CRISPESH

What CRISPESH does

CRISPESH (Centre de recherche pour l'inclusion des personnes en situation de handicap) is a Montreal-based non-profit applied research center and Centre Collédial de Transfert de Technologie (CCTT) founded in 2010 by Cégep du Vieux Montréal and Collège Dawson, with management transferred to an independent non-profit entity in July 2015. The center conducts applied research, delivers training, and provides advisory services aimed at improving the social, educational, and professional inclusion of people with disabilities, organized around three axes: school inclusion, professional inclusion, and social inclusion. Its work is grounded in the Model of Disability Creation Process (Processus de production du handicap) framework, with a dedicated focus on Indigenous (First Nations) disability inclusion and on underserved groups such as people with intellectual disabilities and autism spectrum disorder.

CRISPESH's product portfolio centers on validated assessment and knowledge-transfer instruments. Core offerings include INCLUVIS (a self-diagnostic tool for organizations to evaluate inclusion across five employment stages, released 2021, with an employee variant INCLUVIS Employé in 2023), the Nisidotam.ca platform for First Nations disability inclusion training (2022), a free CLOM/MOOC on inclusive higher education delivered via Moodle (2022), and a bilingual neuromixed workplace-communication guide (2024). Supporting services include applied research, program evaluation, social-innovation consulting, customized training, and knowledge transfer through a monthly podcast (Réfléchir l'inclusion), midis-conférences (35 held between 2020 and 2025), an annual symposium, and a YouTube archive.

The business model is grant-and-contract based. Revenue is generated primarily through recurring provincial and federal government funding — ministère de l'Enseignement supérieur (MES), ministère de l'Économie, de l'Innovation et de l'Énergie (MEIE), NSERC, OPHQ, Centraide du Grand Montréal — augmented by service contracts and consulting engagements with educational institutions, Indigenous commissions, employer associations (Conseil du patronat du Québec, ROSEPH), and community organizations (CSSSPNQL, CDRHPNQ, SPHERE, SEMO Montérégie). Free digital resources (MOOCs, guides) operate as a freemium top-of-funnel layer, while customized services are delivered under multi-year contracts. Customer segments span higher education institutions, community organizations, employers and SMEs, First Nations organizations, and government bodies, with international collaborations extending the model to Belgian partners under the Québec–Wallonie-Bruxelles commission.

Name

CRISPESH

Legal name

CRISPESH - Centre de recherche pour l'inclusion des personnes en situation de handicap

Website

https://crispesh.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CRISPESH is a Montreal-based non-profit applied research center (CCTT) founded in 2010 that conducts research, training, and advisory services to advance the social, educational, and professional inclusion of people with disabilities, serving universities, employers, community organizations, and First Nations across Quebec.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability inclusion research and consulting

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (624310), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGAEAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

AT Implementation, Coaching & Professional Development (Teachers/Staff) (EDAKAIAI), Accessibility, Accommodations & Assistive Services (EDALAFAN), Assistive Technology (AT) Evaluations & Needs Assessments (EDAKAIAA)

Keywords

• Disability inclusion research
• Applied social research
• Inclusive education consulting
• Workplace inclusion training
• Knowledge transfer services

Headquarters

HQ city

Montreal

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Research Grants and Government Funding: CRISPESH receives funding from various government sources including the ministère de l'Enseignement supérieur (MES), the ministère de l'Économie, de l'Innovation et de l'Énergie (MEIE), the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), and other provincial and federal government programs. As a non-profit CCTT, they rely heavily on research grants and subsidies to fund their projects.
2. Service Contracts and Consulting: CRISPESH generates revenue through service contracts with partner organizations, consulting engagements, and custom training programs for businesses and institutions seeking to improve inclusion practices.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

CRISPESH conducts applied research and delivers training, consulting, and program evaluation services on the inclusion of persons with disabilities across educational, professional, and social contexts. Its core offerings include the INCLUVIS self-diagnostic tool for organizational inclusion in employment, the Nisidotam.ca training platform for First Nations persons with disabilities, the neuromixed workplace communication guide, and the CLOM MOOC on inclusive higher education, complemented by commissioned applied research, knowledge transfer, and social innovation support services.

