APF France Handicap (SAMSAH)

About the Company

APF France Handicap (SAMSAH) in Cluses is part of the national organization APF France handicap, which advocates for people with disabilities and their families. It is a non-public, non-profit medical and social support service designed for adults with disabilities, operating under the SAMSAH model (Service d’accompagnement médico-social pour adultes handicapés). The unit has been operating since 2009, drawing on the experience of the APF France handicap network in advocating for the rights of people with disabilities, combating discrimination, and improving daily quality of life.

Services

The facility offers integrated medical and social support in the living environment of adults with disabilities. The goal is to enable individuals with significant functional limitations, including those with mobility impairments or after neurological injuries, to lead as independent a life at home as possible and to pursue individual life projects. Support may include, among others:

• coordination and organization of necessary health and rehabilitation services,
• assistance in daily functioning and accessing local services,
• help in accessing social rights and the healthcare system,
• collaboration with the person's surroundings (family, caregivers, partners from the healthcare and social assistance systems),
• activities that promote the maintenance or rebuilding of social, professional, and educational ties. Services are personalized and are implemented based on a jointly developed, contractual support plan that takes into account the needs, capabilities, and choices of the service user.

Who It’s For

SAMSAH APF France Handicap in Cluses is intended for adults with disabilities who require a combination of medical and social support in their daily lives. According to the mission of APF France handicap, a particular group consists of individuals with mobility impairments and their surroundings, who need tailored, long-term support. The target audience includes individuals who want to live in their environment, maintain or regain family and social ties, and have easier access to education, work, civic life, and culture, while ensuring safety and quality of care.

Values and Approach

The center's activities are based on the values of APF France handicap, such as respect for autonomy, participation of people with disabilities in decisions regarding their lives, and the fight against discrimination. Support is organized in a partnership manner, respecting the individual's choices, involving them in the planning and evaluation of the assistance provided. As part of the APF France handicap network, the facility is involved in broader efforts to improve accessibility, social inclusion, and the defense of the rights of people with disabilities at both local and national levels.