Association régionale de loisir personnes handicapées Centre-du-Québec

What Association régionale de loisir personnes handicapées Centre-du-Québec does

Association régionale de loisir personnes handicapées Centre-du-Québec (ARLPHCQ) is a Quebec-registered non-profit association founded in 1980 and headquartered in Plessisville. It operates as the designated regional association responsible for inclusive leisure for persons with disabilities across the six MRC territories of Centre-du-Québec (Arthabaska, Bécancour, Drummond, L'Érable, Nicolet-Yamaska, and Centre-du-Québec). The organization works with municipalities, disability-serving non-profits, day camps, partners, and families to develop accessible and sustainable leisure environments, serving approximately 1,200 regional members through a network of about 25 local disability associations.

ARLPHCQ's core service portfolio comprises four interconnected lines: (1) financial assistance administered through the PAFLPH program (three volets covering leisure activities, accompaniment, and local/regional initiatives), (2) training and certification programs including the CACDJ day-camp counselor certification and the national accompaniment training, (3) free equipment lending to member organizations, and (4) the Carte accompagnement loisir (CAL), which grants free admission to companions of persons with disabilities at 40+ partner leisure, cultural, and tourism venues. There is no proprietary technology platform; service delivery is human-led via a small Plessisville staff, supported by a website, a CyberImpact-distributed newsletter, a day-camp-focused Facebook page, and regional media coverage.

The revenue model is dominated by government funding — primarily the PAFLPH program from Quebec's Ministère de l'Éducation, supplemented by municipal contributions. Small fee-based income is generated through CACDJ training ($55 per member, $70 per non-member). Most services are free to end users. The 2025-2026 PAFLPH request pipeline exceeds $2.5 million in accompaniment support across the region, while ARLPHCQ's own organizational operating budget is not disclosed. Governance is provided by a board composed of member-organization representatives, and a 2026-2029 strategic plan aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals has been adopted.

Name

Association régionale de loisir personnes handicapées Centre-du-Québec

Legal name

Association régionale de loisir personnes handicapées Centre-du-Québec

Website

https://arlphcq.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ARLPHCQ is a non-profit regional association in Plessisville, Quebec, designated by the provincial government to coordinate inclusive leisure services for persons with disabilities across the six MRC territories of Centre-du-Québec, serving ~1,200 members and 25 local disability associations through funding, training, equipment lending, and the CAL companion card.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Leisure Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Disability Services & Assistive Solutions (Accessibility, Assistive Tech) (BPAGALAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGAEAG), Disability & Adaptive Sports Organizations (Paralympic, Special Olympics) (MPAKACAH), Accessibility, Accommodations & Assistive Services (EDALAFAN)

Keywords

• Inclusive leisure services
• Disability support programs
• Community recreational services
• Adapted equipment lending
• Disability awareness training

Headquarters

HQ city

Plessisville

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Program Funding (PAFLPH): The primary revenue stream comes from government funding through the Programme d'assistance financière aux instances régionales responsables du loisir des personnes handicapées (PAFLPH), administered by the Ministère de l'Éducation du Québec. This program funds three operational vollets: Volet 1 (support for leisure activities), Volet 2 (accompaniment support), and Volet 3 (local and regional initiative support). The organization also receives municipal funding from the Centre-du-Québec region to support its programming.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Association régionale de loisir personnes handicapées Centre-du-Québec is a non-profit association that coordinates and delivers inclusive leisure services for persons with disabilities across the Centre-du-Québec region. Its core offerings include the PAFLPH financial assistance program, the Carte accompagnement loisir (CAL), equipment lending, training and certification programs (such as CACDJ), and direct support to day camps and disability member organizations.

Product overview

ARLPHCQ offers a portfolio of interconnected services focused on inclusive leisure for people with disabilities in the Centre-du-Québec region. The core offerings include financial support programs (PAFLPH) through three funding components, training and certification programs (including CACDJ day camp certification and national accompaniment training), equipment lending services, and the Carte accompagnement loisir (CAL) which provides free companion access to partner leisure organizations. These services are complemented by parent awareness sessions and day camp integration tools, all designed to support municipalities, organizations, day camps, and families in developing accessible, inclusive, and sustainable leisure environments across the region.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Programme d'aide financière PAFLPH Financial assistance program for persons with disabilities to access inclusive leisure activities, administered by the ARLPHCQ through the Quebec PAFLPH framework. Intended for persons with disabilities, disability associations, and municipalities in Centre-du-Québec.
• Carte accompagnement loisir (CAL) The Carte accompagnement loisir (CAL) provides a free accompaniment card for persons with disabilities, enabling them to access leisure activities with a designated accompanist. Serves individuals with disabilities across the Centre-du-Québec region.
• Prêt d'équipement offert par la régionale Adapted equipment lending service offering accessible and adapted equipment to disability associations and individuals for inclusive leisure activities. Serves member organizations and individuals with disabilities in Centre-du-Québec.
• Certification en accompagnement camp de jour (CACDJ) Certification program in day camp accompaniment, providing training and certification to individuals who accompany children with disabilities in day camp settings. Priced at $55 for members and $70 for non-members per person.
• Formations et ateliers Training sessions and workshops offered to disability associations, municipalities, day camps, and individuals on inclusive leisure practices. Includes specialized workshops such as Mieux comprendre la différence pour mieux agir.
• Formation nationale en accompagnement en loisir des personnes handicapées National-level training program for accompaniment in leisure activities for persons with disabilities, offered as a structured training course.
• Sensibilisation destinée aux parents d'enfants handicapés Awareness and educational services aimed at parents of children with disabilities, informing them about inclusive leisure options and resources available through the ARLPHCQ network.
• Outils pour camps de jour Online tools and resources for day camp operators, including the campsdejour.quebec portal, to support inclusive day camp operations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serves approximately 1,200 regional members across 25 local disability associations
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered regional partner and core.

