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.

Rosa Brockenhaus Hilfswerkverein 

Bern · Since 2012

The core activity of Rosa Brockenhaus is the collection, reuse and sale of used items, particularly bicycles, as well as the provision of services such as cleaning, disposal and collection. The association pursues non-profit and solidarity goals and is not focused on economic profit.

Stiftung Uetendorfberg, Schweizerische Wohn- und Arbeitsgemeinschaft für Hörbehinderte 

Uetendorf · Since 1986

The core activity of the Uetendorfberg Foundation is the promotion and integration of people with disabilities through the provision of housing, workplaces and training opportunities. The foundation offers a wide range of services and products to support the individual development and participation of people with disabilities in professional and social life.

Tonis Fribyhof AG 

Jonschwil · Since 2019

The core activity of Tonis Fribyhof AG is the combination of horse breeding, riding school operations and therapeutic educational services. Specifically, this includes: horse breeding and breeding (especially Freiberger horses), riding school operations with riding lessons, riding camps and guided horseback rides, therapeutic riding for people with learning difficulties or mental/physical disabilities, horse boarding stable, sale of horses, offers for groups and companies (e.g. riding camps, guided horseback rides), and protected workplaces and living spaces for young people with learning difficulties or disabilities.

Stiftung Werk- und Wohnhaus zur Weid 

Mettmenstetten · Since 2013

The company's core activity is the care and support of people with addiction and mental health issues in residential and work-based settings, with the aim of improving their personal situation and promoting their social and professional integration.

Stiftung azb 

Strengelbach · Since 1962

The core activity of the Stiftung AZB company is the care and integration of people in need of support, particularly people with disabilities. This includes various offers such as housing and workplaces, vocational integration, production and services, as well as outpatient support. The company also provides various therapeutic and nursing services and is committed to the inclusion and well-being of the people being cared for.

TRINAMO AG 

Aarau · Since 2024

TRINAMO AG is a social enterprise that supports people with work integration through job training, coaching, vocational education and application assistance. It operates production and service units—including gastronomy, logistics, assembly and textile/confection services—and fulfils orders for external clients as well as for its internal operations.

Stiftung Humanus-Haus 

Rubigen · Since 1974

The company offers a wide range of activities and services focused on the areas of craftsmanship, art, culture, gastronomy, education, and social services. The core activity of the company can be described as 'integration and employment measures for people with special needs', as it provides a variety of offers such as workshops, training places, holiday offers, and housing options to support and integrate people with disabilities or other challenges.

Opera Ticinese per l'assistenza alla fanciullezza O.T.A.F. 

Sorengo · Since 1969

The company offers a wide range of services and activities focused on supporting and caring for people with special needs. The core activities include: residential and care facilities (Casa Bianca, Casa Nava, Casa Iris, Casa Gaia, Casa Ninfea, Casa Giroggio); day centers and protected workshops (Centri diurni, Laboratori protetti); therapeutic services (physiotherapy, water therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, music therapy, low vision, augmentative communication, hippotherapy); catering and meal services (Gastronomia 1-6); administrative and technical services (Servizio amministrativo, Servizio tecnico e trasporti); and educational and training opportunities (Opportunità di stage, Offerte di lavoro). Overall, the company's core activity can be described as providing care, support, and empowerment to people with special needs, with a focus on housing, therapy, education, and employment.

Stiftung Altried 

Zurich · Since 1976

Stiftung Altried is a social institution that provides housing, work and support services for people with disabilities. Its offerings include supported and integrative housing, sheltered employment, workshops, training and hospitality/catering services.

Stiftung Scalottas 

Scharans · Since 1963

The Scalottas company is a foundation that focuses on supporting and caring for adults and children. The company's core activity includes providing housing, care and promotion for people in need. This also includes organizing events, creating jobs and training employees. The Scalottas Foundation also offers opportunities for donations and support through various events and projects.

Verein Dietisberg 

Diegten · Since 2017

FONDATION PERCEVAL 

St-Prex · Since 1968

The company's core activity is the care and support of people with special needs, particularly children and adolescents, through various services such as specialized schools, homes, day care centers, therapeutic offers and medical care. The company also offers training and continuing education programs for employees and promotes research in the field of pedagogy and sociotherapy.

Verein Zentrum Elisabeth 

Walchwil · Since 1997

The Zentrum Elisabeth company offers a wheelchair-accessible spa hotel with care services on a Spitex basis, specifically targeting people in need of care, particularly those with chronic neurological illnesses and MS sufferers. The core activity includes providing accommodation, catering, care and therapy services in a barrier-free environment, enabling guests to enjoy relaxing holidays and a high quality of life.

Fondation Eben-Hézer 

Lausanne · Since 1936

The company is a social services provider specializing in the care and support of elderly people. Its core activities include providing residential homes, care services, therapeutic offers, leisure activities, and other support services for the elderly. The company also offers training and employment opportunities for people with disabilities.

