HandiGuide

Independent project · in development · France

Disability paperwork, made legible.

HandiGuide is a step-by-step guide to disability procedures in France (MDPH, AAH, RQTH, PCH), designed from the ground up to be accessible to everyone who needs it.

Write to us See what it does
File · MDPH
  1. DoneApplication filed with the MDPH
  2. DoneAcknowledgement of receipt
  3. Current stepUnder review
  4. NextCDAPH decision
  5. NextNotification of rights
Illustration of the planned file-tracking view.

01 — The problem

Every right starts with a form.

To access support such as the AAH, RQTH or PCH, people apply through their MDPH, then follow their file until a decision is made.

Each procedure has its own steps, forms and wording. HandiGuide explains them one step at a time, in plain language, helps people keep track of where their file stands, and points to the official sources behind every piece of guidance.

The vocabulary, decoded

MDPH
Departmental disability officeMaison départementale des personnes handicapées
AAH
Adult disability allowanceAllocation aux adultes handicapés
RQTH
Recognition of disabled worker statusReconnaissance de la qualité de travailleur handicapé
PCH
Disability compensation benefitPrestation de compensation du handicap

02 — Features

What HandiGuide does

  1. Step-by-step guides

    One guide per procedure, broken down into clear, ordered steps.

  2. File tracking

    A timeline showing where an application stands and what comes next.

  3. Action plan

    A personal list of the next things to do.

  4. Easy-to-read version

    Content also written with the French FALC method (Facile à lire et à comprendre).

  5. Display preferences

    High-contrast mode and larger text, saved locally on the device.

  6. Official sources

    Every piece of guidance cites its official source, such as service-public.fr.

03 — Accessibility

Built for the people who use it.

HandiGuide targets the French accessibility standard RGAA and WCAG level AAA. Accessibility is part of its design system from day one, not added at the end.

  • Text contrast of at least 7:1
  • Touch targets of at least 44 px
  • Visible keyboard focus everywhere
  • State shown by colour and a text label
  • A typeface designed for low-vision readers
  • Respects the reduced-motion setting
  • High-contrast mode and text enlargement
  • Local-first: preferences stay on the device

04 — Status

Where it stands

  1. Feb 2026

    Project started

    HandiGuide begins as an independent project in France.

    Done
  2. Jun 2026

    Design system v0.1.1

    Design tokens and accessible React components, synced in Claude Design. First mock-up.

    Done
  3. Now

    Building the product

    The product is being built with Claude Code. It is not yet available to the public.

    In progress

05 — Founder

Christopher Vaudout

Founder & CEO

HandiGuide is an independent project based in France, started in February 2026. It has not raised any funding.

Let’s talk.

Questions, feedback or partnership ideas: write to us.

contact@unvalid.tech