Institution for people with disabilities in the
Canton of Zurich

Stiftung Werkheim Uster

Since 1979 · 21–50 empl.·4.5(61)

Stiftung Werkheim Uster supports people with cognitive disabilities, offering a range of housing, work and training options as well as a day centre. Its business operations include catering, gardening, property maintenance, assembly, mechanical work and handcrafted products.

Christuszentrum

Since 2009 · 21–50 empl.·4.8(26)

Christuszentrum is a non-profit association offering tailored housing, work, training and day-programme opportunities for people with psychological, physical or cognitive disabilities. Its work areas and services include gardening, catering, office tasks, cleaning, property maintenance and product preparation and assembly.

Stiftung Wagerenhof, Institution für Menschen mit geistiger Behinderung

Since 1926 · 500+ empl.·4.0(52)

Stiftung Wagerenhof, Institution für Menschen mit geistiger Behinderung provides tailored residential, care, training, work and day-activity services for people with cognitive disabilities. Its services include supported living, day centres and sheltered workplaces, as well as medical, nursing and therapeutic care.

Stiftung Puureheimet Brotchorb

Since 1981 · 21–50 empl.·4.8(40)

Stiftung Puureheimet Brotchorb provides supported living and work within a residential community for people with mental health conditions, substance dependence or dual diagnoses. On a biodynamic organic farm, its daily activities include agriculture, gardening, maintenance and housekeeping.

ESPAS

Since 1994 · 101–500 empl.·4.0(74)

ESPAS is a social enterprise supporting the social and professional integration of people with mental or physical work-related disabilities. It provides adapted workplaces, vocational integration and training, as well as administrative and logistics services for businesses.

Pro Infirmis

Since 1949 · 11–20 empl.·4.7(26)

Pro Infirmis works to promote self-determination and inclusion for people with disabilities, advising, accompanying and supporting them and their families. Its services include social counselling, direct financial assistance, support with independent living and personal assistance, and services that promote accessibility and participation.

Verein Zürcher Eingliederung

Since 1989 · 101–500 empl.·4.7(25)

Verein Zürcher Eingliederung provides people with psychological, intellectual or physical disabilities with training and work opportunities and adapted living arrangements. It operates workshops, day centres, agricultural businesses and a residential home.

Stiftung Mühlehalde

Since 1979 · 11–20 empl.·4.4(38)

Stiftung Mühlehalde operates a residential and nursing centre for older people, including those with visual impairments. Its specialist centre provides tailored care for blind and visually impaired people, as well as advice and support following sudden vision loss.

Tanne, Schweizerische Stiftung für Taubblinde

Since 1973 · 11–20 empl.·4.4(21)

Tanne, Schweizerische Stiftung für Taubblinde is a specialist centre for people with congenital deafblindness and related multiple sensory disabilities. Its services include early intervention, special education, therapies, counselling, and residential, work and leisure programmes for children and adults.

Stiftung Solvita

Since 1975 · 51–100 empl.·4.7(23)

The core activity of the Stiftung Solvita company encompasses a wide range of services and activities that can be categorized into the following areas: 1. **Production and Manufacturing**: Mechanics, Mechanical Assembly, Assembly, Electrical Manufacturing, Online Logistics, Packaging and Shipping Logistics. 2. **Social Services**: Housing (Urdorf Residential Home, Götschihof, AWG Dietikon, AWG Affoltern a/A), Education (HPS Limmattal), Vocational Integration (Initial Vocational Training, Vocational Measures & Integration Measures, Job Coaching, Integration Workplaces, Training and Orientation Workshop). 3. **Gardening and Security Services**: Horticulture & Garden Maintenance, Security. The company thus offers a combination of production, social and service activities focused on supporting people with special needs.

Stiftung Amalie Widmer

Since 1961 · 21–50 empl.·4.4(18)

Stiftung Amalie Widmer provides care and support for older people, including short-term and long-term care and respite stays. Its services also include senior apartments with optional home-care support, palliative care, physiotherapy and daily activities.

Wohnstätten Zwyssig

Since 2008 · 21–50 empl.·4.7(26)

Wohnstätten Zwyssig supports adults with cognitive or complex disabilities. Its services include supported and independent living, assistance at home, daytime programmes and supported workplaces.

Verein Appisberg

Since 1986 · 11–20 empl.·4.4(43)

Verein Appisberg operates a centre for the vocational integration of people with health impairments. Its services include vocational assessments, career guidance, training and employment integration measures, as well as socially pedagogically supervised residential groups.

Stiftung RgZ

Since 1987 · 21–50 empl.·4.7(13)

Stiftung RgZ supports, educates, cares for and provides work opportunities for people with disabilities, from early childhood through adulthood. Its services include early intervention and therapies, special education schools, training, day programmes, employment and supported housing.

Quellenhof-Stiftung

Since 1990 · 11–20 empl.·4.1(69)

Quellenhof-Stiftung supports and accompanies people facing challenging life circumstances, including people with mental health conditions or substance dependencies. Its services include supported housing, work and training opportunities, outpatient care, therapy and counselling.

Verein Werkstätte Drahtzug

Since 1938 · 51–100 empl.·4.1(41)

Verein Werkstätte Drahtzug supports people with mental health impairments through supported work, vocational training and residential places, as well as structured daytime activities. It also provides production and business services, including packaging, mailing, assembly, logistics, office services, building maintenance and groundskeeping.

