Keyword "Interviews"

Silja - That´s How She Rolls

REHACARE.de talked to Silja Korn, a blind woman from Germany, about happiness, her desires and painting. Silja - That´s How She Rolls - read more

JOMI - That´s How He Rolls

REHACARE.de talked to the Pantomime JOMI about happiness, his desires and overwhelming compliments. JOMI - That´s How He Rolls - read more

Jens - That´s How He Rolls

REHACARE.de talked to the disability pensioner Jens Merkel about happiness, his desires and offices. Jens - That´s How He Rolls - read more

REHACARE.de talked to Jonas Schöllnhammer, who works with seniors and people with handicaps, about happiness, his desires and experiences which get under the skin. Jonas - That´s How He Rolls - read more

Shopping as a Blind Person: “Customers Should also Dare to Go Shopping by Themselves“

Turn left at the next traffic light. The familiar voice on the navigation system guides drivers who don’t have a sense of direction through unknown streets. By comparison, blind people have a much harder time, if they don’t find their way in their surroundings. Now a shopping centre in Berlin offers blind and visually impaired customers at least help during shopping – with a Blind-Guiding System. Shopping as a Blind Person: “Customers Should also Dare to Go Shopping by Themselves“ - read more

Cevahir - That´s How She Rolls

REHACARE.de talked to the almost blind waitress Cevahir Männel about happiness, her desires and love. Cevahir - That´s How She Rolls - read more

Malu Dreyer - That´s How She Rolls

REHACARE.de spoke to the German politician Malu Dreyer about happiness, her desires and family. Malu Dreyer - That´s How She Rolls - read more

Christian - That´s How He Rolls

REHACARE.de talked to the articulate Christian Besau about happiness, his desires and music. Christian - That´s How He Rolls - read more

Nina Wortmann - That´s How She Rolls

REHACARE.de spoke to Nina Wortmann, finalist of the German contest "beauties in motion" in 2004, about happiness, her desires and children. Nina Wortmann - That´s How She Rolls - read more

Tobias - That´s How He Rolls

REHACARE.de talked to the expert in the matter of vehicles for handicapped people, Tobias Schönleber, about happiness, his desires and private places to relax. Tobias - That´s How He Rolls - read more

People with a Learning Disability: "A Lack of Expert Knowledge Prevents Right Treatment“

In Germany, people normally relate the occurrence of a 2-class system in healthcare to the different treatment of patients with a statutory health insurance and a private health insurance. But there is more to it. Another 2-class system exists concerned with medical treatment of people with a learning disability compared to those without. People with a Learning Disability: "A Lack of Expert Knowledge Prevents Right Treatment“ - read more

Philipp Hubbe - That´s How He Rolls

REHACARE.de talked to the comic artist Philipp Hubbe about happiness, his desires and nature. Philipp Hubbe - That´s How He Rolls - read more

Renate - That´s How She Rolls

REHACARE.de talked to Renate Weidner from the German association Partizip, about happiness, her desires and the courage to change something. Renate - That´s How She Rolls - read more

Martin Braxenthaler - That´s How He Rolls

REHACARE.de talked to the successful athlete Martin Braxenthaler about happiness, his desires and goals. Martin Braxenthaler - That´s How He Rolls - read more

Ute - That´s How She Rolls

REHACARE.de talked to the singer Ute Kaiser about happiness, her desires and men. Ute - That´s How She Rolls - read more

Children of Mentally Disabled Parents: “They Perceive Their Childhood as Normal“

People with mental disabilities are often labeled as “eternal children.” When they become parents, their environment challenges whether they are up to the task. Dietke Sanders, a graduate psychologist, investigated the situation of children with mentally disabled parents in her research project. REHACARE.de talked to her about reversed roles and proud children. Children of Mentally Disabled Parents: “They Perceive Their Childhood as Normal“ - read more

Verena Bentele - That´s How She Rolls

REHACARE.de talked to the successful biathlete Verena Bentele about happiness, her desires and sports. Verena Bentele - That´s How She Rolls - read more

Rolf Zuckowski - That´s How He Rolls

REHACARE.de talked to the popular German balladeer Rolf Zuckowski about happiness, his desires and precious drawings. Rolf Zuckowski - That´s How He Rolls - read more