Product overview

CRISPESH offers a portfolio of research, tools, and services focused on inclusion of persons with disabilities. Core products include INCLUVIS (self-diagnostic tool for organizational inclusion in employment), Nisidotam.ca (training platform for First Nations persons with disabilities), and the neuromixed communication guide. These are complemented by services including applied research, program evaluation, social innovation consulting, and knowledge transfer through training, podcasts, and conference sessions. The organization also conducts research initiatives on inclusive education, employment inclusion, and social inclusion, with programs like CLOM (MOOC on inclusive education) and various project-based research on disability inclusion.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• INCLUVIS Self-diagnostic tool and guide for organizations to develop inclusive employment practices for persons with disabilities; helps identify barriers and success factors for inclusion and evaluate organizational progress through five evaluation sections.
• Nisidotam.ca Training and awareness platform for First Nations persons with disabilities, combining traditional knowledge with contemporary disability models to promote understanding, acceptance, and social and professional participation.
• INCLUVIS Employ\u00e9 Adapted version of INCLUVIS for employees with intellectual disabilities to evaluate their own workplace environment and level of inclusion.
• CLOM: L'\u00e9ducation inclusive en enseignement sup\u00e9rieur Free online MOOC for higher education faculty and anyone seeking to develop knowledge about inclusive education in postsecondary settings.
• Guide de communication neuromixte Guide to facilitate workplace communication between autistic and non-autistic employees, including supporting infographics in French and English.
• Laboratoire social (Social Laboratory) Experimental and flexible developmental approach that brings together diverse stakeholders to learn through experience, applied to public consultation and international youth inclusion initiatives.
• \u00c9valuation de programmes Program evaluation services for organizations that need to report to funders, improve actions and programs, and highlight successes and lessons learned.
• Services d'accompagnement en innovation sociale Consulting and support services to help organizations develop accessible and inclusive workplace practices, including development of communities of practice and inclusion promotion strategies.
• Formation et transfert des connaissances Training services and knowledge transfer including scientific communications, forums, simulation-based training, and customized workshops on inclusion for community, educational, and corporate settings.
• Recherche appliqu\u00e9e Applied research connecting research with community through practical adaptations based on research findings, collaborating with community, college, and university partners.
• Guide d'am\u00e9nagement de chambres pour enfants ayant un TSA Room design guide for children with autism spectrum disorder based on sensory perceptions and needs, adaptable to individual profiles.
• Midis-conf\u00e9rences Monthly conference sessions for professionals, researchers, teachers, and students on inclusion topics, with recordings available on YouTube.

Quantifiable outcome

• INCLUVIS tool has helped organizations evaluate and improve their inclusion practices across 5 employment stages
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

