Institutions for People with Disabilities

TERRA EST VITA 

Dielsdorf · Since 2021

The core activity of the company is the socio-pedagogical support and promotion of young people and adults with difficult conditions or in developmental crises, with the aim of enabling these individuals to achieve the greatest possible independence in their daily and life management and to promote their psychosocial and health development. To this end, the company offers various services in the areas of housing, vocational training, work and related areas, such as carpentry, gardening and landscaping, commercial sector, agriculture, gastronomy and household management.

T-Interactions Association pour l'intégration sociale 

Geneva · Since 1996

T-Interactions Association pour l'intégration sociale supports the defence and development of individualized social and professional integration for people facing adaptation difficulties. It operates social enterprises in hospitality, catering, reprography and renovation to create employment and provides psychosocial support, housing assistance, training, apprenticeships and job coaching.

Trägerverein sahara DREI BASLER OASEN 

Basel · Since 2000

The core activity of Sahara Basel is the integration of women into the workforce through the sale of sustainably produced and fairly traded products, particularly second-hand clothing, as well as through the training and promotion of women in various fields such as textiles, household management and administration.

Trägerverein ZwischenRAUM 

Uttwil · Since 2021

Trägerverein ZwischenRAUM is a politically neutral association under Art. 60 ff. of the Swiss Civil Code that serves as the sponsoring body for the ZwischenRAUM school. The association secures the institution's quality and continuity; its board advises the school and acts as a neutral point of contact for third parties.

UK-Glücksmomente GmbH 

Thayngen · Since 2023

The core activity of UK-Glücksmomente GmbH is the promotion and implementation of Supported Communication (UK) and inclusion, particularly in the areas of education, social pedagogy and therapy. The company offers consulting, accompaniment, therapy and further education for people with and without disabilities, as well as for institutions and professionals, in order to promote participation and inclusion.

Verein ALS Schweiz 

Olten · Since 2016

Verein ALS Schweiz provides information and support to people affected by amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), their relatives and professionals. Services include free loan and home delivery of assistive devices with instruction, individual counselling and financial direct assistance, moderated support meetings, training for care teams, respite offers such as day trips and short stays, and resources such as voice banking and a podcast.

Verein ArWo Frutigland 

Frutigen · Since 2003

The core activity of ArWo Frutigland is to provide work and living offers as well as care services for adult people with disabilities. This includes protected workplaces, PRA training, living possibilities in various residential communities and a daytime offer in the creative atelier. The company also offers services for industry and trade and operates a sales shop.

Verein Behinderten Wohngruppe Bad Meltingen 

Meltingen · Since 2010

The core activity of the company is the care and support of people with disabilities in a residential group, including the provision of services such as assisted living, supervised daytime activities, nursing care, household management and kitchen services.

Verein Besmerhuus 

Kreuzlingen · Since 1998

The core activity of Besmerhuus is the individual support and care of people with cognitive impairments. This includes offers such as housing, daily structure, employment and leisure activities, which aim to enable people to live a self-determined and self-responsible life. The company also offers products and services produced in the day care center.

Verein für betreutes Wohnen (BEWO) 

Lütisburg · Since 2012

The core activity of BEWO is to care for and support people with mental health issues or other needs in the areas of living, working and leisure. This includes promoting residential and social skills, structuring daily life, work training, support with work outside the facility and active leisure activities.

Verein Heilpädagogische Früherziehung im Kanton Thurgau 

Frauenfeld · Since 1999

The company's core activity is therapeutic early childhood education, particularly the promotion and support of children with special needs in the areas of therapeutic pedagogy, audio pedagogy and low vision pedagogy. This includes the individual development of the child, their activities and participation in their social environment, as well as the counseling and support of parents. The services are usually provided in the family environment.

Verein HLG Fähre 

Bern · Since 2022

Verein HLG Fähre is a therapeutic pedagogical residential community that provides residential care and individual support for children and adolescents. Services include supplementary and remedial schooling, accompaniment during vocational training and follow-up support; a separate studio for more independent youths and an on-site atelier are part of the offering.

Vereinigung Cerebral Basel 

Basel · Since 2004

The company's core activity is to support and advise people with disabilities, particularly those with cerebral palsy, and their families. This includes providing information, advice and support in various areas of life, such as leisure, sports, holidays and relief services. Furthermore, the company advocates for the interests of people with disabilities and promotes inclusion and participation in society.

Vereinigung Cerebral Zürich 

Uster · Since 2015

The company's core activity is the organization and implementation of leisure activities, courses and experience weeks for people with disabilities, particularly for children and adults. The company also provides counseling and support in the areas of health, housing, work and leisure. It is a social institution or organization that advocates for the inclusion and participation of people with disabilities.

Verein JUFA 

Basel · Since 1937

Verein JUFA provides special-education services including early intervention, kindergarten and day-care, and operates workshops and residential support for people with cognitive impairments. The website includes documentation on the association’s history and a contact form.

Verein KomSol 

Kandersteg · Since 2010

Verein KomSol supports adolescents with mental health problems or disorders in stabilisation and in achieving their individual maximum level of independence. It provides individualised, structured and closely supervised residential care for young people aged 12–17 (with stays permitted until completion of initial education), offers work-training programmes including creative, craft and artistic activities as well as property maintenance, and operates a tailored primary-school programme to enable school completion or preparation for external schooling. The institution holds IVSE recognition and provides 19 residential places across two living groups at a site in Kandersteg.

Verein leben wie du und ich 

Zurich · Since 2013

The company 'leben-wie-du-und-ich' is an association that focuses on supporting and integrating people with disabilities. The core activities include: Assistance and support through a Mobile Competence Center, Promotion of housing and employment opportunities for people with disabilities, Operation of an artistic workshop, Fundraising and crowdfunding campaigns to finance the activities, Public relations and media presence to raise awareness for the concerns of people with disabilities.

Verein MALIAN 

Basel · Since 2020

The core activity of MALIAN is the integration, promotion and employment of people who are restricted in their professional activity due to personal, health, social or political reasons. To this end, the company offers practical insights, work and experience placements in various professions, such as gastronomy, hotel industry, administration, cheese dairy, bakery and brewery. The goal is to place these individuals in the regular labor market through the development, maintenance and promotion of employability and active job coaching.

Verein MURIMOOS werken und wohnen, Muri 

Muri Ag · Since 1933

The core activity of Murimoos is the integration of people with special needs into society through the provision of protected workplaces and residential facilities. The company offers various services, including contract work, laundry, wood processing, organic products, gastronomy and a recreation area. The activities are focused on promoting the independence and quality of life of the clients.

Verein Perspektiven - Autismus Therapie Zentrum Zürich 

Zurich · Since 2014

The core activity of ATZZ (Autism Therapy Center Zurich) is to support and provide therapy to people with autism, particularly children. The association aims to improve the development opportunities for affected children and offers therapeutic services.