Institution for people with disabilities in
Lausanne

Fondation Eben-Hézer

Since 1936 · 21–50 empl.·4.5(90)

Fondation Eben-Hézer supports people with disabilities and older people experiencing a loss of autonomy. Through its institutions, it provides care and accommodation as well as day, work and support services for these groups.

ASSOCIATION LE FOYER

Since 2011 · 11–20 empl.·4.6(49)

ASSOCIATION LE FOYER is a non-profit association that operates facilities for people with visual and intellectual disabilities and for children and young people with autism. Its services include an education and residential care centre, a school for children with autism, a programme for adolescents and temporary leisure-time care.

Fondation Deo Gratias

Since 1987 · 11–20 empl.

Fondation Deo Gratias is a Christian, interdenominational foundation that promotes social, cultural and religious activities. It operates La maison de la Rouvraie, a residential institution for adults with mental health difficulties, offering psychosocial support, assistance with daily activities and in-house workshops.

Fondation Coup d'Pouce

Since 1998 · 11–20 empl.·3.9(8)

Fondation Coup d'Pouce supports children and adults with disabilities or autism spectrum disorders, promoting their autonomy and personal development. Its services include support for inclusive leisure activities, experienced staff for preschool and after-school settings, and a leisure centre for people on the autism spectrum.

GRAAP-Fondation, GRoupe d'Accueil et d'Action Psychiatrique

Since 2011 · 11–20 empl.

GRAAP-Fondation, GRoupe d'Accueil et d'Action Psychiatrique supports people experiencing mental health difficulties and their relatives. The foundation offers social support, community and leisure activities, and professional activities, and promotes social connection and recovery.

COMITE ROMAND D'ORIENTATION ET D'EDUCATION PROFESSIONNELLE DES INVALIDES (CROEPI)

Since 2016 · 11–20 empl.

COMITE ROMAND D'ORIENTATION ET D'EDUCATION PROFESSIONNELLE DES INVALIDES (CROEPI) supports people affected by mental illness through social counselling, supervised paid activities and recreational events. Items made in its workshops are sold in the La Lausenette social shop.

Pro infirmis succursale du canton de Vaud

Since 2010 · 21–50 empl.

Pro infirmis succursale du canton de Vaud provides advisory and support services for people with disabilities, including accessibility information and referrals to specialised services. It serves as the cantonal office and counselling service for the eastern and western parts of the canton and the Lausanne urban area.

Asile des aveugles

Since 1916 · 11–20 empl.·3.3(23)

Asile des aveugles works to support visual health through a range of eye-care and vision-impairment services. Its activities include the Jules-Gonin Ophthalmic Hospital, a nursing home, services for people who are blind or visually impaired, and a vision science research centre.

L'Alisier Sàrl

Since 2020 · 1–10 empl.

L'Alisier Sàrl provides occupational therapy and vocational and social reintegration services. Its services are for adults, adolescents and children experiencing exhaustion, stress or an imbalance in their daily occupations.

insieme Vaud, Association de parents et de personnes concernées par le handicap mental

Since 2016 · 11–20 empl.·4.0(12)

insieme Vaud, Association de parents et de personnes concernées par le handicap mental is an association for parents, relatives and people with intellectual disabilities. It provides advice and support to families, organises discussion groups and adapted leisure activities and holidays, and represents the interests of people with intellectual disabilities and their families to authorities and the public.

Fondation de Verdeil

Since 1983 · 101–500 empl.·3.0(6)

Fondation de Verdeil provides special education services for children and adolescents with developmental, learning, emotional or behavioural difficulties. Its services include early educational support, special schools, school-based and pre-vocational training, and temporary care.

Solidarité-Handicap mental

Since 2017 · 11–20 empl.·5.0(2)

Solidarité-Handicap mental is a non-profit association that defends the rights of people with intellectual disabilities and promotes their self-determination and social inclusion. It operates an advocacy service (Permanence Porte-Voix), organises supported leisure activities (Espace Libre), summer day camps (Centres Aérés), cultural outings, training courses and publishes reports and newsletters.