Institutions for People with Disabilities in the
Canton of Bern

Stiftung Schulungs- und Wohnheime Rossfeld

Since 1960 · 21–50 empl.·4.2(74)

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 Solina

Since 2003 · 101–500 empl.·4.0(35)

Stiftung Solina provides housing as well as nursing and care services for adults with support needs. It operates multiple sites offering short-term stays, palliative care, therapeutic and social activities, and related support services.

Stiftung Karolinenheim

Since 2003 · 11–20 empl.·4.7(26)

The core activity of the Karolinenheim Foundation is the care and employment of people with disabilities. The company offers various services, including: supervised living, partially supervised living, adapted workplaces, daily structure in the day care center, and leisure activities. In addition, the company operates a wood toy and wood manufacturing facility (KARO) and a packaging service. These activities likely serve the employment and training of the people being cared for.

Nathalie Stiftung

Since 1970 · 51–100 empl.·4.9(7)

The company's core activity is the care and support of people with autism spectrum disorders. The company offers various services, including day schools, boarding schools, internships, therapies, counseling, and group programs. It targets different age groups, including children, adolescents, and adults. The company also has a reporting and prevention center and offers financing options. The activities also include working with chickens, gardening, and creative activities such as music and art.

Sonderschulheim Sunneschyn Steffisburg Genossenschaft

Since 1911 · 51–100 empl.·4.3(12)

The sunneschyn Steffisburg company is a boarding school specializing in the care and support of children and adolescents with learning disabilities, ADHD, autism, and psychosocial disorders. The core activity includes academic and practical life training, therapy, and socio-pedagogical support, with the goal of promoting the social integration and development of children and adolescents.

Schulungs- und Arbeitszentrum für Behinderte Burgdorf

Since 1970 · 21–50 empl.·4.6(10)

The company offers a wide range of services and activities that can be divided into two main areas: 1. **Employment and Work**: The company operates workshops and offers various services such as metal processing, metal construction, assembly, equipping and packaging, property maintenance, and external deployments. It also provides training positions and supports people in participating in social and professional life. 2. **Living and Assistance**: The company offers various forms of housing, such as group homes, shared apartments, and housing for the elderly, as well as assistance and support for people in need. The company's core activity is the integration of people with disabilities or other needs into society and the workforce, by offering them a wide range of services and support to lead a self-determined life.

Stiftung arcowo

Since 1991 · 21–50 empl.·4.5(13)

Stiftung arcowo supports people with mild impairments to live self-determined lives. Its services include supported housing, coaching and work opportunities in areas such as gardening, maintenance and domestic services.

Frienisberg - üses Dorf Genossenschaft

101–500 empl.·4.3(27)

The core activity of the company is the care and support of people with disabilities, particularly in the areas of housing, employment and care. The company offers various services, such as assisted living, protected employment workplaces, day structure and leisure activities, to meet the needs of its residents. In addition, the company also offers gastronomic services, such as restaurants and bistros, as well as seminar and event rooms.

Stiftung Wohnhaus Belpberg

Since 1996 · 11–20 empl.·4.6(21)

The company offers a range of services and activities focused on the care and employment of people with special needs. The core activities include: Accommodation and Care: The company provides housing and care for people with special needs. Employment and Work: The company operates a workshop where people with special needs can perform various tasks, such as pottery, woodwork, painting, and sewing. Sales of Products: The company sells products manufactured in the workshops, including art objects, decorative items, and practical living aids. Gastronomy: The company operates a bistro where people can eat and drink. Overall, the company focuses on promoting the independence and integration of people with special needs into society.

Stiftung Sonnenbühl

Since 2010 · 21–50 empl.·5.0(4)

The core activity of the "Stiftung Sonnenbühl" company is the care and support of people with cognitive impairments in a residential and work environment. The foundation offers a variety of activities, such as work in the kitchen, household, workshop, garden and weaving, as well as sports, cultural and musical offers, to enable the residents to lead a meaningful and self-determined life.

Genossenschaft HEIM SUNNEGG

Since 1946 · 1–10 empl.·4.7(10)

Heim Sunnegg is a socio-therapeutic residential and employment facility that provides a protective environment for people with intellectual or mental disabilities, where they can live, work and develop their skills. The company's core activity involves the care and support of people with special needs, particularly through: Housing: guidance and support in shaping an independent life; Employment: promotion of skills and interests through various activities such as household management, gardening, weaving and woodworking; Therapeutic offers: support in developing social skills and strengthening the soul. The company aims to give people a sense of belonging and self-worth, and to support them in fulfilling their individual developmental tasks.

Wohnen Werken Worben WOWEWO

Since 1993 · 11–20 empl.·4.5(15)

The company provides services for people with disabilities, with the aim of promoting a self-determined and autonomous life. The core activity includes supporting and accompanying clients in developing their skills and participating in social and societal environments.

