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| APAJH | |
|---|---|
| Name | APAJH |
| Formation | 20th century |
| Type | Non-profit organization |
| Headquarters | Paris, France |
| Region served | France |
| Language | French |
APAJH
APAJH is a French national federation dedicated to supporting people with disabilities and their families through services, advocacy, and local associations. Founded in the 20th century, it operates via a network of local chapters, partner institutions, and national bodies to influence public policy, provide social services, and promote inclusion. Its activities intersect with a range of public institutions, NGOs, and European networks involved in disability rights and social protection.
APAJH emerged during a period of postwar social reform alongside actors such as Ligue des droits de l'homme, Secours populaire français, Croix-Rouge française, UNICEF, and UNESCO. Early developments involved collaboration with municipal authorities like Mairie de Paris and national ministries such as Ministry of Health (France), intersecting with reforms influenced by figures associated with Fourth Republic social policy. Throughout the late 20th century, APAJH engaged with landmark legislative moments including debates around the Law of 11 February 2005 on disability rights and the evolution of social protection inspired by models in Sweden, Germany, United Kingdom, and Canada. It has worked alongside organizations such as UNICEF France, Fondation de France, Human Rights Watch, Médecins Sans Frontières, and European Disability Forum to expand services and influence international standards.
APAJH states objectives that align with principles found in documents like the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, and European instruments promoted by European Commission. Its mission emphasizes autonomy, accessibility, and participation for individuals often represented in discussions with bodies such as the Conseil économique, social et environnemental and Conseil d'État. The federation seeks to implement objectives consonant with policies from ministries such as Ministry of Social Affairs and Health (France) and interactions with institutions like the Caisse nationale de solidarité pour l'autonomie and Agence nationale de la cohésion des territoires.
APAJH is structured as a federation of local and regional associations, municipal partners, and specialized services, comparable in complexity to federations like Restos du Cœur, Emmaüs, and Comité national contre l'illettrisme. Governance typically includes a national council, executive board, and local presidencies interacting with administrative courts such as the Cour des comptes in matters of public funding oversight. Leadership roles connect with national networks including Agence régionale de santé and regional prefectures like Préfecture de police (Paris), while strategic partnerships engage institutions such as Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques and educational establishments like Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne.
APAJH operates a variety of programs: day centers and residential services analogous to offerings from Fondation ARC, employment support similar to initiatives by Pôle emploi and APEC, and early intervention models comparable to programs sponsored by Santé Publique France. Services include adapted schooling initiatives liaising with institutions such as Ministry of National Education (France), vocational training linked to Chambre de commerce et d'industrie de Paris, and assistive technology efforts informed by research from INSERM and CNRS. The federation also manages outreach coordinated with local health networks like Hôpitaux de Paris (AP-HP), disability assessment procedures paralleling work with Maison Départementale des Personnes Handicapées, and therapeutic programs related to practices in centers like Institut Pasteur.
Membership comprises local associations, professionals, family members, and volunteers, resembling membership structures seen in Secours catholique, Association pour la recherche sur le cancer, and Samu Social. Individual members include educators, therapists, social workers, and legal advocates who may have professional ties to entities such as Ordre des médecins (France), Conseil national de l'Ordre des infirmiers, and national teacher unions like Fédération syndicale unitaire. Corporate and institutional partners often include regional councils such as Île-de-France Regional Council and municipal councils across France.
APAJH conducts advocacy at municipal, national, and European levels, engaging with policy arenas including the Assemblée nationale, the Sénat (France), and EU institutions like the European Parliament. It participates in consultations with bodies such as the Haute autorité de santé, the Défenseur des droits, and social partners including Confédération française démocratique du travail and Mouvement des entreprises de France. Campaigns have intersected with national debates on accessible public transport involving operators like RATP and SNCF and legislative discussions addressing social inclusion and disability benefits.
Funding sources combine public grants from ministries and regional authorities, contracts with institutions like Agence nationale de la cohésion des territoires, philanthropic support from foundations similar to Fondation de France and corporate sponsorships from companies engaging in corporate social responsibility such as multinational partners with operations in France. Partnerships extend to research collaborations with CNRS, INSERM, and university laboratories, as well as service delivery agreements with health networks such as Assistance Publique–Hôpitaux de Paris and employment services like Pôle emploi.
Category:Non-profit organizations based in France