The APF France Handicap association brings together people with disabilities, their families, and able-bodied individuals. A pioneer in the field of disability, the association was founded in 1933 by four young people with polio who faced a society in which nothing was planned or adapted for them. Based on humanistic values of respect, openness, and solidarity, and advocating for equality and community living, the association operates on several levels:

• Advocacy for the rights of people with disabilities
• Combating the prejudice they face
• Daily support in all areas of life (accessibility, education, employment, health, etc.) throughout France.