Institution for people with disabilities in
Zurich

sintegrA zürich

Since 2009 · 21–50 empl.·4.9(18)

sintegrA zürich provides social and vocational integration services for people with mental health conditions or experience of crisis. Its activities include integration programmes, a support service, work placements in the werkBAR bistro and catering operation, and creative work in an atelier.

Verein Wohnzentrum Frankental

Since 2008 · 11–20 empl.·4.4(21)

Verein Wohnzentrum Frankental operates a residential centre for adults with brain injuries, neurological conditions and other impairments. It provides supported accommodation, care, occupational and activity programmes, and therapies.

Pro Infirmis Kanton Zürich

Since 2010 · 21–50 empl.·4.1(63)

Pro Infirmis Kanton Zürich advises and supports people with disabilities, their families and other people involved in their care. Its services include social and personal-assistance counselling, direct financial support, supported living, and guidance on work, education and leisure.

Schweizerische Vereinigung für hirnverletzte Menschen FRAGILE Suisse

Since 1991 · 21–50 empl.·4.7(14)

Schweizerische Vereinigung für hirnverletzte Menschen FRAGILE Suisse is the Swiss patient organisation for people with brain injuries and their relatives. It provides advice, support, courses, self-help groups and leisure activities, and advocates for the inclusion and interests of people affected.

Stiftung Arbeitskette

Since 2011 · 11–20 empl.·4.1(14)

Stiftung Arbeitskette is a social enterprise and gastronomy business that supports the vocational integration of people with health-related or social challenges. It offers training and supported employment, and operates restaurants and a catering service.

Werchschüür

Since 1990 · 21–50 empl.·4.6(11)

Werchschüür supports the social and vocational integration of people with mental health conditions and people with speech, hearing or learning disabilities. Its services include supported housing, training and coaching, and vocational training and work opportunities in crafts such as painting, carpentry and woodturning.

Stiftung Rafaelschule Zürich

Since 2010 · 21–50 empl.·4.7(6)

Stiftung Rafaelschule Zürich is the supporting foundation of Rafaelschule, a special-needs school based on anthroposophy and Rudolf Steiner’s curative education. The school provides teaching from school-entry level through its 15plus programme, as well as individual learning support, therapies and day care.

Stiftung Sprachheilschulen im Kanton Zürich

Since 1917 · 11–20 empl.

Stiftung Sprachheilschulen im Kanton Zürich operates special day schools for children and young people with significant language support needs. It provides speech and language education, speech therapy, social-pedagogical support, and advice and training for professionals and caregivers.

Wilhelm Schulthess - Stiftung

Since 1936 · 11–20 empl.

Wilhelm Schulthess - Stiftung supports the development of orthopaedic treatment at Schulthess Klinik and funds research projects. Through a patient assistance fund, it helps people who cannot afford necessary complex operations to receive treatment.

Taubblinden-Hilfe

Since 1974 · 1–10 empl.

Taubblinden-Hilfe represents the interests and rights of people who are deafblind or have combined hearing and visual impairments. The charitable foundation provides individual support, personal assistance, holiday and social activities, and Bible texts in print or Braille.

Stiftung "Forelhaus Zürich"

Since 1975 · 21–50 empl.

Stiftung "Forelhaus Zürich" operates social-therapeutic residential facilities for women and men with addiction problems. It also provides accompanied and supported housing, as well as assistance with vocational integration.

Stiftung Treffpunkt der Gehörlosen

Since 1981 · 11–20 empl.

Stiftung Treffpunkt der Gehörlosen establishes and operates a meeting place for deaf people on a charitable basis and raises the funds required for this purpose. It may construct, acquire, renovate or rent buildings for the centre.

Stiftung für das behinderte Kind

Since 1988 · 1–10 empl.

Stiftung für das behinderte Kind supports organisations, institutions, projects and activities that benefit children with intellectual or physical disabilities in Switzerland. Its website provides documents for grant applications.

