Institutions for People with Disabilities

Stiftung Gärtnerhaus 

Meisterschwanden · Since 1997

The core activity of the company 'Stiftung Gärtnerhaus' is the care and support of adults with mental disabilities. The company offers residential and protected workplaces and supports clients in their social integration and lifestyle. Specific activities include: residential care, daily structure (work and leisure activities), administration, horticulture, household services, studio, restaurant, carpentry, maintenance, and floristry. The company pursues an entrepreneurial mindset and lives an innovation culture to develop successful processes, products, and services.

Stiftung Säntisblick 

Degersheim · Since 2002

The core activity of the company 'Stiftung Säntisblick' is to provide residential, work and recreational facilities for people with cognitive impairments. This includes the operation of residential homes, apartments and day care centers, where the people being cared for can take advantage of various offers and activities.

Stiftung Tosam 

Herisau · Since 1989

The core activity of the Tosam Stiftung company is the integration and support of people with special needs in the second labor market. The company offers various services and offers, such as horticulture, recycling/disposal, household clearances, sales and services, to provide people with disabilities or other challenges with a meaningful activity and structure. The goal is to support and promote the participants in order to enable them to integrate better into society.

Fondazione La Fonte 

Neggio · Since 1980

The core activity of Fondazione La Fonte involves the care and employment of people with disabilities in various areas, such as a laboratory, a Casa con occupazione (residential and work facility) and a protected agricultural business. People with disabilities are engaged in various activities such as the production of baked goods and pastries, agriculture and handicrafts. The company also offers services such as the production of products for third parties.

insieme Vaud, Association de parents et de personnes concernées par le handicap mental 

Lausanne · Since 2016

The core activity of the company "insieme Vaud" is to support and promote people with intellectual disabilities and their families. The organization offers various services, such as counseling and support, holiday camps and leisure activities, lobbying and advocacy, group exchanges, publications, and the rental of holiday homes. The organization also advocates for the rights and interests of people with intellectual disabilities and provides a platform for exchange and networking among those affected and their families.

La Castalie 

Monthey · Since 2014

The core activity of La Castalie is the care and support of people with disabilities, particularly those with severe physical and mental impairments. The company offers various services, including medical and educational care, therapies, education and training, as well as support for families and the promotion of autonomy and self-determination of the people being cared for.

LANDENHOF Zentrum für Hören und Sehen 

Unterentfelden · Since 1934

The core activity of the company 'Landenhof' is the promotion, education, support and counseling of people with hearing or visual impairments, in order to enable them to lead a self-determined life in society. To this end, the company offers various services, including school and boarding operations, consulting and leisure activities, economic and IT services, as well as personnel administration.

Schweizerische Epilepsie-Stiftung 

Zurich · Since 2001

Schweizerische Epilepsie-Stiftung operates a multi‑sector organisation providing services for people with epilepsy and other neurological conditions across health, social and educational domains. Its activities include the EPI WohnWerk, the EPI Klinik (part of the Swiss Epilepsy Centre), the Oberstufenschule Lengg, a seminar and restaurant operation, and services such as social counselling, a pharmacy, research and laundry services.

Schweizerische Vereinigung für hirnverletzte Menschen FRAGILE Suisse 

Zurich · Since 1991

Schweizerische Vereinigung für hirnverletzte Menschen FRAGILE Suisse is a patient organisation for people with acquired brain injury and their relatives. It provides counselling, a helpline, courses, supported living, self-help groups and professional training, and conducts advocacy and awareness activities.

Sonderschulheim Sunneschyn Steffisburg Genossenschaft 

Steffisburg · Since 1911

The sunneschyn Steffisburg company is a boarding school specializing in the care and support of children and adolescents with learning disabilities, ADHD, autism, and psychosocial disorders. The core activity includes academic and practical life training, therapy, and socio-pedagogical support, with the goal of promoting the social integration and development of children and adolescents.

