Potsdam relies on inclusion: action plan for a barrier -free future!

Potsdam relies on inclusion: action plan for a barrier -free future!

Potsdam, Deutschland - in Potsdam Dr. Tina Denninger, the representative for people with disabilities, presented their current annual report in the city council. In doing so, she describes the existing challenges and progress in the implementation of inclusion. It is clear to Denninger: In order to effectively promote inclusion, strong networks, the active participation of those affected and an inclusive administrative action are indispensable. Projects such as the digital map "Potsdam barrier -free", the Potsdam inclusion days and the "Network work inclusive" are already offering approaches, but the path is far from being paved. As reported CityReport, there are still structural disadvantages in the areas of education, work, mobility and social participation.

Inclusion is not only viewed as a goal, but as a human right that requires profound changes. The focus of the initiative is on the reduction of barriers in the world of work as well as in public space and in leisure time. A central component is the update of the local participation plan (LTP), which is intended to provide specific measures to implement the UN Convention on the Rights of Disabilities (UN-BRK) in Potsdam. The goal is the equal participation of people with disabilities in all areas of life, says Denninger. The new participation plan has committed itself to practical approaches.

political priorities and necessary measures

The report also indicates the need for clear political priorities and binding measures. An participation process that includes actors from administration, politics, civil society and citizens will continue until October 2025. This is particularly important to ensure that the perspectives of people with disabilities are heard. [Aktion Mensch] (https://www.aktion-mensch.de/dafuer Standen-wir/was-ist- Inclusion/un- Disabilities Convention) underlines that the implementation of the UN-BRK in Germany shows initial successes, but there are also major deficits, especially in the promotion of self-determination and the participation of those affected in decision-making processes.

A critical point is the continuing structure of the special school system and the low employment rate of people with disabilities on the first labor market. Despite the legal commitments to accessibility and digitization, reality often remains behind expectations. A review by the UN Committee also shows that progress in the area of ​​inclusive education and integration into the labor market can still be expanded. People with disabilities often struggle to find jobs subject to social security contributions, while at the same time the number of long -term unemployed people in the disabled area is increasing.

on the way to inclusive society

The Convention on the Rights of Disability aims that all people, regardless of their skills, can participate in social life. This vision requires that society are made accessible to everyone from scratch. Disabled Rights Convention.info points out that the principle of inclusive education is fixed, but the implementation often remains complex and controversial. It is crucial that the idea of ​​participation is also taken seriously in the translations and in the political structures.

The coming years are crucial. The local participation plan in Potsdam as well as the continuous efforts for inclusion and accessibility must now be filled with life in order to strengthen all people's social interaction. The full report is available online for interested parties, so that joint responsibility and participation in the further development of inclusion in Potsdam can be preserved.