Institutions for People with Disabilities

Insieme Region Bern, Verein für und mit Menschen mit geistiger Behinderung 

Bern · Since 2016

The company 'insieme Region Bern' offers a wide range of activities and services for people with disabilities. The core activity of the company is the organization and implementation of courses, workshops, leisure activities and events tailored to the needs of people with disabilities. These include, among other things, music, sports and creative courses, as well as offers such as bowling, mini-golf and a reading club. In addition, the company also offers room brokerage and a contact exchange. The company's activities aim to integrate people with disabilities and enable them to participate in an inclusive society.

insieme Schweizerische Vereinigung der Elternvereine für Menschen mit einer geistigen Behinderung 

Bern · Since 2013

The core activity of the company "insieme" is to support and promote people with intellectual disabilities and their families. This includes: raising awareness and advocating for the interests of people with intellectual disabilities in society and politics; providing support and counseling for people with intellectual disabilities and their families in coping with problems and challenges; promoting inclusion and participation of people with intellectual disabilities in society; offering psychological counseling and accompaniment through the specialist department "lebensräume"; and launching and supporting inclusive projects that enable people with intellectual disabilities to live and make decisions independently.

insieme Zürcher Oberland 

Uster · Since 1976

The company offers a wide range of activities and services for people with cognitive impairments, including: cultural offers (choir, folk dance group, Freu(n)den-Tanz), sports offers (swimming, gymnastics, football, Plausch-Ballsport, horseback riding), leisure activities (meetings, dinner, Sunday brunch, holiday and weekend programs), counseling and support, publications and events. The core activity of the company is the promotion and support of people with cognitive impairments through a variety of offers and services.

Intakt 

Solothurn · Since 2018

The company 'Verein Intakt' offers supervised living and daily structure for adult individuals with mental health impairments. The core activity involves accompanying and supporting residents in their daily lives and leisure activities to promote their autonomy, satisfaction, and mental stability.

Interessengemeinschaft Sozialpsychiatrie Bern 

Bern · Since 2017

The company's core activity is the care, support and treatment of people with mental and cognitive impairments, particularly in supervised residential groups and a specialized clinic for young adults, as well as the provision of services in the areas of residential and leisure support, prevention, professional coordination, counseling and health promotion.

JK Sozial Beratungen GmbH 

Seon · Since 2024

The company JK Sozial Beratungen GmbH provides social consulting services.

kanapee-bern gmbh 

Bern · Since 2021

The core activity of kanapee-bern gmbh is to support and accompany people with psychological, physical or social limitations in various life situations, particularly during moves, clearances, disposals and other household-related tasks. The company offers individual services such as consulting, accompaniment, organization and implementation of moves, clearances and disposals, as well as assistance with the selection and installation of furniture, shopping and other household-related tasks. The goal is to strengthen the independence and autonomy of clients and support them in coping with challenges in their daily lives.

Stiftung Kanzler 

Frauenfeld · Since 2024

The company's core activity is the socio-psychiatric care and support of people with mental health impairments. The company offers various care services in the areas of housing and daily structure to promote the independence and integration of these individuals into social life. The care includes support in coping with everyday practical tasks, the mediation of skills for coping with daily life, and the promotion of personal development.

Kasamia GmbH 

Ermatingen · Since 2022

The core activity of Kasamia GmbH is to support and accompany people with disabilities, enabling them to lead a self-determined life. This includes providing living arrangements (shared flats), personal assistance, internal employment and travel opportunities. The company aims to create an inclusive society where all people can fully exercise their human rights.

klickPlus 

Münsingen · Since 2022

The core activity of klick+ is the professional integration and support of young people who are particularly challenged due to psychological or psychosocial difficulties. To this end, the company offers a range of services in the areas of work, education, job coaching, social training, and exercise and relaxation. Additionally, klick+ also provides residential solutions with varying levels of care, in order to offer young people comprehensive support on their path to an independent and self-determined life.

