Institutions for People with Disabilities

Pro Infirmis Kanton Graubünden (Zweigniederlassung) 

Chur · Since 2010

Pro Infirmis Kanton Graubünden (Zweigniederlassung) provides information, counselling, support and accompaniment for people with physical, cognitive or mental impairments and their relatives. Services include social counselling (including financial direct assistance), assistance counselling, supported living, barrier-free building consultancy, an educational club and accessibility and information services.

rodania Stiftung 

Grenchen · Since 1989

The core activity of the company 'rodania' is to care for and support people in various stages of life, with the goal of enabling them to lead a meaningful and independent life, as well as full social participation. This includes, among other things, providing housing, day care centers, workshops, and educational programs. The company focuses on the social and pedagogical care of people, particularly those who need support to lead a self-determined life.

Stiftung Contenti 

Lucerne · Since 1988

Stiftung Contenti provides day-structure and supported employment as well as residential services for people with disabilities. It offers office and shipping services, multimedia digitization, room rental, and assistance and housekeeping services.

Stiftung Steinhölzli 

Liebefeld · Since 1916

The core activity of Steinhölzli Stiftung is the promotion and integration of young people with structural needs into the labor market through various offers such as vocational training, education, coaching, and housing. To this end, the company operates its own facilities, including Steinhölzli Bildungswege, Hallers brasserie, the laundry/tailoring shop, the Gärtnerei flower shop, the bakery, and the building maintenance service. The goal is to support young adults in their professional and personal development and provide them with opportunities to successfully find their own path.

DAHEIM Verein für Wohnen und gelebte Integration 

Zurich · Since 2000

The core activity of Daheim is to provide assisted living for people with mental and/or physical disabilities in the city of Zurich, with the goal of enabling them to lead a largely independent life.

Fondation Ateliers Résidences Adultes (FARA) 

Fribourg · Since 2006

The core activity of FARA is to provide social and solidarity support to adults and young adults with developmental disorders and disabilities. This includes: Creating adapted workplaces, Providing housing, Supporting the development of autonomy, Accompanying and supporting people with disabilities in various areas of life. The company also offers various services, such as a manufacture, a boutique and a conference center.

Malia Stiftung 

Altstätten Sg · Since 2020

The company's core activity is the vocational integration and rehabilitation of people with special needs, particularly young people and adults with disabilities or social difficulties. The company offers various services such as job training, job coaching, vocational assessment and build-up training to prepare participants for the labor market and integrate them into society. In addition to these services, the company also offers various workshops and businesses, such as office services, creative workshop, gardening and floristry, woodworking, IT and confectionery, where participants can gain practical experience.

Verein Bachtelen Kinderheime und Sonderschulen 

Grenchen · Since 1980

Verein Bachtelen Kinderheime und Sonderschulen provides support, development and guidance for children, adolescents and young adults aged 0 to 25 through educational, residential and therapeutic services. The institution operates daycare centres, special-education and school programmes, residential services and vocational training, and offers counselling and therapy to promote integration into family life, mainstream school and employment.

Wohnenbern 

Bern · Since 2025

The company provides social services, particularly in the area of supporting and accompanying people with special needs, such as people with disabilities or the elderly. The core activity includes providing protection from self-harm and external threats, mediating between customers and their environment, and supporting networking and resource utilization in the social environment. The company focuses on a person-centered approach and supports customers in realizing their self-chosen living and housing options.

Fondazione Madonna di Re 

Bellinzona · Since 1994

The company's core activity is the promotion and support of people with disabilities through various activities, such as organizing events, providing educational and training opportunities, and creating jobs in various workshops, including textile, wood, ceramics, and Vimi workshops. The company aims to promote the participation and integration of people with disabilities into society and support their independence and autonomy.

Hohenlinden Zentrum für Bildung und Persönlichkeitsentwicklung 

Solothurn · Since 1962

The core activity of Hohenlinden encompasses the areas of vocational training, professional integration, housing, and support. Specifically, the company offers: Vocational training: apprenticeships and training programs for young people; Professional integration: support for integration into the primary labor market through coaching and job coaching; Housing: offers for housing and support for people with special needs; Services: gastronomy and other services within the framework of FHNW Solothurn. The company focuses on supporting and accompanying people with special needs, particularly in the areas of vocational training and integration.