• Loisir Sport Centre-du-Québecregional partnerOthersRegional leisure and sports organization for Centre-du-Québec, listed as a partner on the ARLPHCQ website. Collaborates on inclusive leisure initiatives and is part of the broader leisure and sport ecosystem in the region.
• Association québécoise pour le loisir des personnes handicapées (AQLPH)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvincial association providing references, publications, and resources that ARLPHCQ uses to support day camps and member organizations. ARLPHCQ directs members to AQLPH's resources and publications for deeper knowledge on inclusive leisure practices.
• Ville de Drummondvilleregional partnerOthersMunicipal partner of ARLPHCQ, collaborating on leisure and sports programming for persons with disabilities in the Drummondville area.
• Ville de Victoriavilleregional partnerOthersMunicipal partner of ARLPHCQ, collaborating on inclusive leisure and universal accessibility initiatives. Victoriaville is noted for its urban accessibility work.
• Corporation de Développement Communautaire des Bois-Francs (CDC des Bois-Francs)regional partnerOthersCommunity development corporation partner that works on social and community development in the Bois-Francs region (Arthabaska MRC), aligning with ARLPHCQ's community mission.
• CAL partner organizations (leisure, cultural, and tourism)coreOthersA network of leisure, cultural, and tourism organizations across Centre-du-Québec and beyond that accept the Carte accompagnement loisir (CAL), providing free admission for companions of persons with disabilities. Includes venues such as Centre Aquatique Régional de l'Érable, Village Québécois d'Antan, Station du Mont Gleason, Musée des Abénakis, and over 40 other organizations.
• Unité Régionale de Loisir et de Sport du Centre-du-Québecregional partnerOthersRegional unit of leisure and sport that coordinates with ARLPHCQ on leisure programming for persons with disabilities in Centre-du-Québec.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Association québécoise pour le loisir des personnes handicapées (AQLPH): Provincial umbrella association that ARLPHCQ is part of. AQLPH coordinates all Quebec regional ARLPH associations, provides resources and publications, and operates at the same mission of inclusive leisure for persons with disabilities. ARLPHCQ already directs members to AQLPH resources, making it the closest direct peer.
• Loisir Sport Québec: Provincial federation of regional leisure and sport units in Quebec. Through its regional unit (Unité Régionale de Loisir et de Sport du Centre-du-Québec), Loisir Sport Québec coordinates directly with ARLPHCQ on disability leisure programming, sharing the same regional-mandate structure and government funding model.
• Kéroul: Quebec non-profit focused on tourism and cultural accessibility for persons with disabilities. Kéroul is comparable because it operates the parallel tourism-side of the CAL program and provides training/awareness services that overlap with ARLPHCQ's CAL administration and partner network.

Regional players

• Regroupement des associations de personnes handicapées du Québec (RAPHAQ): Quebec-wide coalition of disability advocacy and service organizations. While focused on broader disability advocacy rather than leisure specifically, RAPHAQ is structurally similar as a non-profit serving persons with disabilities through member associations and government coordination.
• Centre Normand Léveillé: Respite and vacation camp operator for persons with special needs in the Drummond MRC. Listed as a member organization of ARLPHCQ, but operates as a peer provider of disability leisure/respite services in the same region.

Emerging players

• Alliance Autonomie Santé: Network organization promoting inclusive sports and outdoor activities for persons with and without disabilities. Functions as a comparable peer in the adaptive sports domain that ARLPHCQ's partner Réseau Autonomie Santé also supports.
• Canadian Disability Hall of Fame / Disabled Peoples' International (Canada): Canadian non-profit focused on disability rights and inclusion. Comparable as a non-profit disability-focused organization operating through networks of member associations and government engagement, though operating at a national rather than regional level.

Broad incumbents

• Office des personnes handicapées du Québec (OPHQ): Quebec government agency coordinating public policy on disability. While not a direct service peer, OPHQ sets the policy and funding framework within which ARLPHCQ and similar regional associations operate, making it a key comparable incumbent in the broader Quebec disability-services ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ARLPHCQ
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/arlphcq

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Profiles3 records

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