Kräuterweid GmbH 

Lichtensteig · Since 2021

The core activity of Kräuterweid GmbH is garden therapy and the cultivation of herbs, berries and vegetables as part of a social and work integration project. The company offers daily structure with lunch and individually adapted garden therapy for people with mental and physical problems, such as burnout, depression, anxiety, loneliness and communication difficulties. It is aimed at various target groups, including time-out students, families and adults.

Kunstfabrik 

Wetzikon Zh · Since 2017

The core activity of the company 'Kunstfabrik-Wetzikon' is the promotion and support of people with disabilities in the development of their artistic skills and interests. To this end, the company provides a work platform where these individuals can create artworks and design commissioned works under professional guidance. The core activities include in particular: The production of artworks and design commissioned works by people with disabilities, the implementation of workshops and exhibitions, the accompaniment and support of employees by specialists, and the promotion of the artistic skills and interests of people with disabilities. The company finances itself through the sale of the products manufactured and not through state funding.

L'Alisier Sàrl 

Lausanne · Since 2020

The core activity of L'alisier is to provide occupational therapy and socio-professional reintegration services, particularly in supporting adults, adolescents and children suffering from exhaustion, stress and/or occupational imbalance. The services include conducting occupational therapy sessions tailored to the individual needs of clients, to help them lead a balanced life and strengthen their resources.

"La Pimpinière" fondation en faveur des personnes en situation de handicap du Jura bernois 

Tavannes · Since 1980

The core activity of the company 'Fondation la Pimpinière' is to support and care for people with disabilities. This includes the creation and management of facilities for the reception, training, education, employment, treatment and accommodation of people with disabilities. The company also offers special services such as the 'Maison de l'Autisme', which specializes in supporting people with autism. In addition, the company operates workshops where products are manufactured for sale.

Learco AG 

Aarau · Since 2019

The core activity of Learco AG is to support people with physical, mental or cognitive disabilities in their integration into the labor market and in achieving independent living. To this end, the company offers various services, such as outpatient accompaniment in the primary labor market, outpatient support for independent living, practical training (PrA) in the primary labor market, vocational assessments, stress and build-up training, as well as job coaching.

Lebensträume 

Riehen · Since 2006

The company "Lebensträume@work" is a non-profit organization whose core activity is managing various businesses that provide workspace for people with and without disabilities. The main activities include: Gastronomy: operation of the "Schlipf@work" guesthouse and the catering service "Schlipftisch", which delivers meals to midday tables and day structures in Riehen, Bettingen, and Basel. Integration and Participation: creation of workspaces for people with and without disabilities to promote their integration into society and participation in the labor market. Event planning: planning and implementation of events such as weddings, birthday parties, and corporate events. The company's core activity is thus the combination of gastronomic services and the promotion of integration and participation for people with and without disabilities.

Leberer-Stiftung Wolhusen 

Wolhusen · Since 1989

The core activity of the Leberer Foundation is to provide financial support to the Heilpädagogisches Kinderhaus Weidmatt in Wolhusen, in order to enrich the daily lives of children with permanent disabilities and to support the staff of the home in their work.

lernzeit gmbh 

Zollbrück · Since 2011

The core activity of the company 'lernzeit gmbh' is the care and support of children, adolescents and adults with special needs, particularly those with disabilities. This also includes coaching services for individuals and companies, as well as maintenance activities such as cleaning, repairs and gardening.

Les ateliers de CVE Sàrl 

Fétigny · Since 2024

Les ateliers de CVE Sàrl is a social enterprise providing support for professional reintegration and occupational engagement. Its activities include work at an equestrian farm, green‑space maintenance and gardening, animal‑assisted (horse) mediation, creation of insect hotels, furniture renovation, and the production and sale of crafted items such as leather and paracord bracelets.

Les Eglantines 

Vevey · Since 1980

The core activity of the Fondation Les Eglantines is to provide support and services to adults with physical disabilities, multiple disabilities, mild intellectual disabilities or mental illnesses. This includes: adapted housing, home support and accompaniment, work activities in socially oriented workshops, day centre activities, therapeutic care, and nursing care. The Fondation Les Eglantines aims to enable the individuals in its care to achieve the greatest possible autonomy and to ensure a quality of life tailored to their needs.