Stiftung Stöckenweid 

Meilen · Since 2005

The company's core activity is the promotion and care of people with cognitive, mental and physical disabilities. The company offers a wide range of services and activities to improve the quality of life of these individuals, including housing, health, leisure, work and education. It operates, among other things, a nursery, carpentry, flower shop, organic shop, kitchen and studios where clients can work and engage. In addition, the company offers various therapeutic services such as physiotherapy, eurythmy, psychiatric counseling and art therapy.

Stiftung Orte zum Leben 

Lenzburg · Since 1977

The company's core activity encompasses a wide range of services and offerings, including: * Gastronomic services (bakery, bistro, canteen, room rental) * Craft services (carpentry, mechanical processing, sewing workshop, artisanal crafts) * Garden maintenance and bicycle workshop * Sale of own products (wood products, carpet weaving) * Leisure activities and events * Training and employment of people with disabilities The company appears to be a social enterprise that employs and integrates people with disabilities. The core activity can be described as 'social services and craft production'.

Stiftung Haus Morgenstern 

Widen · Since 1994

Stiftung Haus Morgenstern operates a residential home with work-activity services for adults with multiple disabilities. Services include family-style living groups, sheltered workshops (e.g. candle making, carpentry, weaving, pottery, textiles), the Hand‑Werk shop, a cafeteria, and therapy and leisure programmes.

GEWA 

Zollikofen · Since 2001

GEWA is a social enterprise that supports people with mental health challenges to (re)integrate into the workforce. It provides vocational integration programmes and operates commercial services across sectors such as IT remarketing, logistics, gardening, gastronomy, confectioning, assembly/lighting manufacturing and fiduciary services.

Schloss Herdern 

Herdern

Stiftung Schloss Turbenthal - Wärmeverbund 

Turbenthal · Since 2015

Stiftung Schloss Turbenthal - Wärmeverbund provides residential and work programs within the Gehörlosendorf and operates multiple workshops (carpentry, mechanics, assembly, gardening, atelier) as well as a village shop, kitchen and restaurant. The foundation offers products and services with a social focus to support the professional and social integration of deaf and hearing‑impaired people.

Stiftung Schloss Turbenthal, Gehörlosendorf 

Turbenthal · Since 1981

Stiftung Schloss Turbenthal, Gehörlosendorf provides residential and employment opportunities for deaf and hard-of-hearing people, with tailored support and training. The organisation runs workshops (carpentry, mechanics, assembly, atelier, horticulture), a village shop and a village restaurant, offering products and services with a social value.

Netzwerk Grenchen 

Grenchen · Since 1998

The company's core activity is the professional integration of temporary employees through labour market-oriented tasks and intensive support in job searching, with the aim of integrating them into the primary labour market. This also includes the preservation and expansion of jobs in a protected workshop (Art+Quer).

Stiftung TRANSfair 

Gwatt (Thun) · Since 2009

The company offers a range of services that can be divided into several core activities. The main activities are: 1. **Logistics and Contract Manufacturing**: The company provides integrated logistics solutions for e-commerce, including shipping logistics, contract manufacturing, production, and assembly. 2. **Meal Service and Food Production**: The company provides daily freshly prepared meals for kindergartens, day schools, clinics, nursing homes, and canteens, and produces convenience food and other food products. 3. **Vocational Integration**: The company supports people in vocational integration and offers production and assembly of sub-processes. 4. **Catering and Community Catering**: The company provides catering services, including restaurants, events, and banquets, as well as community catering. Overall, the company's core activity can be described as **Services in the fields of Logistics, Food, and Catering**.

PRO, Entreprise Sociale Privée d'Intégration et de Réinsertion Professionnelle 

Plan-Les-Ouates · Since 1987

The core activity of PRO Genève is the integration and reintegration of people excluded from the traditional economy, particularly due to disabilities, by offering jobs or professional experiences in an adapted environment. The company provides various services, such as catering, cheque services, employment cleaning, tax consulting and professional support, to promote the reintegration of marginalized individuals into the labor market.

Stiftung Schulungs- und Wohnheime Rossfeld 

Bern · Since 1960

The core activity of the Rossfeld Foundation is to support and promote people with physical disabilities. The foundation offers a wide range of services, including: * Special education (primary school) for children and adolescents * Housing and day structure for adults * Therapy and activities for people with physical disabilities * Restaurant and meeting rooms for the public * Art and craft offers * Office services The Rossfeld Foundation aims to enable, accompany and support people with physical disabilities to lead a self-determined life.

Stiftung Schürmatt 

Zetzwil · Since 1963

The company's core activity is the promotion and support of people with disabilities, particularly children, adolescents and adults. This includes: * Special education schools and educational programs * Vocational preparation and training * Accompanied living and care * Work with accompaniment and care, including sheltered work and integration measures * Leisure and living offers The company thus offers a wide range of services and offers to support and promote people with disabilities.