Stiftung Salome Brunner

Since 1916 · 51–100 empl.·5.0(7)

The company's core activity is the promotion and care of children and adolescents with language and learning disabilities through education, therapy, care and counseling. The company operates several schools, including language remedial schools and a special needs school, and also offers internship and training positions.

Stiftung Terra Vecchia

Since 1973 · 101–500 empl.·3.7(3)

The company's core activity is the social integration and support of people through various services and offers, including job integration, social therapy, housing promotion and vocational training. The company also offers various products and services, such as construction and renovation work, gastronomy, glass art, carpentry and textile manufacturing, which are secondary to the main activity of social integration.

Stiftung Bubenberg

Since 1991 · 11–20 empl.·4.4(15)

The company's core activity is the care and support of adults in need of assistance. The company offers residential and studio spaces where residents work in teams of five to create unique products that are sold at various markets and in their own shop. The goal is to enable residents to achieve the greatest possible independence in their daily lives.

Stiftung Wohnheim Öpfuböimli

Since 1999 · 21–50 empl.·4.8(6)

The Öpfuböimli residential home provides comprehensive and professional nursing and socio-pedagogical care for adults with intellectual, mental and/or physical disabilities. The company's core activity includes providing living and employment spaces, as well as supporting and relieving families of origin according to their individual needs and expectations.

Projekt Alp AG

Since 2017 · 11–20 empl.·4.4(10)

The company Projekt Alp offers professionally supervised individual placements in host families on agricultural farms for people with mental, addictive or other problems. The core activity includes the care and support of clients in these host families to help them with their rehabilitation and reintegration into society. The offers include long-term stays and time-out placements in crisis situations.

Stiftung Autismuslink

Since 2008 · 21–50 empl.·4.5(8)

The core activity of the company 'Stiftung Autismuslink' is the promotion and integration of people with Autism Spectrum Disorders through various services such as: vocational assessment and preparation for training, coaching and residential coaching, further education, special elementary school (bVSA), build-up training, and integration measures for young people. The company thus offers a comprehensive range of services aimed at supporting and integrating people with Autism Spectrum Disorders, particularly in the area of vocational integration.

Fondation Battenberg, Bienne

Since 1963 · 11–20 empl.·3.8(10)

The core activity of the Battenberg Foundation is the integration and support of people with health-related limitations and those without employment, in order to facilitate their access to the labor market and society. To this end, the foundation offers a wide range of services, including: Vocational integration and education, Adapted workplaces for people with disability pensions, Day centers for adults, Housing offers for young people and adults, Gastronomy and gardening services, Manual production, logistics and upcycling, IT, media design and office services, Placement of workers. The Battenberg Foundation thus pursues a social goal by supporting people with special needs and offering them opportunities to integrate into society and the labor market.

Stiftung Dammweg

Since 1975 · 11–20 empl.·4.1(40)

The core activity of the company 'Stiftung Dammweg' encompasses providing housing, education, and employment opportunities for people with special needs. The company offers various services, including: Housing: The company provides different forms of housing tailored to the individual needs of its residents. Education: The company offers educational programs to promote the skills and strengths of its clients. Employment: The company offers various job opportunities, including: Sewing, equipping & packaging, Catering, Laundry, Labeling & printing, and Laser work. The company aims to support people with special needs and enable them to experience a positive quality of life.

Stiftung Sunneschyn Meiringen

Since 2004 · 21–50 empl.·4.2(28)

Stiftung Sunneschyn Meiringen is an institution for children, young people and adults with cognitive or multiple disabilities. It offers a special school, residential and boarding options, a sheltered workshop, day activities and various therapies.

Hofgemeinschaft Ratzenbergli GmbH

Since 2008 · 11–20 empl.·4.8(4)

Hofgemeinschaft Ratzenbergli GmbH is a Demeter-certified farm practicing biodynamic agriculture, combining arable cultivation, garden production and livestock (dairy cattle, sheep, poultry). The farm operates social-therapeutic residential and work placements for adults with support needs and markets farm products such as flours, seasonal vegetables, meat and cider.

Stiftung Regionales Arbeitszentrum (RAZ) Herzogenbuchsee

Since 1972 · 11–20 empl.·4.4(27)

The company's core activity is the integration and support of people with disabilities through the provision of housing, protected workplaces, care and employment opportunities. The company also offers various services such as metal processing, assembly, packaging and creative studio, which are carried out by the supported individuals. Additionally, the company operates a restaurant and offers further services such as household service, technical service, laundry and logistics.

Maiezyt, Kinder- und Jugendheim

Since 1973 · 21–50 empl.·4.2(10)

The company provides care and support for young people and young adults in the areas of school, housing and youth housing. It is a social institution that focuses on promoting and developing children and young people. The core activity includes providing educational offers, housing options and care services for this target group.

