What The Rodtegg does

The Rodtegg (legal name: Die Rodtegg Stiftung für Menschen mit körperlicher Behinderung) is a private Swiss civil-law foundation established in 1982 and headquartered in Lucerne, Switzerland. The foundation operates as a multi-service social institution providing a continuous care pathway for people with physical and multiple disabilities across all life stages — children, adolescents, and adults. Its service portfolio spans special education (Separative Sonderschule and Integrative Sonderschulung), residential care (Internat boarding school, 14 Wohnstudios for independent living, and Wohngruppe 18+ for adults with multiple disabilities), sheltered employment and vocational training (bürowärkstatt sheltered workshop and Bürofachschule Luzern two-year program), and therapy and nursing (24/7 Pflege nursing care, Physiotherapie, Ergotherapie, Logopädie, and additional psychotherapy), complemented by gastronomy, event venue rental, an awareness roadshow, and external advisory services.

All services are delivered from a single Lucerne campus at Rodteggstr. 3, supported by purpose-built therapy infrastructure including an on-site swimming pool, climbing wall, and SensoPro balance equipment, alongside an adapted bus fleet covering 182,986 km annually for client transport. The foundation employed 303 staff (80% women, 20% men) and served 135 core clients (excluding integrative special education placements) as of end-2025. The revenue model is institutional rather than commercial: the majority of funding flows from the Canton of Lucerne through three agencies — Dienststelle Volksschulbildung for schooling, Dienststelle Soziales und Gesundheit for living and work programs, and WAS Luzern for vocational training — supplemented by federal disability insurance (IV) contributions for vocational services, modest client fees for out-of-canton and external therapy customers, and charitable donations (CHF 137,855 from 541 individual donors in 2022). A December 2022 milestone — the 'Vereinbar' inclusion partnership with Kulturhaus Neubad Luzern — relocated part of the sheltered workshop into a public co-working space, marking a deliberate move toward social integration alongside external professional tenants.

Name

The Rodtegg

Legal name

Die Rodtegg Stiftung für Menschen mit körperlicher Behinderung

Website

https://rodtegg.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

The Rodtegg is a Lucerne-based Swiss foundation operating since 1982 that delivers education, residential care, sheltered employment, and therapy services for people with physical and multiple disabilities, primarily funded by the Canton of Lucerne and federal disability insurance.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Services and Disability Care

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (62431), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Other Individual and Family Services (62419)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Disability Services & Assistive Solutions (Accessibility, Assistive Tech) (BPAGALAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGAEAG), Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGACAG), Specialized Learning Support (Dyslexia/LD Coaching, Assistive Strategies) (EDAJALAJ), Housing Transition & Supported Living Navigation (EDAKANAK)

Keywords

• Disability care services
• Special education
• Residential care
• Physiotherapy services
• Sheltered employment

Headquarters

HQ city

Lucerne

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Cantonal government subsidies: Primary funding from Canton of Lucerne through Dienststelle Volksschulbildung (school), Dienststelle Soziales und Gesundheit (living, work), and WAS Luzern (vocational training). Constitutes the majority of revenue.
2. Disability insurance (IV) contributions: Federal disability insurance payments for vocational training and employment services
3. Client service fees: Service fees from out-of-canton clients and various therapeutic services
4. Donations and contributions: Charitable donations from individuals, foundations, and organizations. CHF 137,855 received in 2022 from 541 donors.
5. Office services revenue (bürowärkstatt): Revenue from business process outsourcing services provided by clients with disabilities, including text processing, address management, shipping, and accounting

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Rodtegg is a private foundation that delivers a full continuum of disability services — including specialized education, residential housing, 24/7 nursing care, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, sheltered employment, and vocational training — for children, adolescents, and adults with physical and multiple disabilities in Lucerne, Switzerland. Complementary commercial services include gastronomy, venue rental, office services (bürowärkstatt), and external consulting/training.

Product overview

The Rodtegg is a private foundation in Lucerne, Switzerland, providing a comprehensive, multi-service portfolio for people with physical and multiple disabilities across all life stages. Its offerings span education (Separative and Integrative Sonderschule, boarding school), residential care (Wohnstudio independent-living studios and 18+ residential groups with 24/7 care), employment and training (bürowärkstatt sheltered workshop, Bürofachschule Luzern vocational school, Atelier/Kreativangebote), and therapy (Pflege, Physiotherapie, Ergotherapie, Logopädie, and additional psychotherapy and puppet play therapy). Complementary services include gastronomy, event venue rental (Vermietung), a public education roadshow, and external advisory and training. The institution also offers a Rodtegg Shop selling products made by clients. Services are integrated across departments — school, residential, therapy, and care — to provide a holistic, interdisciplinary approach to each client's needs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• bürowärkstatt: A sheltered workshop providing office services (document processing, mail, accounting support) for clients, operated by adults with disabilities at the Rodtegg foundation.
• Bürofachschule Luzern (BFL)
• Vereinbar
• Rodtegg Roadshow «Einzigartig anders»