Stiftung Wohnraum für jüngere Behinderte

Since 1992 · 21–50 empl.·4.5(21)

The company's core activity is providing housing and care for young people with physical disabilities or brain injuries. The company offers various forms of housing and day structures that focus on self-determination and normality, including protected workplaces and rehabilitation residential groups.

Stiftung Kind und Autismus

Since 2000 · 21–50 empl.·4.9(10)

Stiftung Kind und Autismus is a competence centre for children, young people and others on the autism spectrum. Its services include special education, supported living, counselling and support, early intervention, and courses and professional training.

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.

Genossenschaft Lindenbaum Ausbildung und Wohnen

Since 1929 · 1–10 empl.·4.6(29)

Genossenschaft Lindenbaum Ausbildung und Wohnen provides vocational training and supported accommodation for young people with special educational needs. Training is offered in areas including childcare, facility maintenance, gastronomy, and hotel and housekeeping services, alongside social-pedagogical support and assistance with vocational integration.

Stift Höfli

Since 1979 · 21–50 empl.·4.1(34)

Stift Höfli is a social institution that provides vocational training for young people with support needs and helps them prepare for employment. It also offers supported living and sheltered workplaces, with activities in areas including gardening, agriculture, catering and retail.

Stiftung Märtplatz

Since 1987 · 21–50 empl.·4.3(27)

Stiftung Märtplatz is a vocational training institution for young people facing psychological and social difficulties. It provides tailored vocational training and preparation, vocational assessments, integration measures, supported accommodation and assistance with entering the regular labour market.

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.

Stiftung Vivendra

Since 1966 · 21–50 empl.·4.6(8)

Stiftung Vivendra supports and accompanies children, young people and adults with disabilities. Its services include inclusive childcare and special education, residential and day-activity programmes, vocational training and work opportunities, as well as production and other services.

Verein Horizonte

Since 2010 · 21–50 empl.·4.8(21)

Verein Horizonte provides supported housing and tailored work opportunities for people with mental health conditions. Its services include residential support, vocational integration, a workshop, a print centre, a café and staff placement.

Stiftung WABE - Behindertenzentrum Wald

Since 1990 · 11–20 empl.·4.4(8)

Stiftung WABE - Behindertenzentrum Wald provides residential support, sheltered work and structured day activities for adults with cognitive disabilities. It offers support in daily life and opportunities for creative work in its studios, as well as tasks in housekeeping and services.

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.

RAFAEL-VEREINIGUNG, Verein zur Förderung anthroposophischer Institutionen für die Betreuung seelenpflegebedürftiger Menschen

Since 1955 · 21–50 empl.·4.9(7)

RAFAEL-VEREINIGUNG, Verein zur Förderung anthroposophischer Institutionen für die Betreuung seelenpflegebedürftiger Menschen operates the nonprofit Sunnerain residential and vocational home and advocates for people with individual support needs. The home provides adults with disabilities with accommodation, activities and work, social-pedagogical support, and anthroposophically oriented therapeutic care.

gaiwo Genossenschaft für Alters- und Invalidenwohnungen

Since 1956 · 21–50 empl.·5.0(7)

gaiwo Genossenschaft für Alters- und Invalidenwohnungen is a housing cooperative that plans, builds, maintains, rents and manages homes designed for older people and people with disabilities. It also offers services such as an emergency call system and residential community support to promote tenants’ independence and social interaction.

IWZ AG

Since 1980 · 11–20 empl.·5.0(8)

IWZ AG operates a sheltered workshop that provides work for people with disabilities, with tasks adapted to their abilities. Its activities include contract work such as packaging, printing and engraving, as well as the production and sale of its own products and household goods.

VESO

Since 2001 · 21–50 empl.·4.2(20)

VESO is an association that develops and operates services for people with mental or physical disabilities and psychosocial difficulties. Its activities include employment and vocational integration, housing, day centres and outreach support, as well as services such as gardening, cleaning and workshop work.

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.

Stiftung zur Palme

Since 1963 · 11–20 empl.·4.1(15)

Stiftung zur Palme provides supported living, work, day-care and vocational training opportunities for people with cognitive disabilities in a protected setting. It supports their vocational development and integration and operates, among other services, a bakery, a horticultural business, a carpentry workshop, workshops and catering facilities.

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 Sternwies, Stiftung für Wohnen und Arbeiten, Oetwil am See

Since 1988 · 21–50 empl.·4.8(5)

Stiftung Sternwies, Stiftung für Wohnen und Arbeiten, Oetwil am See provides psychosocial housing, work and day-structure services for people with mental health impairments. Its services include residential groups, a workshop, a work atelier and a creative atelier.

HUMANITAS, Stiftung zur Förderung von Menschen mit einer Behinderung

Since 1977 · 101–500 empl.·3.6(9)

HUMANITAS, Stiftung zur Förderung von Menschen mit einer Behinderung supports adults with disabilities through individually tailored housing, work, education, integration and leisure services. Its workshops also provide services including packaging, assembly and carpentry, and produce greeting cards.

Humania Care AG

Since 2009 · 21–50 empl.·3.8(28)

Humania Care AG provides supported living for adults with mental health or social challenges. Its services include individual support, daily structure and leisure activities, as well as help with everyday tasks and developing greater independence.