Andrea - That´s How She Rolls

REHACARE.de talked to the musician Andrea Eberl about happiness, her desires and her faithful companion. Andrea - That´s How She Rolls - read more

Claudia - That´s How She Rolls

REHACARE.de talked to the elderly supporter in everyday life, Claudia Malik, about happiness, her desires and the feeling like hiding from something. Claudia - That´s How She Rolls - read more

Happiness at School: "It’s Just like Being at a Great Party"

First lesson: Math. Second lesson: Science. Third lesson: Happiness. The lesson plan at an advanced secondary school in Heidelberg looks similar to that. During class, students learn to deal respectfully with one another and to take on responsibility. REHACARE.de spoke with Ernst Fritz-Schubert, the creator of the school subject, about physical activity versus chocolate and pleasure versus pain. Happiness at School: "It’s Just like Being at a Great Party" - read more

Ross Antony - That´s How He Rolls

REHACARE.de talked to Ross Antony, who worked with handicapped people in younger age, about happiness, his desires and precious gifts from fans. Ross Antony - That´s How He Rolls - read more

Michael - That´s How He Rolls

REHACARE.de talked to Michael Förstner, an agent of the generation 50plus, about happiness, his desires and impressive places of the world. Michael - That´s How He Rolls - read more

Mike - That´s How He Rolls

REHACARE.de talked to the thoroughbred musician Mike Becker about happiness, his desires and band rehearsals. Mike - That´s How He Rolls - read more

Gerhard - That´s How He Rolls

REHACARE.de talked to Gerhard Bartz, a capable counterpart in the matter of self-determined assistance in Germany, about happiness, his desires and very personal moments. Gerhard - That´s How He Rolls - read more

Elena - That´s How She Rolls

REHACARE.de talked to Elena O'Meara, mother of an autistic son, about happiness, her desires and spontaneous love confessions. Elena - That´s How She Rolls - read more

Disability policy: “That’s not a gentle topic, but a really harsh one“

With a new man comes a new chance! Whether this set phrase can be applied to the German disability policy, remains to be seen over the next few years. The new man is already here: Hubert Hüppe. REHACARE.de spoke to the new Federal Government Commissioner for the Disabled about anxiousness, high expectations and political goals. Disability policy: “That’s not a gentle topic, but a really harsh one“ - read more

Michaela - That´s How She Rolls

REHACARE.de talked to Michaela Frauenrath, a surgery-stricken woman from Germany, about happiness, her desires and the gift of life. Michaela - That´s How She Rolls - read more

Janina - That´s How She Rolls

REHACARE.de talked to a young wheelchair bound woman from Germany, named Janina, about happiness, her desires and overwhelming concerts. Janina - That´s How She Rolls - read more

Topic of the Month February: We Talk to ... Special Interviews

Everybody is unique by nature. But where ones personal strengthes are located you have to find out on your own. REHACARE.de is of the opinion that an integrative rock band and an almost blind waitress are very special. What characterises these people you get to know in our Topic of the Month February: We talk to ... Special Interviews. Topic of the Month February: We Talk to ... Special Interviews - read more

An Integrative Rock Band: „Music as a Key to Worlds That Aren’t So Different At All“

Music connects – young and old, tall and small, disabled or not disabled. How well the latter functions is demonstrated by the integrative rock band “Lampenfieber“ (“Stage-Fright”) from Lüdenscheid. Ralf Franke is a co-founder of the band. REHACARE.de talked to him about his own stage-fright, provocative lyrics and music as a means of integration. An Integrative Rock Band: „Music as a Key to Worlds That Aren’t So Different At All“ - read more

Waiting Tables Blind: “When the Fear Is Gone, the Fun Can Begin”

See nothing. Only taste, smell, feel, hear. That’s all that matters in a dark restaurant. Serving food here seems impossible − for the sighted. Cevahir Männel has been severely vision impaired since birth and works as a waitress at a “dark” restaurant in Cologne, Germany. REHACARE.de spoke with her about real “blind dates”, frightening darkness, and sensory-enhanced guest contact. Waiting Tables Blind: “When the Fear Is Gone, the Fun Can Begin” - read more

