Institution for people with disabilities in
Olten

Stiftung Arkadis

Since 1972 · 21–50 empl.·4.2(47)

Stiftung Arkadis is a service and specialist centre for adults with disabilities and for children and young people with disabilities, developmental impairments or specific support needs. Its services include housing, activities and work, therapy, counselling and leisure programmes.

Verein WG Treffpunkt

Since 2013 · 21–50 empl.·4.6(15)

Verein WG Treffpunkt is a social enterprise supporting children, young people and adults facing significant psychological and social challenges. Its services include residential support ranging from inpatient care to ambulatory assistance, day programmes, vocational training and support with reintegration into the workforce.

Stiftung HÖREN UND VERSTEHEN

Since 2000 · 1–10 empl.

Stiftung HÖREN UND VERSTEHEN supports people with hearing loss and those who become deaf later in life, as well as social organisations that promote their participation in society. It provides financial assistance for items including hearing aids, further education, counselling and projects that improve the situation of people with hearing impairments.

SPECKDRUM Autismus Krisenintervention GmbH

Since 2016 · 1–10 empl.

SPECKDRUM Autismus Krisenintervention GmbH provides crisis intervention, direct care and specialist advice for people with autism or cognitive disabilities and their support networks. Its services also include coaching, DOKI courses and support in psychiatric acute-care settings.

Verein ALS Schweiz

Since 2016 · 11–20 empl.

Verein ALS Schweiz is a non-profit patient organisation supporting people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and their families. It provides advice and personal support, assistive equipment, direct financial assistance, peer meetings, respite services and training for people affected by ALS, their families and professionals.

Fokus-plus

Since 2017 · 11–20 empl.·4.2(5)

Fokus-plus is a specialist service for blind and visually impaired people. It provides counselling and rehabilitation, social counselling, advice on and adaptation of assistive devices, courses, leisure activities and peer groups. It also provides information and training for professionals and other people supporting those with visual impairments.

Wärchlade für Olten und Umgebung

Since 1991 · 11–20 empl.·5.0(2)

Wärchlade für Olten und Umgebung provides adults with an illness or disability with supported work placements adapted to their abilities in a textile studio and a wood workshop. Items made there are sold in its shop.

Edith Deutscher-Stiftung

Since 1994 · 1–10 empl.