Institutions for People with Disabilities

Foyer du Vallon (EMS pour personnes âgées aveugles ou malvoyantes) 

Chêne-Bougeries · Since 1998

Foyer du Vallon (EMS pour personnes âgées aveugles ou malvoyantes) is a medical-social facility specializing in care and accommodation for elderly people who are blind or partially sighted, providing nursing care, hospitality services, occupational therapy and socio-cultural activities.

Friederika-Stiftung 

Walkringen · Since 1938

The company's core activity is the care and training of people with special needs, particularly in the areas of housing, education and employment. The company offers various services, such as vocational school, coaching, pre-vocational training year, housing and employment in various workshops (e.g. gardening, carpentry, beekeeping). The company follows a pedagogical approach and aims to help people develop their skills and lead an independent life.

Genossenschaft Alte Schmitte Lohn zur Förderung und Betreuung geistigbehinderter Erwachsener 

Lohn-Ammannsegg · Since 1987

The core activity of the company 'Alte Schmitte' is to provide living space and daily structure for people with cognitive impairments. The company offers various forms of housing, leisure activities, workshops, a café and a bakery to meet the needs of its residents. It is a social enterprise specializing in the support and care of people with special needs.

Genossenschaft Hofgemeinschaft Flue 

Grossaffoltern · Since 1989

The core activity of Hofgemeinschaft Flue is the training and care of people in the areas of agriculture, household management and kitchen, as well as in agriculture itself. The company offers training positions and operates a farm community where people can live and work. There is also a direct sale, indicating that the company also sells products from agriculture.

Genossenschaft Solidarität 

Langenthal · Since 2005

The core activity of the Genossenschaft Solidarität Oberaargau company consists of employing and integrating people in need of support and those with disabilities through the operation of various facilities, including: a supervised residential home for adults (wohn4tel), a day care center for adults (tages4tel), and a boutique hotel (Hotel Auberge). The company aims to integrate people in need of support and provide them with meaningful employment.

Genossenschaft sozial-diakonischer Werke 

Filzbach · Since 1926

The company's core activity is the integration and promotion of people with disabilities through various offers such as housing, work, education, and hospitality. The company operates, among other things, a seminar hotel, a laundry, a nursery, a kitchen and household, a village shop, and a post office to enable people with disabilities to engage in meaningful activities and integrate into society.

Gesundheitszentrum Oberes Emmental AG 

Eggiwil · Since 2013

The company's core activity is the provision of health services.

Give Children a Hand Foundation 

Düdingen · Since 2019

The core activity of the company 'Give Children a Hand' is the development and provision of innovative hand prosthetics for children with physical disabilities, as well as the promotion of diversity, inclusion, and bullying prevention through various projects and activities, such as the production of comic books and art auctions.

GRAAP-Fondation, GRoupe d'Accueil et d'Action Psychiatrique 

Lausanne · Since 2011

The company's core activity is to support and care for people with mental illnesses through a variety of offers, including: social activities (e.g. group work, courses, workshops), cultural and sports activities (e.g. music, art, theater), support with daily living (e.g. shopping, cooking, household management), counseling and accompaniment, and organization of events and activities (e.g. exhibitions, concerts, holiday trips). The company also offers various services, such as a library, a nursery, a printing shop, and a restaurant. However, the core activity remains the support and care of people with mental illnesses.

GSR Wieland Stiftung 

Aesch Bl · Since 1967

GSR Wieland Stiftung is one of the foundations whose affairs are managed by the GSR central office. The office provides administrative support to the GSR operational departments (Audiopädagogischer Dienst, Sprachheilschule, Autismuszentrum), including human resources, accounting and IT.

Heilpädagogik im Dialog GmbH 

Uster · Since 2013

The core activity of the company 'Heilpädagogik im Dialog GmbH' is the assessment, consultation and support of children in the early years (0-7 years) with support needs. This includes initial consultation, diagnostics, therapy and consultation as well as home visits.

Heilpädagogische Frühberatung, Katja El Daour - Hoffmann 

Pfäffikon Zh · Since 2020

The company's core activity is therapeutic pedagogical early counseling and early childhood education for preschool-age children. This includes initial consultations, assessments, support and parental counseling, with the goal of supporting the development and learning of children. The services are offered by a certified therapeutic pedagogue and early childhood educator and can take place either in the practice in Pfäffikon ZH or at the parents' home.

Hof 21 GmbH 

Küttigkofen · Since 2016

The core activity of Hof 21 is to provide individualized offers in the field of special education and work education for children, adolescents and young adults in difficult life circumstances. This includes school and work education offers such as agriculture, animal care, household management and kitchen, with the goal of promoting personal and academic development as well as independence and participation in society.

HPV Rorschach 

Rorschach · Since 1977

The company's core activity involves the integration and employment of people with special needs through various services and production areas. These include: education and care in a special school and vocational training, employment in protected workplaces and assisted living, services such as gardening, janitorial services, textile care, kitchen and passenger transport, and production in areas such as painting, letter shop, mechanics, assembly, electrical assembly, carpentry and textile studio. The company sells its products through an online shop, a store and a vernissage. The company focuses on promoting and integrating people with special needs into society through work, education and care.

Hyper Normal KLG 

Zurich · Since 2022

The core activity of Hyper Normal is to support young adults from neurodivergent minorities and people with impaired mental health in their initial training in a creative profession through the regular education system. This includes vocational preparation, placement of apprenticeships, accompaniment during training, and support for training companies through coaching. The goal is the autonomous employability of the young people.

Idee Lebensqualität GmbH 

Siebnen · Since 2019

Idee Lebensqualität GmbH connects people, organisations and diverse talents to develop and implement ideas intended to support human and environmental well‑being.

insieme Basel 

Basel · Since 2015

The core activity of the company 'insieme Basel' is to support and promote people with intellectual disabilities. The company offers various services to promote the self-determination and social skills of these individuals. These include, among other things, providing housing, organizing leisure activities, and representing the political interests of people with intellectual disabilities. The company sees itself as an advocate for these individuals and fights for their rights.

insieme Baselland Stiftung für Kinder, Jugendliche und junge Erwachsene 

Liestal · Since 2007

The core activity of the company "insieme Baselland Foundation for Children, Adolescents and Young Adults" is to improve the quality of life of people with disabilities from birth to the age of 25, but no later than the transition to another suitable institution or until an independent life is possible. This includes the management of two institutions with different profiles and mandates, which focus on supporting and caring for people with disabilities.

insieme Cerebral Graubünden 

Chur · Since 2016

The company is a non-profit organization that focuses on supporting and promoting people with special needs, particularly those with cerebral disabilities. The core activities include counseling, care and leisure activities for this group of people, as well as organizing events and campaigns to raise awareness and fund their work.

insieme Ostschweiz 

St. Gallen · Since 2016

The core activity of the company 'insieme Ostschweiz' is to support and accompany people with intellectual disabilities and their family members. This includes organizing leisure activities, holiday courses and events, as well as raising awareness in society about the specific problems and challenges faced by this group of people. The goal is to secure adequate living conditions for people with intellectual disabilities and to represent their interests.