Products and services

• Separative Sonderschule (SeS) A separate special needs school for children and adolescents with moderate to severe physical and multiple disabilities, with individually tailored education plans, specialized classes, and transport services.
• Integrative Sonderschulung (IS) Inclusive special needs schooling where students attend mainstream schools at their place of residence, supported by Rodtegg's special education advisory services.
• Internat (Boarding School) A boarding facility for school-age children and adolescents open Monday through Friday during school terms, featuring two mixed-age living groups with full-time care and weekend/holiday respite stays.
• Wohnstudio Fourteen independent living studios for adults with physical disability, offering 24-hour care and support while preserving privacy and self-directed living.
• Wohngruppe 18+ A residential group for adults with multiple disabilities, with five residents per group receiving intensive year-round care, blending housing, leisure, and structured daily activities.
• bürowärkstatt (Office Workshop) A sheltered employment workshop providing office services such as accounting, mailing, shipping, and data management for business clients, with a co-location at Kulturhaus Neubad under the 'Vereinbar' inclusion project.
• Bürofachschule Luzern (BFL) A two-year vocational training program for office assistants (Büropraktiker/in PrA) under insos.ch guidelines, designed for learners with special support needs and preparing them for open or sheltered employment.
• Pflege (Nursing Care) Round-the-clock nursing care including wound treatment, pressure ulcer prevention, catheterization, night monitoring, and medication management, with interdisciplinary team and family advisory services.
• Physiotherapie (Physiotherapy) Physiotherapy services aimed at preserving and improving mobility, strength, endurance, coordination, balance, and sensory function, with access to a climbing wall, SensoPro equipment, and a swimming pool.
• Ergotherapie (Occupational Therapy) Occupational therapy focused on daily independence through playful and practical activities addressing perceptual and fine motor difficulties, including wheelchair fitting and home assessments.
• Logopädie (Speech-Language Therapy) Speech-language therapy treating language, speech, voice, and communication disorders, promoting reading and writing skills, and coordinating augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) using picture cards, sign language, and digital speech devices.
• Weitere Therapieangebote (Additional Therapies) Additional therapeutic offerings including puppet play therapy and psychotherapy to support clients in coping with their specific life circumstances and crises.
• Atelier & Kreativangebote Creative and artistic ateliers under the 18+ program fostering creativity and musical abilities, with products made for sale.
• Gastronomie (Gastronomy) Catering and restaurant services operated by Rodtegg, offering meals and dining experiences.
• Vermietung (Venue Rental) Rental of modern meeting and event rooms including catering options, awarded the Swiss Location Award 'Ausgezeichnet' (8.0 points) in 2022.
• Beratung & Weiterbildung (Consultation & Training) External advisory services for special education teachers, school administrators, and authorities on physical disability topics, along with customized professional development courses.
• Entlastungsangebot (Respite Care) Weekend and holiday respite stays for children and adolescents to relieve families.
• Rodtegg Roadshow «Einzigartig anders» A school-based awareness workshop program for secondary and upper primary students using three themed boxes (dependency, daily challenges, mobility, communication, leisure) to promote understanding of physical disability through hands-on self-experience.

Quantifiable outcome

• 95% of surveyed relatives would recommend Rodtegg
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, strategic and minor.

• Kulturhaus Neubad LuzerncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2022Partnership project 'Vereinbar' relocated part of Rodtegg's sheltered workshop (bürowärkstatt) into Neubad's co-working spaces. Promotes social integration by enabling clients to work alongside other Neubad users. Supported by Albert Köchlin Stiftung.
• Interkantonale Fachhochschule für HeilpädagogikstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partnership conducting Augmented Reality (AR) study to explore how AR can make physical education more inclusive for children with motor impairments.
• SSBL and Heilpädagogisches Zentrum SchüpfheimcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint project 'Kupla – Kunst verbindet' creating barrier-free artistic platform building on previous 'EinzigArt' project. Provides exhibition opportunities for artists with disabilities.
• Bergbahnen SörenbergminorOthersSki resort providing facilities for Rodtegg's annual ski camp. Supports accessible skiing for people with physical disabilities.
• Monoskibob Schule SörenbergminorOthersSpecialized monoski and snowboarding school providing instruction for people with physical disabilities during Rodtegg ski camps.
• Verein Luzerner StadtlaufminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnual solidarity run fundraiser benefiting Rodtegg. 2021 event raised CHF 7,300 for accessible vehicle acquisition.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Pro Infirmis: Switzerland's largest disability NGO providing consultation, housing support, and personal assistance across all cantons. Broader and less specialized than Rodtegg but operates in the same funding and advocacy ecosystem.
• Insieme Schweiz: Swiss umbrella association advocating for people with intellectual disabilities and their families. Operates in the same disability-policy and cantonal-funding framework as Rodtegg.
• CURAVIVA Schweiz: Swiss industry association for providers of care and support services for people with disabilities and elderly. Industry-body context for Rodtegg's regulatory and funding environment.
• Sense (UK disability charity): UK charity supporting people with complex disabilities including physical disabilities, deafblindness, and autism. Comparable holistic education, housing, and therapy model in a similarly regulated disability-funding environment.

Direct peers

• Stiftung Wagerenhof: Large Swiss foundation in Uster offering residential living, sheltered employment, and day programs for adults with disabilities. Comparable adult-services model with similar workshop and Wohngruppe offerings.
• Stiftung Rossfeld: Bern-based foundation providing special schooling, residential care, and therapy for children and adolescents with cerebral palsy and physical disabilities. Closest functional analog to Rodtegg's Sonderschule and therapy stack.
• Stiftung Brändi: Swiss foundation operating sheltered workshops, residential living, and vocational training for people with disabilities across multiple sites in Central Switzerland. Directly comparable to Rodtegg's bürowärkstatt, BFL, Wohnstudio, and Wohngruppe offerings.
• Stiftung Rütimattli: Lucerne-region foundation providing special education, residential care, and vocational integration for children and youth with disabilities. Overlapping service portfolio and catchment area with Rodtegg.
• Stiftung Vivai: Swiss foundation providing residential and work programs for people with disabilities, with a similar integrated life-stage approach to housing and employment.
• Stiftung Säntisblick: Swiss foundation offering residential, work, and daytime activities for adults with physical and multiple disabilities. Comparable sheltered employment and Wohngruppe-style service model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

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