Robert Aeschbacher-Stiftung

Since 1988 · 11–20 empl.·4.0(27)

The core activity of Aeschbacherhuus is the care and support of children and parents in difficult life situations. This includes the admission and care of young children who, for whatever reason, lack normal care, as well as the inpatient and outpatient care of parents and their children. The company offers various services such as residential groups, parent-child programs, crisis intervention, accompanied visitation, aftercare and playgroups.

Stiftung Brünnen

Since 1916 · 21–50 empl.

The company's core activity is the provision of social and special educational services for children and adolescents, particularly in the areas of housing, school and promotion. The company operates a boarding school and offers special educational and care services for children and adolescents with special needs.

Weissenheim Bern

Since 1916 · 51–100 empl.

The company's core activity is the care and support of children and adolescents in a boarding school with therapeutic services.

Friederika-Stiftung

Since 1938 · 21–50 empl.

The company's core activity is the care and training of people with special needs, particularly in the areas of housing, education and employment. The company offers various services, such as vocational school, coaching, pre-vocational training year, housing and employment in various workshops (e.g. gardening, carpentry, beekeeping). The company follows a pedagogical approach and aims to help people develop their skills and lead an independent life.

Stiftung Kinderspital Wildermeth

Since 1942 · 11–20 empl.

The core activity of the Wildermeth Foundation is the outpatient and inpatient care of sick and disabled children, adolescents and young adults, in particular through the operation of the Centre for Developmental Promotion and Paediatric Neurorehabilitation (Z.E.N.) and the support of the Children's Hospital in Biel.

Band-Genossenschaft

Since 1946 · 21–50 empl.

Band-Genossenschaft supports vocational integration for people with disabilities and provides manual and semi-automated production and outsourcing services for companies, including electronics manufacturing, mechanical fabrication, assembly, packaging, food & pharma handling and logistics.

Stiftung für blinde und sehbehinderte Kinder und Jugendliche Zollikofen

Since 1962 · 11–20 empl.

Stiftung für blinde und sehbehinderte Kinder und Jugendliche Zollikofen is a competence centre for vision support that promotes and accompanies children, adolescents and young adults who are blind or have visual impairments. Its services include early special education, school instruction aligned with Lehrplan 21, a visio-pedagogical outreach service for mainstream schools, therapies, vocational and study coaching, supported living, and public services such as the Blindenmuseum, a toy library and adaptation of teaching materials.

SILEA, Stiftung für integriertes Leben und Arbeiten

Since 1967 · 21–50 empl.

The core activity of SILEA is to promote and support people with mental, cognitive or other disabilities, enabling them to participate fully in life and work. To achieve this, SILEA offers various services, including: professional integration and inclusion programs, workshops and workplaces for people with disabilities, residential groups and support with housing searches, services for industry and commerce, such as renting rooms and producing wooden toys, and home delivery services and other support offers. The company aims to enable people in need of support to lead a self-determined and integrated life.

Fondation Centre ASI

Since 1968 · 11–20 empl.

The core activity of Fondation Centre ASI is the integration and support of people with disabilities through the provision of adapted workplaces, vocational rehabilitation measures, a foyer and other services tailored to the individual needs of the persons.

Stiftung PTA Biel

Since 1977 · 21–50 empl.

Stiftung PTA Biel provides services for people with disabilities, focusing on housing, occupational activities and leisure. It leads strategic topics within the PTA movement and works to promote equal opportunities and inclusion for the people it serves.

Schweizerische Stiftung für das cerebral gelähmte Kind

Since 1977 · 21–50 empl.

The core activity of the company is to support and promote people with cerebral palsy, especially children. To this end, the foundation offers various assistance services, such as mobility aids, care relief, housing support, therapies, recreational and leisure activities, as well as counseling and financial support. In addition, the foundation promotes research and development in the field of cerebral palsy and offers training and further education opportunities for professionals.

Stiftung Schlossmatt

Since 1982 · 1–10 empl.

Stiftung Schlossmatt has the purpose of establishing and operating social-therapeutic residential communities and similar facilities. The foundation operates institutions such as Haus Schlossmatt and carries out activities within the Canton of Bern.

Stiftung Helsenberg

Since 1983 · 21–50 empl.

The core activity of the Stiftung Helsenberg company is the socio-psychiatric care and support of people with mental disabilities. This includes providing residential homes, employment opportunities in workshops and external workplaces, as well as individual care and support by qualified staff. The goal is to offer clients a living space that meets their needs and supports their personal development.

Walter, Ruedi und Emma Brändli-Stiftung

Since 1988 · 1–10 empl.

The core activity of the Walter, Ruedi & Emma Brändli Foundation is to provide contributions for the education or advancement of physically disabled young people in the canton of Bern, who are disabled due to birth, accident or illness.