Adaptavie

What Adaptavie does

Adaptavie inc. is a Quebec-based nonprofit organization founded in 1980 that provides adapted physical activity, wellness, sports, respite, and equipment-rental services to people living with functional limitations. Operating from its headquarters at 525 Wilfrid-Hamel E and a secondary Clinique & Espace Adaptavie facility at 4250 1re Avenue in Quebec City, Adaptavie is the sole provider of such comprehensive services in the greater Capitale-Nationale region and serves more than 2,000 people annually across multiple personas, including individuals with physical disabilities, intellectual disabilities, seniors aged 55+, children with autism spectrum disorder, and caregivers seeking respite.

The organization's service portfolio is organized around three pillars: (1) adapted health and wellness programs, including kinesiology sessions ($56 for 8 weeks), seated group fitness ("À l'aise sur chaise"), aquafitness ($72 for 8 weeks), and supervised recreational swimming; (2) adapted sports clubs and major events such as Le Challenge hivernal, an annual winter competition launched in 2011 that brings together 1,000+ athletes; and (3) social-integration services, including daytime respite days ($45/day), specialized summer camps ($175/week), and Camp La Relève ($125/week), a 1:1-ratio program for children aged 5-12 with autism. An equipment-rental catalog and the free Inter'Actif inclusive-activity lending kit, offered in partnership with the Circonflexe network, extend the platform to schools, municipalities, and other organizations.

Revenue mechanics combine low-ticket individual program fees, multi-level government funding (Ville de Québec, Gouvernement du Québec, Gouvernement du Canada, CIUSSS-CN), corporate and foundation grants (Desjardins, Fondation TELUS, PwC, Partage Québec), and high-impact fundraising events — most notably La Randonnée Jimmy Pelletier, a 500 km cycling event with Paralympic ambassador Jimmy Pelletier that raised $505,000 CAD in 2024. Research collaborations with Université Laval and CIRRIS support innovation in the functional-limitations field. The organization holds no patents, has no proprietary technology product, no mobile app, and no disclosed AI capabilities; its competitive position rests on 45 years of regional monopoly, institutional referral pipelines, and brand trust.

Name

Adaptavie

Legal name

Adaptavie inc.

Website

https://actiforme.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Adaptavie is a Quebec-based nonprofit founded in 1980 that delivers adapted physical activity, sports, respite, and equipment-rental services to 2,000+ people with functional limitations annually in the Capitale-Nationale region, where it operates as the sole provider of such services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability and Adapted Physical Activity Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (71394), Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214), Civic and Social Organizations (813410)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090), Services-Miscellaneous Equipment Rental & Leasing (7350)

akta.pro primary industry

Disability & Adaptive Sports Organizations (Paralympic, Special Olympics) (MPAKACAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Adaptive & Special Needs Personal Training (HSADAAAL), Respite Care for Adults with Disabilities / Special Needs (HSABAGAI), Adaptive & Para-Sport Training Programs (MPAKAJAK), Adaptive & Para-Sport Event Organizers (MPAKADAM), Assistive Technology, Adaptive Equipment & Home Exercise Program Training In-Home (HSABADAN)

Keywords

• Adapted physical activity
• Disability wellness services
• Adapted sports programs
• Specialized respite care
• Adaptive equipment rental

Headquarters

HQ city

Quebec

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Adaptavie is a Quebec-based nonprofit that delivers adapted physical activity, sports, respite, and social integration services for people living with physical or intellectual functional limitations. Its portfolio includes kinesiology-led exercise sessions, seated and aquatic fitness classes, adapted sports clubs, specialized summer camps (including Camp La Relève for children with autism), daytime respite programs, and adapted equipment rental. Founded in 1980, it is the sole provider of such comprehensive services in the greater Capitale-Nationale region.