Pigna Raum für Menschen mit Behinderung 

Kloten · Since 1981

The company's core activity involves the care and support of people with special needs, particularly seniors and individuals with brain injuries, by providing day care centers, residential facilities, protected workplaces, and therapeutic services such as therapy baths. In addition, the company offers a range of services and products, including textiles, cards, laundry bags, laundry services, digitization, and electrical assembly, some of which are produced by the cared-for individuals themselves.

Stiftung arwole Arbeits-, Wohn- und Lebensraum für Menschen mit einer Behinderung 

Sargans · Since 2001

The core activity of the company 'arwole' is the integration and support of people with intellectual and/or mental disabilities through the provision of housing, work and training places, as well as various services. The activities include: Housing: provision of housing in decentralized living groups; Work: provision of work places in various areas such as industry, catering, household management, bicycle workshop, gardening group and studios; Training: provision of training places in a protected environment; Services: provision of services such as production and services in the areas of industry, mailing, bicycle workshop, gardening group and studios. The company aims to enable people with disabilities to lead a self-determined life and promote their integration into society.

Stiftung Pflegezentrum Baar 

Baar · Since 1965

The company provides care services, in particular: day care, short-term stays, and Atrium Baar (likely a specialized facility or department within the care center). The company focuses on the individual needs of its customers and offers a range of services to meet these needs. The core activity of the company is the care and support of people, especially elderly or care-dependent individuals.

Stiftung WOHIN für Wohnen + Integration 

Spiez · Since 2010

The core activity of the WOHIN Foundation is to provide housing and employment offers for adult people with mental impairments. This includes stationary 24-hour care services, outpatient housing support, assisted living, day centers and leisure meeting places, which are tailored to the individual needs and wishes of the clients.

Valida 

St. Gallen · Since 1930

Valida is an association that provides individualized integration services for people with support needs in the areas of work, housing, education and leisure. It also operates market-oriented business units that deliver production and service solutions—such as assembly, packaging, laundry and lettershop—for companies and private clients.

WOLEG AG 

Roggwil Be · Since 2013

The core activity of WOLEG is the care and support of children and adolescents with special needs. This encompasses three main areas: 1. Special School: WOLEG operates a special school tailored to the needs of children and adolescents with special pedagogical requirements. 2. Supported Living: WOLEG offers supported living in various residential groups, providing a safe and supportive environment for the children and adolescents. 3. Work Integration: WOLEG supports young people in their integration into the workforce by offering them workplaces and other opportunities to develop their skills and abilities. The core activity of WOLEG is thus the socio-pedagogical care and support of children and adolescents with special needs, with the goal of enabling them to lead an independent and meaningful life.

Asile des aveugles 

Lausanne · Since 1916

Asile des aveugles is a foundation dedicated to visual health that brings together the Hôpital ophtalmique Jules-Gonin, a vision research centre, a low-vision competence centre and a care home; it provides clinical services, research, prevention and support programmes for people with visual impairment.

Association PINOS 

Courtemaîche · Since 2021

The core activity of Pinos is to provide care and support to adults with special needs in terms of autonomy and independence. To this end, Pinos offers various solutions, including: adapted housing, workshops and activities to promote skills and independence, accompaniment and support by qualified staff, therapeutic offers to promote well-being, and day care and activities. The goal of Pinos is to enable the people it supports to lead a self-determined and fulfilling life and to promote their integration into society.

Fondation de la Monneresse 

Aigle · Since 2001

The core activity of the company "Fondation La Monneresse" is to provide specialized services for children and adolescents with special needs. These include: Specialized pedagogy and teaching in its own school, Therapeutic services such as psychology, psychomotricity and speech therapy, Counseling and support for parents and teachers, Care and promotion of children and adolescents with special needs in a respectful and supportive environment. Fondation La Monneresse offers these services in various facilities, including a specialized school, a Psychology, Psychomotricity and Speech Therapy Service (PPLS) and other facilities.