APW balance/success 2025 + budget 2026
14/04/2026
APW transparently publishes its 2024 annual report and 2025 budget. The key figures offer an overview of the current financial situation and upcoming priorities.
Pack the swim trunks...
Dear readers
Anyone who starts whistling at this song's intro is at least my age. 😊
But this invitation is likely to be very welcome for everyone else at the moment. Bright sunshine and temperatures of 30 degrees Celsius in the shade don't exactly encourage spending time in front of the computer. Nevertheless, I hope the newsletter manages to make that time a little more entertaining.
The countdown is on – only 88 days until APW's anniversary on September 20, 2025.
Unfortunately, we received news in the past few days that really made us sweat – quite apart from the temperatures. Professor Grunwald had to cancel his already announced lecture at short notice for personal reasons. However, being the sporty people we are, we were able to put together a truly exciting alternative program. We hope to be able to invite Professor Grunwald at a later date.
For all of you who are now curious about what we have planned, Here's the flyer with the current program.
Everyone is invited Interested parties (including non-members). The event is free of charge.
Important: Please register for the event by August 31st, as spaces are limited.
Sign in with the QR code or at: anmeldung@apwschweiz.ch
Anyone who would like to financially support the APW can do so Crowdfunding project To do.
The work on the «birthday present» is also progressing well. We hope that the new website will be completed for the anniversary in German. A French and an English version will follow.
As in the past, in the fall of 2025, in cooperation with Workaut, a Parenting course to take place
«ASS – what does that mean for my child?». More detailed information and the registration form can be found here.
And another successful collaboration will continue in the fall. In cooperation with procap, it will take place on October 27, 2025 from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM, an online information evening will be held again. The topic is «Transition from School to Work».
The course answers questions concerning the transition from school, through vocational training, into a career, or to a potential pension review. Information and knowledge about the transition into working life will be conveyed using practical examples. You can find more information and the registration form at this Link.
Still has free spots the TAU Course 2026. More detailed information can be found on the APW website and in the corresponding course description. If you still have questions about financing the course fee after reviewing the information, please do not hesitate to contact the APW. It is best to contact the APW secretariat at 071 420 93 70 or via tau@apwschweiz.ch.
As always, Autism Switzerland offers a Series of interesting events and training courses or, for example:
Wed. 09/10/2025
Webinar „Joy of Eating“ – Part 2
Sat. 09.13.2025
One-Day Workshop: Speaking with Images – Rediscovering Communication
Wed. 09.17.2025
Basic Knowledge «Autistic Learning» in the School Context – Registration for Parents/Relatives
Wed. 09.17.2025
Basic Knowledge «Autistic Learning» in the School Context – Registration for Professionals
Sat. 09/20/2025
Webinar „Self-Care in the Family System“
Tue 10/28/2025
Information evening „Stumbling blocks around the IV pension„
Fri 11/07/2025
Autism Congress
Sat. Nov. 8, 2025
Autism Congress
More detailed information can be found at this Link.
The Crowdfunding Project „Samuel Self-Determined“- a campaign to support Samuel, a young man with an autism spectrum disorder, in continuing to live an independent life with assistance - was successfully completed. We thank everyone who spread the word or even contributed financially.
Also the Switzerland must save.. And as is usually the case, politics first tries where it expects the least resistance. You can find more on this here.
Sometimes there are also Positive news from parliamentOn June 12, Parliament resolved the differences in the supplementary benefits law concerning assisted living for the elderly and people with disabilities.
(Press release from Inclusion Handicap)
In particular, the surcharges for housing costs for people with night assistance and for cases where multiple wheelchair users live in the same household represent significant improvements for those affected. Inclusion Handicap looks positively on the amendments passed: the majority of its proposed demands have been implemented. Learn more here.
Short & Clear // OutlookThe next dates in the series „Short & Clear – Through the Jungle of Paragraphs Together with the bvkm“ definitely: On June 24th, it's about the „Child benefit for adult children with disabilities“, on September 30th „Health insurance benefits“. bvkm member organizations that want to be there can register at rudelgucken@bvkm.de report. Interested parents can find in the Events Calendar an overview of the 29 clubs that are eligible to participate on June 24.
New ReleaseIn the German Club, the Brochure „Participation in Working Life for People with Disabilities“ published. This special issue provides an overview of the complex legal foundations and their practical implementation. Instruments such as the "Budget for Work" are presented. Innovative projects illustrate paths to the general education and labor market.
Report from the Anti-Discrimination OfficeThe Joint Report of the Anti-Discrimination Office The federal government's report clearly shows that people with disabilities in Germany continue to experience significant discrimination. This is particularly true in working life, in access to goods and services, and in dealings with offices and authorities. 27 percent of the reports received concerned discrimination due to a disability. This is the second highest proportion after racist discrimination.
„Just because something is different doesn't mean it's wrong.“
Maria Zimmermann
Once again, «Menschen» (People) is dedicating itself to the topic of autism. Output 1/2025
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APW transparently publishes its 2024 annual report and 2025 budget. The key figures offer an overview of the current financial situation and upcoming priorities.
The APW transparently publishes its balance sheet and income statement for 2024, as well as the budget for 2025. This gives members and interested parties insight into the use of funds and planning.