Prostheses: „Further Optimising the Natural Motion Sequence“

Today serious sport and disability do not exclude themselves anymore. Athletes with prostheses can achieve quite similar results in competitions as their colleagues without artificial bodily parts – thanks to modern technology. However, in future prostheses could do even more. Prostheses: „Further Optimising the Natural Motion Sequence“ - read more

Disability Studies: „Germany is not Yet Ready for That“

You aren´t normal at all! A sentence maybe everybody has already heard or said once. But what does it mean actually? REHCARE.de spoke to Anne Waldschmidt, professor for Disability Studies at the University of Cologne, about astonished students, teaching topics and stereotyped thinking. Disability Studies: „Germany is not Yet Ready for That“ - read more

Personal Assistance: „Most People Do not Benefit from the New Law“

REHACARE.de spoke to the chairman of the association ForseA, Gerhard Bartz, why it can be life-threatening to stay in a hospital if you need personal assistance and also about the bureaucratic jungle. Personal Assistance: „Most People Do not Benefit from the New Law“ - read more

Type 2 Diabetes: „You Can Achieve a Lot Only by Changing Drinks”

20 years ago type 2 diabetes was unknown in paediatrics. In the beginning of the nineties the first cases of the disease appeared in children and teenagers. Today there are about 500 cases of illnesses in Germany – and the rising trend continues. Type 2 Diabetes: „You Can Achieve a Lot Only by Changing Drinks” - read more

Multi-Generation Living: „Residents Benefit from the Different Life Situations“

Living together, helping each other, counteracting solitariness and isolation – these are the ideas which underlay multi-generation projects. However, sometimes it may get tough, for example when different needs and lifestyles of young and old residents collide. REHACARE.de talked to a mediator and sociologist about generation gaps, rules and bobby cars in the hallway. Multi-Generation Living: „Residents Benefit from the Different Life Situations“ - read more

Multi-Generation Living: „Residents Benefit from the Different Life Situations“

„Using Easy Language has just being started” – Wolgang Wessels about Easy Language for accessible living

„Accessible Living for people with a learning disability“ is a lecture held in German at REHACARE 2009. Wolfgang Wessels of the research institute technology for the Disabled in Volmarstein talks with REHACARE.de about which barriers exist for learning disabled people in their environment and how “Easy Language” can help them. „Using Easy Language has just being started” – Wolgang Wessels about Easy Language for accessible living - read more

„Using Easy Language has just being started” – Wolgang Wessels about Easy Language for accessible living

„In Münster a lot is going on“, Severine Höing about recreation offers for children with intellectual disability

Cooking, crafting, swimming and cinema: Children with intellectual disabilities have just as much fun doing free time activities as able-bodies ones. The social pedagogue Severine Höing from the German organisation Lebenshilfe talked with REHACARE.de about how organisations and other institutions for kids can open themselves for new offers. „In Münster a lot is going on“, Severine Höing about recreation offers for children with intellectual disability - read more

Barriers in the Media: „After all, Millions of People with Hearing Impairment Pay TV Licenses“

( Source: REHACARE.de )

[01/06/2009] Geesken Wörmann is the chairman of the Federal State Council for the Handicapped in North Rhine-Westphalia in Germany and member of the broadcasting council of the German public radio station WDR. She talked to REHACARE.de about the right for information of all citizens, American sanctions and the need to catch up for private radio stations. Barriers in the Media: „After all, Millions of People with Hearing Impairment Pay TV Licenses“ - read more

“In future, patients and physicians have to work together more closely.“ – Ursula Helms about the influence of self-help in Germany

Together we are stronger – several thousand self-help groups in Germany work with this motto. By this way they got a better hearing from the health care system. REHACARE.de talked with Ursula Helms, managing director of the National Clearing House for the Encouragement and Support of Self-Help Groups (NAKOS) about a generation which wants to achieve something and therefore has some work to do. “In future, patients and physicians have to work together more closely.“ – Ursula Helms about the influence of self-help in Germany - read more

„Insured people have the right to be well advised” – Gerd Kukla about respite care

Ordinary mortals often become desperate when reading wordings of a law. This also applies to respite care – a financial support of the health insurances for people who care for somebody at home. Gerd Kukla is speaker for services of the nursing care insurance in the Central Federal Association of the German Health Insurance Funds. „Insured people have the right to be well advised” – Gerd Kukla about respite care - read more