Die Rodtegg Stiftung für Menschen mit körperlicher Behinderung 

Lucerne · Since 1965

The core activity of Rodtegg is the care and support of people with physical disabilities. This includes various services such as housing, care, therapy (physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy), education (special education) and training, as well as services like gastronomy, rental and office services. The company offers these services for both children and adolescents as well as adults.

Ekkharthof-Verein 

Lengwil · Since 1965

The core activity of the Ekkharthof encompasses the care and support of people with disabilities, particularly through therapeutic educational offers, residential models, training programs, workplaces, and therapies. Additionally, the Ekkharthof provides a range of services, including rentals, experiences, consultations, job opportunities, and a bio-store. The organization follows an anthroposophical approach and strives for inclusion, sustainability, and community.

CO13 

Basel · Since 2004

The core activity of CO13 is the professional and social integration of people in need of support. The company offers various programs and services to support these individuals in an economically relevant environment and enable them to find a job on the primary labor market and achieve financial independence. This includes, among other things: vocational preparation and training (e.g. MyWay, Lernhaus, Start), accompanied workplaces and coaching, integration into various industries (e.g. office services, janitorial services, bicycle shop, bistro, boutique), and vocational education and training (e.g. bicycle mechanics). The company aims to empower people in need of support and enable them to lead a self-determined life.

Lukashaus Sinn Stiftung 

Grabs · Since 2020

Lukashaus Sinn Stiftung provides housing, work, leisure and education services for people with disabilities or support needs. Its offerings focus mainly on adults with complex disabilities and include accompanied residential options as well as various employment and training services.

Lukashaus Stiftung 

Grabs · Since 2002

Lukashaus Stiftung provides housing, employment and education services for people with disabilities, particularly those with multiple or complex support needs. Its services include a range of residential options (including intensive living), supported work and employment placements, vocational training and measures for labour‑market inclusion.

Stiftung Kronbühl 

Wittenbach · Since 2013

Stiftung Kronbühl provides support and services for children, adolescents and adults with severe physical and intellectual disabilities, offering tailored educational, residential and care programs. The organization operates a daycare (KiTa Peter Pan), a special school, a boarding facility and supported residential housing (BEWO), cooperates with specialist services and holds ISO 9001:2015 certification.

Stiftung Bernaville 

Schwarzenburg · Since 1973

The core activity of the Bernaville Foundation is the care and support of people with special needs, particularly in the areas of housing, work and leisure. The company offers housing, workplaces and therapeutic services to enable people to live a self-determined and independent life. It is a social institution that focuses on supporting and promoting people with disabilities or other special needs.

Quellenhof-Stiftung 

Winterthur · Since 1990

Quellenhof-Stiftung provides housing, employment, education, and therapy and counselling services for people with mental health challenges and substance use disorders. The foundation operates production workshops, facility services and affiliated services (e.g. Spitex Q) and offers vocational training, sheltered workplaces and both outpatient and inpatient support.

Stiftung Heimstätten Wil 

Wil Sg · Since 2015

The company's core activity is the integration and employment of people with disabilities or special needs in various work areas, such as design agency, bio-manufacturing, gardening, carpentry, industry, textiles, and shopping. The company offers supported employment, internal job placements, supported training, and work therapy, and works on behalf of the Disability Insurance (IV).

Fondation St-Barthélemy 

St-Barthélemy Vd · Since 1988

The core activity of the Fondation St-Barthélemy is the care and support of adults with intellectual, mental or autistic disabilities. It offers various services, including accommodation, daytime activities, health and therapy services, as well as an integrative work environment. The foundation follows a socio-economic approach and also operates a bakery, a wood sale and an animal park to promote the autonomy and integration of the people being cared for.

Stiftung Weidli Stans 

Stans · Since 1986

Stiftung Weidli Stans provides support for people with disabilities, offering residential, employment and day-structure services. Its activities include assisted living, a day centre, sheltered workshops and service offerings such as mechanical work, recycling, packaging, paper processing, garden maintenance and a farm shop with a café.

Stiftung Wendepunkt 

Muhen · Since 1993

The company's core activity is the social integration and support of people through various services such as housing coaching, housing accompaniment, personnel placement, consulting, janitorial services, cleaning and maintenance. The company also offers seminars, events and corporate gifts and operates subsidiaries in the areas of wood construction, painting and personnel placement. The core activity can be described as social services and support for people in various areas of life.

Cité Radieuse 

Echichens · Since 1968

The core activity of the company is the care and support of people with special needs, particularly through: Accommodation (residential homes), Professional workshops (vocational training and employment), Home support (care and support at home), Day centre - leisure activities (day centre with leisure activities), and Therapies (therapy services). The company thus offers comprehensive support and care for people with special needs.

ESPAS 

Zurich · Since 1994

ESPAS is a foundation that provides social and vocational rehabilitation and integration for people with psychological or physical work-related impairments. It operates adapted workplaces, IV measures and apprenticeships, and supplies services to businesses such as fulfillment, scanning/data entry, telephone service and marketing/sales support.