Institutions for People with Disabilities

Association pour le bien des aveugles et malvoyants 

Geneva · Since 1902

Association pour le bien des aveugles et malvoyants provides services for people who are blind or partially sighted, offering information, rehabilitation and programmes to support integration and autonomy. Key services include the Bibliothèque Braille Romande et livre parlé (BBR), the Centre d’Information et de Réadaptation (CIR), a Centre of Competence for Accessibility (CCA), the EMS Foyer du Vallon, and programmes for training and employment, daily living support, reading and leisure, and services for public bodies.

Association Suisse des Paralysés (ASPr) 

Fribourg · Since 2014

The core activity of ASPr-SVG is to support people with disabilities, particularly those affected by polio, by organizing activities, courses, and offers tailored to the individual needs and wishes of its members. This also includes social counseling, self-help groups, and the mediation of benefits. The company serves as an interest representation and network for people with disabilities, providing them with a platform for social interaction, support, and self-help.

Association T-Interactions Services 

Geneva · Since 2018

Association T-Interactions Services provides psychosocial and vocational support to people experiencing social or professional adaptation difficulties, aiming to promote their social and economic integration. The organisation operates several social enterprises—including hotels, restaurants, a café, graphic/reprography and renovation services—and offers housing support, training, job coaching and individual placement assistance for internships and employment.

Associazione L'Ancora 

Lugano · Since 1984

Associazione L'Ancora operates the therapeutic centre Villa Argentina and provides residential care for adults with substance dependence, dual diagnoses, mental health problems and eating disorders. Services include daily nursing care (including for people with hepatitis, HIV or on methadone), single and double rooms, therapeutic programmes, occupational workshops and the availability of two sites plus a holiday house.

Autismus Forum Schweiz 

Adliswil · Since 2012

The core activity of the company "autism schweiz" is to support and advise people with autism and their families. The company offers a wide range of services, including counseling, therapies, training, leisure activities, and support with communication and social integration. Additionally, the company is committed to public relations and raising awareness about autism, and provides materials and resources in various languages.

Autismustherapiezentrum Thurgau GmbH 

Frauenfeld · Since 2011

The core activity of Autismustherapiezentrum Thurgau GmbH is the provision of therapeutic and supportive services for people with autism and their families. This includes, in particular: autism diagnosis and assessment, counseling and therapy for those affected and their families, social skills training and speech therapy, crisis intervention and emergency assistance, occupational therapy and referral to specialist doctors and therapists. The company thus offers a comprehensive range of services to support and promote people with autism and their families.

Autismus - Leben und Arbeiten 

Schlieren · Since 2022

The company's core activity is to support and promote people with autism, particularly in the areas of vocational integration and daily life. This includes offers such as residential coaching, job coaching, further education and the creation of neurodiverse-friendly living spaces. The association also supports scientific research projects and offers low-threshold services for people on the autistic spectrum to promote their independence and life satisfaction.

Band-Genossenschaft 

Bern · Since 1946

Band-Genossenschaft supports vocational integration for people with disabilities and provides manual and semi-automated production and outsourcing services for companies, including electronics manufacturing, mechanical fabrication, assembly, packaging, food & pharma handling and logistics.

Basler Stiftung für Diakonie 

Basel · Since 1999

Basler Stiftung für Diakonie supports church projects by funding social care, pastoral services (including hospital and prison chaplaincy) and education and training initiatives.

Bergquelle 

Gstaad · Since 2021

The core activity of the company 'Bergquelle' encompasses providing living and working spaces as well as services for people with special needs. This includes shopping facilities, an online shop, and various support services. The company also offers training and job opportunities and is involved in social projects. The services also include maintenance and upkeep for businesses and organizations.

Bersinger-Stiftung 

St. Gallen · Since 1961

Bersinger-Stiftung provides one-time grants to individuals or families to help overcome social emergencies or to support vocational education and training. The foundation is administered by the Frauenzentrale St.Gallen; applications are preferably submitted via counselling centres, grants are up to CHF 2,000 and decisions are communicated in writing.

Betagtenstiftung Ludwina Giger 

Hägendorf · Since 1998

Betagtenstiftung Ludwina Giger provides financial support for older people by funding events, driving services and ad hoc financial assistance. Its statutes require that assets benefit the older generation of Hägendorf; the foundation also honors volunteers, contributes to senior programs (e.g. mail service, excursions) and uses rental income to finance its activities.

BETH CHANA Verein für jüdische Behinderte 

Zurich · Since 2010

The core activity of BETH CHANA is the care, counseling and promotion of Jewish people with disabilities and their families in Switzerland. This includes providing residential homes, day centers and activities tailored to the individual needs and abilities of the participants. The activities are based on traditional Jewish values and laws and aim to promote, support and provide a home for the participants.

BEWIK - Betreutes Wohnen in Kerzers Daniela Hunkeler-Stalder 

Kerzers · Since 2010

The core activity of BEWIK is to provide supervised and accompanied living as well as housing coaching for people with physical, mental or psychological disabilities. This includes providing living spaces in a family environment, individual care and support in daily life, as well as promoting the independence and housing competence of clients.

Bildung imfluss 

Zollikofen · Since 2023

The core activity of the company 'Bildung imfluss' is the care and support of children and adolescents with special needs, particularly those with learning disabilities, mild intellectual disabilities or other challenges, through individual and resource-oriented educational and support services in a special primary school of the canton of Bern.

BiWO Langnau 

Langnau B. Reiden · Since 2003

BiWO Langnau is a therapeutic residential community providing supported living with integrated work activities and several residential levels (residential home, external group, assisted living). It serves adults with psychological impairments and focuses on long-term rehabilitation, stabilization of daily and work routines, and the development of social skills.

Blinden- und Behindertenzentrum Bern AG 

Bern · Since 2017

Blinden- und Behindertenzentrum Bern AG is a competence centre for blind, visually and multiply impaired people offering counselling and rehabilitation programmes to support daily life and vocational participation. Services include vision and social counselling, vocational integration, supported housing, day-structure and therapy services, adapted workplaces, operational services (e.g. logistics, joinery, laundry) and hospitality/seminar facilities.

Brühlgut-Stiftung für Behinderte 

Winterthur · Since 1979

Brühlgut-Stiftung für Behinderte provides residential and work opportunities and individual support for people with disabilities, including day-structure programs and activities in workshops and ateliers. The organisation also operates catering and bakery services, a therapy practice and childcare, and offers services such as gardening, laundry, bicycle repair and logistics while marketing products made in its workshops.

BUTTERFLY Care GmbH 

Langenthal · Since 2020

The core activity of the company 'Butterfly Care' is the provision of outpatient and inpatient care and nursing services for infants, children, adolescents and their families, particularly those with special needs for support and protection. This includes, among other things, individual care, medical-nursing care, therapies, counseling and respite stays.

Casa Farfalla Dolfini & Co 

Emmenbrücke · Since 2003

The core activity of Casa Farfalla is the organization and implementation of supervised holiday places for people with disabilities, particularly intellectual disabilities, as well as the provision of emergency, weekend and relief places for people with disabilities.