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

• Cégep du Vieux MontréalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding partner and co-manager of CRISPESH. Provides institutional support and hosts CRISPESH headquarters. Active collaborator on multiple research projects including the inter-order universal design for learning project.
• Collège DawsoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding partner of CRISPESH. Collaborates on research projects and hosts student researchers. Contributed to development of expertise in inclusive education practices.
• SynchronexcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of 59 CCTT bringing together 2,400 experts across Quebec dedicated to innovation through applied research and transfer. CRISPESH is a member of this network.
• ÉCOBES Recherche et TransfertmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative research partner on student success surveys and inclusion studies. Partnered on the major survey of student success at collegial level with over 22,000 respondents.
• Pôle interordres de Montréal (PIM)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommissioned CRISPESH to conduct research on inclusive pedagogy practices in CEGEPs and universities. Project includes Phase 1 report on inclusive teaching practices.
• Commission de la santé et des services sociaux des Premières Nations du Québec et du Labrador (CSSSPNQL)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey partner in First Nations disability inclusion projects including the Nisidotam.ca platform and employment support initiatives for Indigenous peoples with disabilities.
• Commission de développement des ressources humaines des Premières Nations du Québec (CDRHPNQ)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated on multiple projects including rehabilitation of social roles for people with disabilities in First Nations communities and development of training materials.
• Université de MontréalmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner in inter-order projects including universal design for learning research. Collaborates on student supervision and research projects.
• Université du Québec à Rimouski (UQAR)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to adapt INCLUVIS tool for use by interns or employees with intellectual disabilities to evaluate inclusion levels in their organizations.
• Université du Québec à Rimouski (UQAR)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborating to adapt INCLUVIS tool into a simplified version for use by interns or employees with intellectual disabilities.
• Soutien à la Personne Handicapée En Route vers l'Emploi (SPHERE)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in First Nations inclusion projects and neuromixed communication guide development. Provides expertise on employment support for people with disabilities.
• Centre collégial de soutien à l'intégration (CCSI)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of adapted services centers supporting students with disabilities in CEGEPs. Partnered on evaluation instrument development and student success research.
• Haute École EPHEC (Belgium)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational partner through XIe Commission mixte permanente Québec-Wallonie-Bruxelles. Collaboration on inclusive education practices exchange and student entrepreneurship projects.
• SEMO MontérégieminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmployment aid and placement service for people with disabilities. Partner in First Nations inclusion projects and inclusive employment research.
• Office des personnes handicapées du Québec (OPHQ)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvincial body supporting people with disabilities. Funded multiple projects including photography project for student expression and accommodation awareness campaign.
• Centre de Ressources du Social (CERSO) - HELHa (Belgium)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational partner for Alliance project on inclusion of students with specific needs in internships. Cross-cultural collaboration between Quebec and Belgium educational systems.
• Centraide du Grand MontréalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor funder of community initiatives. Supports CRISPESH's social innovation projects in disability inclusion.
• Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux de la Montérégie-Ouest (CISSSMO)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare and social services organization. Partnered on supporting employers in inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities or autism spectrum disorder.
• Conseil du patronat du Québec (CPQ)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor employer organization. Partner in INCLUVIS tool development, First Nations inclusion initiatives, and diversity management training projects.
• Regroupement des organismes spécialisés pour l'emploi des personnes handicapées (ROSEPH)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of specialized employment organizations for people with disabilities. Partner in employer training project and inclusion research.
• Association québécoise des étudiants ayant des incapacités au postsecondaire (AQEIPS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudent advocacy organization. Partner in photography project and student success initiatives, providing perspective of students with disabilities.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital: Canada's largest children's rehabilitation hospital with an embedded research institute (Bloorview Research Institute) focused on disability inclusion. Comparable to CRISPESH in research-to-practice translation for people with disabilities, though larger, clinically focused, and Ontario-based.
• Inclusion Canada: National federation advocating for inclusion and human rights of people with intellectual disabilities and their families. Comparable to CRISPESH through shared inclusion mandate, though operating at national advocacy scale rather than provincial applied research.
• Office des personnes handicapées du Québec (OPHQ): Quebec government agency funding and coordinating disability inclusion services and policy. CRISPESH receives OPHQ project funding, making it a partial funder and quasi-peer in shaping inclusion research priorities across the province.

Direct peers

• Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation of Greater Montreal (CRIR): Quebec-based applied research centre focused on disability, rehabilitation, and inclusion. Comparable to CRISPESH in its research-driven, university/college-affiliated model and Quebec footprint, though broader in clinical rehabilitation scope.
• AlterGo: Quebec non-profit federating organizations promoting inclusion of people with disabilities through sport, recreation, and community participation. Comparable to CRISPESH in mission, Quebec focus, and non-profit service model, though delivered through community programming rather than applied research.
• Canadian Centre on Disability Studies (CCDS) - now Disability and Accessibility Studies, University of Manitoba: Canadian academic and research centre on disability policy and inclusion. Comparable to CRISPESH in producing applied research and policy-relevant training on disability inclusion, though based in Manitoba and embedded in a university rather than a CEGEP.
• Réseau québécois pour l'inclusion sociale (RQIS): Quebec network dedicated to social inclusion of people with disabilities, listed as a CRISPESH network partner. Comparable in promoting community-based inclusion research and practice in Quebec, with similar non-profit and knowledge-transfer structure.

Others

• Cégep du Vieux Montréal: Founding institutional partner and co-host of CRISPESH's headquarters. Comparable as a Quebec CEGEP operator with deep involvement in applied research through Synchronex, though primarily an educational institution rather than a disability-focused non-profit.

Emerging players

• Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion (CCDI): National organization providing research, training, and consulting on workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion. Comparable to CRISPESH in delivering employer-facing inclusion training and consulting, with a broader DEI scope beyond disability.
• CREGÉS - Centre de recherche et d'expertise en gérontologie sociale: Quebec research centre on aging, social inclusion, and community-based support. Overlaps with CRISPESH's social inclusion axis and disability community support, particularly for older adults with disabilities, though centered on gerontology.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles4 records

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