St. Gallischer Verein für Hören, Sprache und Kommunikation 

St. Gallen · Since 1977

St. Gallischer Verein für Hören, Sprache und Kommunikation is the sponsoring association of the Sprachheilschule St. Gallen. It oversees regional school sites and services for children and adolescents with speech and/or hearing impairments, including a speech-therapy kindergarten, special schooling from primary to upper levels, integrated therapies (speech therapy, dyslexia therapy, psycho- and occupational therapy), day and boarding options, and advisory services such as an audiopedagogical service and a hearing-aids service.

Stiftung Band-Werkstätte Basel 

Basel · Since 1974

The core activity of Band-Werkstätte Basel is to provide protected workplaces and services for people with disabilities. The activities include: * Supervised daily structure in a protected workshop * Vocational assessments and work integration measures * Execution of work in the areas of mechanics, assembly, packaging/finishing and mailing * Webshop service with storage and shipping * Training and vocational measures The company supports people with disabilities in shaping their lives independently and responsibly and promotes the inclusion of people in society.

Stiftung Brüttelenbad 

Brüttelen · Since 1984

The company's core activity is the care and support of people with special needs, particularly in the areas of housing, care, work and leisure. The company offers various services, such as group homes, nursing services, assistance services, work and further education, as well as agricultural and handicraft activities. It is a social institution that focuses on supporting and promoting people with disabilities or other special needs.

Stiftung MitMänsch Oberwallis 

Glis · Since 2010

Stiftung MitMänsch Oberwallis is a social foundation that provides education, housing and employment services for people with disabilities. Its services include special-education provision and schools, residential groups and homes, workshops and day centres, as well as supportive services such as health care and home-care (Spitex).

Stiftung RgZ 

Zurich · Since 1987

Stiftung RgZ supports the development, life planning and social inclusion of people with motor difficulties, developmental impairments, and intellectual or multiple disabilities. Its services include early counselling and therapy, special education schools, sheltered employment and day centres, supported housing, a bicycle workshop, a protected workshop producing goods and services, and Restaurant Rauti.

Stiftung Solothurnisches Zentrum Oberwald 

Biberist · Since 1949

The Solothurn Centre Oberwald offers residential, therapeutic and care services for people with special needs, particularly for children and adults with disabilities. The core activities include: Special educational day services and residential groups for children and adults; Educational day services and residential accommodation in the Ahorn residential group; Therapeutic services and care; Workshops and products/services for people with disabilities. The centre thus provides comprehensive support and care for people with special needs and their families.

Wohnen Werken Worben WOWEWO 

Worben · Since 1993

The company provides services for people with disabilities, with the aim of promoting a self-determined and autonomous life. The core activity includes supporting and accompanying clients in developing their skills and participating in social and societal environments.

focus jugend 

Kriegstetten · Since 1920

The core activity of the company 'focus jugend' is the care and support of children and adolescents with special needs, particularly in the areas of special education, therapy and housing. The company offers a wide range of services, including: day special school with lower, middle and upper levels; special offers for children with autism, cognitive impairments and other needs; integrative special educational measures (ISM) in regular schools; residential options in boarding schools and homes; therapeutic offers, such as horse-assisted therapy, art therapy and psychological services; vocational training year and vocational school; family assistance and parental counseling. The company focuses on individual support and promotion of children and adolescents to enable them to integrate into society in the best possible way.

Aufberg AG 

Seltisberg · Since 2010

The core activity of Heime Auf Berg AG is the care and support of toddlers, children, adolescents, women and families in various facilities and services, such as children's groups, student groups, youth groups, assisted living, ambulatory residential support, family support, mother-child houses and schools.

Stiftung Amalie Widmer 

Horgen · Since 1961

The company's core activity is the care and support of people, particularly elderly or care-dependent individuals, in the form of inpatient and outpatient services, including housing, catering and activation, with the aim of promoting the quality of life and autonomy of residents and guests.