Institutions for People with Disabilities

Verein Cosmea 

Chur · Since 2004

The company's core activity is the operation of a restaurant, specifically offering food and beverages, as well as renting out rooms and issuing vouchers.

Fondation "Institution de Lavigny" 

Lavigny · Since 1975

Fondation "Institution de Lavigny" provides medico-social services, including a hospital for neurorehabilitation and epilepsy care, socio-educational housing, protected workshops and the La Passerelle school. The foundation is certified to ISO 9001:2015, is a member of the Fédération des Hôpitaux Vaudois and uses electricity exclusively from renewable sources.

Stiftung Schloss Biberstein 

Biberstein · Since 1920

The company's core activity is the care and support of adults with support needs in various residential groups and facilities, including outpatient care. The company also offers various therapeutic and occupational activities, such as a creative studio, viticulture, bakery and woodworking shop. Additionally, various services such as gardening, laundry, cleaning and kitchen services are provided.

Stiftung Atelier Manus 

Glis · Since 1984

Stiftung Atelier Manus is a private foundation and social enterprise that provides vocational integration and sheltered employment for people with disabilities across a range of production and service areas. Its services include bookbinding and framing, woodcarving and carpentry, garden maintenance, packaging/logistics, laundry services, handweaving, digitalisation, second‑hand shops, a café (café weri) and a bicycle courier service (ViaVelo).

Stiftung café sowieso 

Lucerne · Since 2003

The company "Restaurant Sowieso" is a social enterprise that combines gastronomy and social integration. The core activity of the company is the operation of a restaurant where people in need of support, such as those with mild intellectual disabilities or learning difficulties, work together with gastronomic professionals. The company offers a range of services, including food and beverages, banquet and seminar events, catering, and homemade products.

Fondation Aigues-Vertes 

Bernex · Since 1960

Fondation Aigues-Vertes supports adults with intellectual disabilities through personalized care aimed at autonomy, education, work, leisure and social participation. The organisation operates a village model with residences, workshops and on-site businesses, offering goods and services such as bakery products, agricultural produce, carpentry, ceramics, a second-hand shop and cafés.

SSBL Stiftung für selbstbestimmtes und begleitetes Leben 

Emmen · Since 1972

The core activity of the company is the care and support of people with disabilities. The company offers various services, such as residential places, day care places, guest places, therapies, aids and leisure activities, to promote the quality of life and participation of these people in society.

St. Josef-Stiftung 

Bremgarten Ag · Since 1948

The company's core activity is the care and support of people with disabilities, particularly children and adolescents, through various offers such as special needs schools, housing, early childhood education, speech therapy, physical and occupational therapy, as well as childcare and day care centers. The company also provides sheltered workplaces and training programs and is involved in civil service work.

Betriebsverein Sternen Walkringen 

Walkringen · Since 2024

Association La Branche 

Mollie-Margot · Since 2003

The company is active in various fields, including: Social institutions: It provides housing for adults, independent accommodations, health and care services, and activities for people with disabilities. Education: It operates a school and boarding school for people with disabilities and also offers distance learning. Handicrafts and art: It produces and sells handmade products, such as bread, food, and handicrafts. Gastronomy: It operates a restaurant and an epicerie (grocery store). Culture: It offers cultural activities such as films, exhibitions, and workshops. The core activity of the company is the promotion and support of people with disabilities by providing housing, education, employment, and cultural activities.