Schweizerischer Blindenbund Selbsthilfe blinder und sehbehinderter Menschen (SBb)

Since 1995 · 21–50 empl.

Schweizerischer Blindenbund Selbsthilfe blinder und sehbehinderter Menschen (SBb) is a self-help organization for blind and visually impaired people. It provides free counselling, courses and practical support, and represents their interests in social policy and public life.

ASRA Stiftung

Since 1999 · 11–20 empl.

ASRA Stiftung finances projects run by ASRA Action for Self Reliance and Alternatives for children and young people with disabilities or other disadvantages. Supported activities include medical and therapeutic care, schooling and vocational training, job placement and microloans, delivered by the Indian ASRA team.

Stiftung Tobias-Haus

Since 2005 · 11–20 empl.

Stiftung Tobias-Haus is a residential home and day centre for adults with intellectual and/or physical disabilities. Following its merger with Wohnheim Zürichberg, the service operates as Gmeinschaft Züriberg and offers supported living, day programmes, and creative and practical activities.

ZWAK Zürcher Wohn- und Arbeitskoordinations AG

Since 2007 · 11–20 empl.

ZWAK Zürcher Wohn- und Arbeitskoordinations AG provides supervised accommodation for adults with psychological and/or social impairments. Its services also include structured daytime activities and individual work programmes that support social and vocational prospects.

Förderstiftung für das Sprachheilwesen im Kanton Zürich

Since 2010 · 11–20 empl.

Förderstiftung für das Sprachheilwesen im Kanton Zürich operates the Sprachheilschulen and provides schooling, therapeutic and socio‑pedagogical support for children and adolescents with significant language support needs; it also offers speech‑therapy services for young children and consultation services for schools and families.

Verein Perspektiven - Autismus Therapie Zentrum Zürich

Since 2014 · 1–10 empl.

Verein Perspektiven - Autismus Therapie Zentrum Zürich is a non-profit association that provides financial support for the expansion of the Autismus Therapiezentrum Zürich. Its support helps develop therapeutic services for children with autism.

Zürcher Fürsorgeverein für Gehörlose

Since 2016 · 21–50 empl.

Zürcher Fürsorgeverein für Gehörlose promotes the wellbeing of deaf and hard-of-hearing people. As a supporting organisation, it supports the counselling service for the Zurich and Schaffhausen region, which offers advice and assistance on social, family and employment matters, as well as work-integration services and public information activities.

Stiftung Drei Ringe

Since 2016 · 21–50 empl.

BETH CHANA Verein für jüdische Behinderte

Since 2010 · 1–10 empl.

BETH CHANA Verein für jüdische Behinderte provides care and support for people with disabilities and their families. Its services include a residential home, a day centre with individually tailored activities, and social and recreational programmes informed by traditional Jewish values.

Brunau-Stiftung

Since 1957 · 11–20 empl.·3.7(45)

Brunau-Stiftung provides practical vocational training, support with employment integration and sheltered workplaces for people with physical and/or mental disabilities. It also offers job coaching and residential support, and provides services including accounting, ICT and logistics.

Stiftung Behindertenwerk Holz & Korb

Since 2009 · 1–10 empl.·5.0(5)

Stiftung Jugendnetzwerk

Since 1992 · 51–100 empl.·3.5(11)

Stiftung Jugendnetzwerk provides support for children, young people and families facing crises or social and psychological difficulties. Its services include outreach family support, residential group care, supported accommodation for young people, and training in schema-based approaches.

Schweizerische Caritasaktion der Blinden (CAB)

Since 2009 · 21–50 empl.·5.0(2)

Schweizerische Caritasaktion der Blinden (CAB) is a self-help organisation for blind and visually impaired people. It supports their independence and social inclusion through training courses, regional gatherings, and personal advice and assistance.