Product overview

Adaptavie offers a unified portfolio of adapted physical activity and social integration services for people with functional limitations in the Capitale-Nationale region of Quebec. The core offering combines adapted physical activities (kinesiology sessions, seated fitness, aquafitness, recreational swimming) with adapted sports clubs and specialized camps (including Camp La Relève for children with autism). Supporting services include equipment rental with a catalog of adapted sports gear and the free Inter'Actif lending kit for inclusive activities. Major fundraising events include the annual Winter Challenge (Le Challenge hivernal) and the Jimmy Pelletier Hike cycling event. The organization serves over 2000 people annually, making it the sole provider of such comprehensive adapted services in the greater Quebec City area.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Kinésiologie (Kinesiology) Supervised physical conditioning activities led by a kinesiologist, where each member follows a personalized exercise program to maintain or improve physical condition for people with physical limitations.
• À l'aise sur chaise (Comfortable in Chair) Group fitness classes conducted in a seated position, designed for wheelchair users or those unable to stand for extended periods.
• Aquaforme (Aquafitness) Group fitness classes directed by a kinesiologist in water to help maintain or improve physical condition.
• Bain récréatif (Recreational Swimming) Free supervised swimming activity led by a kinesiologist for people with physical limitations.
• Clubs sportifs adaptés (Adapted Sports Clubs) Adapted sports clubs providing ongoing athletic programs for people with disabilities.
• Location d'équipement (Equipment Rental) Wide selection of adapted sports equipment available for rental, with a catalog of available equipment and rental rates for individuals and organizations.
• Journées de répit (Respite Days) Leisure activities with diversified programming including sports, creative, and sensory activities that maintain physical and cognitive abilities while offering daytime respite to parents and caregivers.
• Camps spécialisés (Specialized Camps) Summer camps for people with physical or intellectual disabilities, offering week-long programs with adapted activities.
• Camp La Relève Specialized camp for children aged 5-12 with autism spectrum disorder, providing a 1:1 support ratio.
• Le Challenge hivernal (Winter Challenge) Major annual winter sports event gathering over 1,000 athletes at elite, development, and recreational levels competing in adapted winter sports for people with physical or intellectual disabilities.
• La Randonnée Jimmy Pelletier (Jimmy Pelletier Hike) Annual fundraising cycling event where over 80 cyclists accompany paralympic athlete Jimmy Pelletier in a 500 km bike challenge across Quebec roads, raising funds for the organization.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serves 2000+ people annually in programs and services
• +2 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered moderate and core.

• DesjardinsmoderateOthersFinancial partner supporting Adaptavie's mission to improve quality of life for people with functional limitations
• Ville de QuébeccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal partner providing support for Adaptavie's programs and services in the Quebec City region
• Gouvernement du QuébeccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvincial government partner supporting adapted services and disability programs
• Gouvernement du CanadacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal government partner supporting disability services and research
• Université LavalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner contributing to research and innovation in functional limitations field
• CIRRIScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partner specializing in rehabilitation and functional limitations research
• Partage QuébecmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional partner supporting shared services and resource pooling
• CIUSSS-CN (CIUSSS de la Capitale-Nationale)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare network partner providing integrated health and social services collaboration
• Bon DépartmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerProgram partner supporting adapted sports and activities for people with disabilities
• PwC (PricewaterhouseCoopers)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional services firm providing advisory and support services
• Université Laval - SCNmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partner providing student involvement and research collaboration
• Circonflexe - Prêt-pour-bougermoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerQuebec network making adapted sports equipment freely accessible to all. Supports Inter'Actif inclusive activity toolkit project.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• AlterGo: Quebec-based federation supporting adapted sports and recreation for people with disabilities. Direct peer given the same geography (Quebec), same customer base (people with functional limitations), and overlapping mission of promoting adapted physical activity and sports clubs.
• Association québécoise pour le loisir des personnes handicapées (AQLPH): Quebec-wide association promoting leisure, sports, and social integration for people with disabilities. Direct peer serving the same customer base in overlapping programming areas (adapted leisure, camps, respite-like activities) across Quebec.
• Abilities Centre: Community hub in Whitby, Ontario providing adapted sports, fitness, and recreation programs for people of all abilities. Direct peer in service model (adapted fitness, sports clubs, equipment access) for a similar disability population outside Quebec.

Broad incumbents

• Special Olympics Canada: National nonprofit providing year-round adapted sports training and competition for people with intellectual disabilities. Broad incumbent operating at national scale with similar adapted-sports event programming, including winter sport competitions analogous to Le Challenge Hivernal.
• Move United: U.S. national nonprofit providing adapted sports education, training, and competition through a chapter network. Broad incumbent with comparable mission of expanding adapted sports access and event organization analogous to Le Challenge Hivernal.
• Canadian Paralympic Committee: National body governing Paralympic sport in Canada, including elite athlete development. Broad incumbent that shares the adapted sport pipeline and Paralympic figurehead (Jimmy Pelletier is a Canadian Paralympian) connected to Adaptavie's programming.
• Easter Seals Canada: National disability services nonprofit providing accessible recreation, camp, and respite programs. Broad incumbent offering similar respite day programming and specialized summer camps (including Camp La Relève-style autism-specific offerings) at national scale.
• YMCA Canada (Adapted Programs): National network of YMCAs offering inclusive and adapted fitness programming, including aquafitness and group classes. Broad incumbent with comparable adapted aquafitness, group fitness, and membership-based recreation offerings across Canada.

Regional players

• BC Wheelchair Sports Association: British Columbia-based organization providing adapted wheelchair sports programs and competition. Regional peer with directly comparable adapted sports club and event programming, but operating in Western Canada rather than Quebec.

Others

• Circonflexe / Prêt-pour-bouger: Quebec network making adapted sports equipment freely accessible; partnered with Adaptavie on the Trousse Inter'Actif kit. Adjacent ecosystem participant — not a competitor but a distribution partner that supports Adaptavie's equipment access and inclusive activity programming.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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