right Shop retail outlet. Services are supported through donations, corporate partnerships, 5x1000 tax donations, and solidarity product sales.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Museo per tutti: An initiative that makes cultural sites accessible to people with intellectual disabilities through guides in Easy to Read and AAC symbols. Active in over 40 locations across Italy since 2015.
• LudoLab – Centro Ludotecnica Inclusiva
• Sabato di Sollievo
• Case Manager Autismo
• L'ilà
• The Right Shop

Products and services

• All Together Educational pathways for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder levels 1-2, including three programs: Allenamenti (executive function enhancement), Lego Club (LEGO therapy for cognitive and social skills), and Social Gym (structured motor activities).
• Agenda Blu Psychoeducational day center for children aged 6-11 with level 3 autism, focusing on developing communication, cognitive, relational, and daily living autonomy skills through individualized and small group activities.
• La Casa di L'abilità Sociosanitary residential community for children with severe to profound disabilities up to 12 years old, providing intensive care, life support, and palliative therapies with 24-hour nursing presence.
• Le piccole case Semiresidential specialized rehabilitation center for children aged 2-11 with Autism Spectrum Disorder, offering early, multidisciplinary intervention with psychoeducational, cognitive-behavioral, rehabilitative, and social programs.
• L'Officina delle abilità Day center for children with intellectual disabilities aged 5-11, promoting cognitive and emotional development through structured activities including logical-cognitive skills, autonomy in feeding and hygiene, communication, relational-emotional skills, and creativity.
• Museo per tutti Cultural accessibility initiative making museums and cultural sites accessible to people with intellectual disabilities through Easy to Read guides and AAC symbol guides, with training programs for museum staff. Over 40 cultural sites in Italy have been made accessible through this program.
• Case Manager Autismo Orientation and support service for parents of children with autism up to 12 years, helping families build territorial support networks and coordinating educational, school, health-rehabilitation, and leisure services.
• Inclusive Hotel Consulting service making Best Western Italia hotels accessible to people with Autism Spectrum Disorder through adapted communication materials and staff training. Currently 20 inclusive hotels are available across Italy.
• Aeroporti accessibili Training program for airport staff and creation of accessible communication materials for travelers with autism and their caregivers, developed for Milan Linate and Malpensa airports.
• Sabato di Sollievo Monthly educational respite service for parents of children with disabilities, providing one Saturday per month where children are cared for by specialized educators while parents can rest and recover.
• LudoLab – Centro Ludotecnica Inclusiva Specialized center for play education of children with disabilities up to 11 years, using the Inclusive Ludotechnics method where play becomes a formative and transformative experience tailored to each child's needs.
• L'ilà Handcrafted creations brand offering clothing items and small home decor accessories. Inspired by the Sanskrit word Līlā (divine play of creation), the collection includes kimonos, shorts, aprons, bags, table linens, and skincare sets, produced by artisan women supporting the association.
• The Right Shop Physical and online shop selling solidarity products including seasonal food items (Easter dove, chocolate eggs), the Mind the aut gift box, L'ilà fashion items, and symbolic objects like Il Fiore della Casa supporting the Casa di L'abilità community.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2854 children served through services
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 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

Feature3 records

Partnerships

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

• Fondazione di Comunità MilanocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-promoter of Parchi Giochi per Tutti project with Fondazione Cariplo, collaborating with Comune di Milano and disability organizations to create accessible play areas in all nine Municipalities of Milan.
• Best Western ItaliamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInclusive Hotel project making 20 Best Western hotels in Italy accessible to people with autism spectrum disorder through AAC materials and staff training.
• SEA Aeroporti di MilanocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDevelopment of Autism - In viaggio attraverso l'aeroporto project with ENAC, AiutaMilano, and Fabula Onlus to create accessible airport experiences for travelers with autism at Linate and Malpensa airports.
• FAI - Fondo Ambiente ItalianomajorStrategic or Co-development Partner16 FAI properties integrated into Museo per tutti accessibility network, with Viatris as supporting sponsor.
• Pirelli HangarBicoccamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInclusion of contemporary art museum in Museo per tutti network, with support from Fondazione AEM Gruppo A2A and Fondazione Banca Popolare di Milano. Custom accessibility guides created for three landmark installations.
• Università degli Studi di Milano-BicoccacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partnership through Executive PhD program for study on play culture in migrant families with disabled children, conducted by LudoLab coordinator Elisa Rossoni.
• Fondazione Riccardo CatellacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in ConsideraMI Week initiative organized by Rete ConsideraMI for inclusive events for children with disabilities.
• I Bambini delle FateminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvided paintings by Andrea Antonello, a young artist with autism, to support Forse un drago nascerà inclusive art project at Pinacoteca di Brera.
• Pinacoteca di BreramajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Forse un drago nascerà project creating inclusive art experiences for people with autism and intellectual disabilities.
• Alimentari NavigliominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProduced Non solo chiacchiere solidarity Carnival treats supporting L'abilità services.
• Pasticceria RovidaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHosted Il gusto di incontrarsi solidarity aperitivo event supporting autism services.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Fondazione Don Gnocchi: One of Italy's largest nonprofit rehabilitation providers, operating centers for children and adults with disabilities including autism. Comparable in providing therapeutic, educational, and residential programs and in relying on a mixed donation + public funding model.
• Associazione Persone Down Italia (AIPI/IPD): Italian nonprofit supporting people with Down syndrome across the lifespan. Highly comparable in offering educational programs, family support, and inclusive initiatives funded through donations and grants.
• Centro Benedetta D'Intino: Milan-based nonprofit providing diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation services for children with autism and developmental disorders. Highly comparable services, target population, and Milan-area operating geography.
• AIAS Brescia / AIAS Nazionale: Italian nonprofit providing rehabilitation, educational, and social services for people with intellectual and relational disabilities. Comparable as a multi-center service operator serving families with similar mixed funding profile.
• ANFASS (Associazione Nazionale Famiglie di Persone con Disabilità Intellettiva e/o Relazionale): National Italian disability association running local services, advocacy, and family support. Comparable to L'abilità in serving children with intellectual disabilities and families through a federation of local centers.
• Lega del Filo d'Oro: Italian nonprofit providing specialized educational and rehabilitative services for people with deafblindness and multiple disabilities across the lifespan. Most comparable to L'abilità for operating a national network of specialized residential and day centers funded via donations.
• Fondazione Italiana Autismo (FIA): Italy-focused research and service foundation supporting autism. Comparable for operating in the autism-specific services space serving children and families, though tilted more toward research.

Regional players

• Fondazione De Marchi: Milan-based pediatric health nonprofit. Comparable in operating within Lombardy, supporting children's health and disability services, and using mixed donation + institutional funding.
• Cooperativa Sociale Progetto Persona: Italian social cooperative providing disability services (autism, intellectual disabilities) primarily in Lombardy. Comparable service portfolio (ABA, cognitive, family support) and operating geography to L'abilità's Milan core.

Broad incumbents

• Fondazione Telethon: Major Italian biomedical research foundation with disability-related funding. Comparable in scale of fundraising and 5x1000 channel usage, though focused on genetic disease research rather than direct service delivery.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/labilita
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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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