Verein Wohnpflegeheime Schwamendingen - Wohnsch

Since 1988 · 21–50 empl.·4.0(4)

Verein Wohnpflegeheime Schwamendingen - Wohnsch operates three residential and nursing homes for older people and people with mental health conditions or dementia. It offers different forms of supported living, along with individual care, nursing and psychosocial support.

DAHEIM Verein für Wohnen und gelebte Integration

Since 2000 · 1–10 empl.·3.9(21)

DAHEIM Verein für Wohnen und gelebte Integration operates supported housing for people with psychological and/or physical disabilities. It offers different levels of support, including assisted living and a lighter-support option, to help residents manage daily life.

Stiftung zsge

Since 1975 · 11–20 empl.·4.1(7)

Stiftung zsge supports people with challenging life circumstances, particularly those who have come into conflict with the justice system. It provides counselling, accommodation, work opportunities and direct financial assistance, and supports clients in their social and professional reintegration.

Verein leben wie du und ich

Since 2013 · 11–20 empl.·5.0(2)

The company 'leben-wie-du-und-ich' is an association that focuses on supporting and integrating people with disabilities. The core activities include: Assistance and support through a Mobile Competence Center, Promotion of housing and employment opportunities for people with disabilities, Operation of an artistic workshop, Fundraising and crowdfunding campaigns to finance the activities, Public relations and media presence to raise awareness for the concerns of people with disabilities.

Hyper Normal KLG

Since 2022 · 11–20 empl.

Hyper Normal KLG supports neurodivergent young people and young adults, as well as those experiencing moderate mental health challenges, in preparing for regular vocational training in creative fields. Its services include aptitude assessments, practical preparation, help finding a training place, and coaching during training.

Stiftung Wohnheime im Seefeld

Since 2023 · 21–50 empl.·3.8(12)

Stiftung Wohnheime im Seefeld supports and accompanies people with different disabilities. It operates residential facilities and provides supported housing, day-structure and work programmes, as well as ambulatory support.

ZÜRICH SICHTBAR PLUS - Genossenschaft für Menschen mit/ohne Hörbehinderung

Since 1934 · 11–20 empl.·5.0(1)

ZÜRICH SICHTBAR PLUS - Genossenschaft für Menschen mit/ohne Hörbehinderung carries out activities for deaf, hard-of-hearing and deafblind people and supports related institutions and organizations. It provides training and meeting rooms and is the sponsoring body of SEK3 secondary school for deaf and hard-of-hearing students.

Verein Interessengemeinschaft für Sozialpsychiatrie Zürich

Since 2008 · 11–20 empl.·2.3(3)

Verein Interessengemeinschaft für Sozialpsychiatrie Zürich provides housing and support services for adults with mental health impairments. Its services include supported and accompanied living in shared homes, as well as ambulatory support in clients’ own homes.

cb-stiftung

Since 2015 · 11–20 empl.·3.0(4)

cb-stiftung operates supported workplaces and employment opportunities in the secondary labour market for people with psychological, social or physical impairments. It also provides training and support programmes, as well as services in administration, packaging and crafts.

Circleg

Since 2023 · 1–10 empl.·4.7(3)

Circleg designs and supplies modular prosthetic solutions, including the Circleg One system, as well as individual components and kits. Circleg also provides training, instructional resources and services for prosthetists and arranges distribution through medical partners and access points.

Verein vier wiesen

Since 2011 · 11–20 empl.·5.0(1)

Verein vier wiesen supports and cares for people with different disabilities, particularly cognitive disabilities. It provides supported group living, structured daytime activities, work opportunities and leisure activities.

FRAGILE Zürich, Verein für Menschen mit Hirnverletzung und ihre Angehörigen, Region Zürich

Since 2020 · 1–10 empl.·4.0(4)

FRAGILE Zürich, Verein für Menschen mit Hirnverletzung und ihre Angehörigen, Region Zürich supports people with brain injuries and their families through personal advice and support. It also offers peer-support activities, meetings, courses and holidays.