We are here for you
If you are living with a spinal cord injury, you may be experiencing some drastic changes. Suddenly everything is new, different, and even worrisome.
Our aim is to offer patients treatment with a comprehensive approach. This means that we are not only concerned about your paralysis and its consequences, but also about your best possible reintegration into society, family and work.
Services offered by the Swiss Paraplegics Association
The Swiss Paraplegics Association (SPA) is the national self-help organisation for persons living with spinal cord injuries. The SPA offers a wide range of services to help you for a lifetime.
Life guidance
We assist persons living with spinal cord injuries and their loved ones, covering a broad range of topics.
Residential construction advice
The Centre for Obstacle-free Building is your go-to for accessible housing design.
Guidance at home by ParaHelp
ParaHelp offers care counselling and training for persons with congenital, acquired, or illness-related spinal cord injuries throughout Switzerland. Together with the patients themselves, their loved ones and the relevant experts, we develop individual solutions for the challenges of everyday life. This includes, but is not limited to, prevention and handling of complications due to paralysis, support services for family caregivers, and coordinated healthcare. The objective is to maintain and enhance the highest possible level of independence and quality of life for persons living with a spinal cord injury.
For clients
Advice, training and support for persons of all ages with a spinal cord injury or paraplegic-like syndromes throughout Switzerland.
Residential and respite services
Solutions for you and your loved ones to provide the highest possible level of independence, day after day.
Discussions with people in a similar situation
In the Facebook group for wheelchair users in Switzerland and the online community for people with a spinal cord injury, their relatives and friends, you will find a receptive forum, an opportunity for discussions, as well as tips and advice.
Online community
Join the online community for persons living with spinal cord injuries along with their family, and friends.
Swiss wheelchair users’ group
Visit the Facebook group to make contact with other wheelchair users.
Further information resources
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