35 years of Lebenshilfe Uckermark: Diversity celebrated as a common motto!

35 years of Lebenshilfe Uckermark: Diversity celebrated as a common motto!

Templin, Deutschland - Die Lebenshilfe Uckermark e.V. is celebrating a very special anniversary this year: 35 years of commitment to people with disabilities. On the occasion of this round birthday, a solemn event took place on the premises of Lebenshilfe in Templin. The motto of the festival year "Diversity" reflects the comprehensive offers and the colorful community of Lebenshilfe, as nordkurier.de reports.

For the celebrations, members, relatives, clients, supervisors and friends who wanted to celebrate the special day together. The music group from the "Haus Templin" and the Zumba kids from SV Alemania Templin created the mood. The good mood was noticeable in the air, and the conviviality was in the foreground. "We want everyone to feel like a family here," said Hartmut Hampel, head of open help from Lebenshilfe Uckermark.

responsibility and community

The location at Platafenstrasse 19 offers comprehensive care for mentally limited people. Eight people currently live in the residential group, while 20 six people have found one place in the residential group at Gutshof. Around 30 employees take care of around 70 people between the ages of 20 and 70 who need all individual support. Together with the support of their supervisors, the residents maintain the surrounding property and actively shape their everyday life.

A special feature of life aid is the concept of assisted individual living and the family atmosphere in the residential groups. Each group has their own living area with terrace, community kitchen, common rooms and modern care baths. A spacious garden area is available for leisure and relaxation. Visitors quickly notice that a home was created here that goes far beyond pure care.

events and activities in the sign of inclusion

The Lebenshilfe Uckermark is not only involved in the care, but also through numerous events that strengthen the community. For example, 96 participants from Lebenshilfe, including 8 runners and 88 walkers, took part in a recently taken place. That meant 20 % of all 358 running participants! A great sign of inclusion, as Lebenshilfe-uckermark.de reports.

As part of the life aid festival on May 17, which attracted many visitors, numerous offers were provided for young and old. Crafting pearl bracelets, enjoying cotton candy and musical highlights through the natural daycare center made the day unforgettable. The new residents' council with members from Schwedt and Angermünde was also elected at the end of September 2024. This shows how important it is to represent Lebenshilfe to represent the voices of their clients and relatives and actively involve decisions.

accessibility in the focus

A central concern of life aid is also to reduce barriers and to improve mobility for people with disabilities. According to reports, it is often a challenge that barrier -free offers in local public transport (public transport) are not sufficiently available. Although defined by law, the goal of a comprehensive barrier -free public transport has not yet been reached. According to Lebenshilfe.de, however, the federal government plans to work on implementation by 2026.

The Lebenshilfe Uckermark is an outstanding example of how the quality of life of people with impairments can be noticeably improved through diversity, commitment and community spirit. She continues to work for everyone to have their place and voice, and not only during such special occasions, but also day by day.