Institutions for People with Disabilities in the
Canton of Valais

Fondation éméra plus

Since 1996 · 11–20 empl.·4.7(23)

Fondation éméra plus provides services and support for people with disabilities, promoting their autonomy and social participation. Its activities include work and creativity workshops, a shop selling handcrafted products from its ateliers, social counselling, supported-living assistance and advocacy.

Fondation DOMUS

Since 1998 · 101–500 empl.·4.4(48)

Fondation DOMUS is an institution for psychosocial rehabilitation providing residential accommodation, a day centre and therapeutic and vocational integration workshops. The foundation also provides medical-nursing and socio-educational follow-up, home-support services and a range of workshops (Ateliers Vita), including social agrotourism and craft activities.

Stiftung Atelier Manus

Since 1984 · 11–20 empl.·4.4(181)

Stiftung Atelier Manus is a private foundation and social enterprise that provides vocational integration and sheltered employment for people with disabilities across a range of production and service areas. Its services include bookbinding and framing, woodcarving and carpentry, garden maintenance, packaging/logistics, laundry services, handweaving, digitalisation, second‑hand shops, a café (café weri) and a bicycle courier service (ViaVelo).

Fondation Foyers-Ateliers St-Hubert

Since 1974 · 101–500 empl.·4.3(19)

Fondation Foyers-Ateliers St-Hubert provides vocational integration for people with disabilities through adapted workshops and socio-educational support. The foundation operates residential accommodation, a day centre and home support, and offers commercial subcontracting services and products such as packaging, cartonnage, ceramics and reconditioned IT for business and private clients.

Fondation Upéo

Since 2010 · 51–100 empl.·4.7(34)

Fondation Upéo is a foundation that is presented on its former website as the new name of Fondation Foyers Valais de Cœur. The page directs visitors to the foundation’s new website but does not provide further details about its activities on the current page.

Fondation Pierre-à-voir

Since 2008 · 1–10 empl.·4.9(10)

Fondation Pierre-à-voir provides support and training for adults with intellectual disabilities, organising workplace workshops, day centres, residential services and socio-educational support. It also commercialises products from its workshops and operates the mARTigny boutique-hôtel to provide work opportunities in hospitality.

La Castalie

Since 2014 · 11–20 empl.·4.1(20)

The core activity of La Castalie is the care and support of people with disabilities, particularly those with severe physical and mental impairments. The company offers various services, including medical and educational care, therapies, education and training, as well as support for families and the promotion of autonomy and self-determination of the people being cared for.

Association Les Acacias

Since 2002 · 1–10 empl.·4.8(11)

Association Les Acacias is a day-care care structure specializing in the accompaniment and care of people affected by Alzheimer’s disease or related neurocognitive disorders. It provides day-care services, caregiver support programs, training sessions and information events, as well as admission and contact services.

Fondation Valaisanne en Faveur des Personnes Handicapées Mentales (FOVAHM)

Since 1970 · 101–500 empl.

Fondation Valaisanne en Faveur des Personnes Handicapées Mentales (FOVAHM) provides reception, accompaniment and training for people with intellectual disabilities from the age of 18. The foundation operates workshops and training centres, offers residential and day services as well as socio-educational and vocational support, and sells products produced in its workshops.

SBSW GmbH

Since 2005 · 1–10 empl.

The company's core activity is the manufacture and distribution of brooms and brushes in the classical hand-pull method as blind value work throughout Switzerland. Additionally, wooden and glass decorations are produced as seasonal items, and high-quality socks and stockings are produced by knitters.

Fondation CAAD - Centre d'accueil pour adultes en difficulté

Since 2010 · 1–10 empl.

The company CAAD (Centre d'Accueil pour Adultes en Difficulté) provides support and care for adults in difficult life situations. The core activity of the company includes the provision of therapies, social services, educational and training programs, as well as logistics and administrative services to meet the needs of these individuals.

Stiftung MitMänsch Oberwallis

Since 2010 · 11–20 empl.·4.4(12)

Stiftung MitMänsch Oberwallis is a social foundation that provides education, housing and employment services for people with disabilities. Its services include special-education provision and schools, residential groups and homes, workshops and day centres, as well as supportive services such as health care and home-care (Spitex).