“The More Input for the Brain, the Less Phantom Pain“ – Philipp Stude about the Mirror Therapy

People looking into the mirror are not necessarily vain. Perhaps they are just doing a therapy against phantom pain. A look into the mirror can trick the uncontrollable aches after amputations in a seemingly easy way. The neurologist Philipp Stude is conducting a research on this therapy. In the interview on REHACARE.de he explains how it functions. “The More Input for the Brain, the Less Phantom Pain“ – Philipp Stude about the Mirror Therapy - read more

„The Soul Is Touched by Pantomime.” The deaf artist Jomi about the language everyone understands.

A white face and gesturing hands – that is all he needed to travel around the whole world – thanks to pantomime. Josef Michael Kreutzer is deaf, he suffered from meningitis when being a baby. Despite his disability he received the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany for his commitment as a pantomime. REHACARE.de spoke with Jomi about a universal language and the power of silence. „The Soul Is Touched by Pantomime.” The deaf artist Jomi about the language everyone understands. - read more

„Technology Cannot Substitute Staff“ - Udo Gaden about Ambient Assisted Living

In future, more and more people will need assistance but fewer nurses will be available. New technologies may help to overcome this gap. REHACARE.de talked with Udo Gaden, manager of the Ambient Assisted Living GmbH, about the EU support programme "Ambient Assisted Living" which deals, among other things, with bed mattresses and cookers that can both release alarms. „Technology Cannot Substitute Staff“ - Udo Gaden about Ambient Assisted Living - read more

„Technology Cannot Substitute Staff“ - Udo Gaden about Ambient Assisted Living

„One Should not Outline any Horror Scenarios“ - Jens Clausen about Neuroprosthetics and Ethics

Juice in the head: Neuroprosthetics which are connected to nerve endings in the brain electrically stimulate certain brain regions. Thus, the implants are supposed to reduce the effects of Parkinson’s or to help with depressions or the Tourette syndrome. REHACARE.de talked with Jens Clausen about remote-controlled bulls, ethical doubts and the use of neuroprosthetics. „One Should not Outline any Horror Scenarios“ - Jens Clausen about Neuroprosthetics and Ethics - read more

„Founding an Own Self-help Group“ - Ingrid Gerber about single mothers of disabled children

They are under more pressure than others: those that have a handicapped child and no partner. Most of the time it is the mother who cares for the children after a separation. Three and a half years ago Ingrid Gerber has founded a self-help group in Bonn, Germany, for women in that situation. REHACARE.de talked with her about her experiences as a single mother of a handicapped child. „Founding an Own Self-help Group“ - Ingrid Gerber about single mothers of disabled children - read more

"Their Wishes Are the Most Important Thing". Clemens Kasper about the new federal model project "Job Budget"

Jointly with the so called Personal Budget the German model project “Job Budget” started in January 2008 and will run till the end of 2011. The aim: Organisations, representation of interests and workshops for people with handicap from all over Germany want to support disabled people in getting work on the general job market. REHACARE.de talked to Dr. M. Clemens Kasper about the Job Budget. "Their Wishes Are the Most Important Thing". Clemens Kasper about the new federal model project "Job Budget" - read more

„We Do Not Construct Typical Table Games for the Blind“. Volker Lendeckel about retrofitted table games

With magnets and transparent film Volker and Erika from Neuwied, Germany, have been retrofitting table games for blind people since 20 years. The 62-year old early retired talked with REHACARE.de about how it happened that blind and seeing people go to jail together or push each other down from the field. „We Do Not Construct Typical Table Games for the Blind“. Volker Lendeckel about retrofitted table games - read more

„28 Days a Year Are not Enough!“ Interview with the Manager of a children’s house, Sabine Schenk, about short-term nursing for children

Having a disabled child often means that parents have to care for them day and night. To give parents a chance to take breath there are institutions in Germany that look after handicapped children around the clock. REHACARE.de talked with Sabine Schenk, manager of the children’s house “Little Long Nose”, about the parents’ bad conscience, application forms and the German Nursing Care Reform 2008. „28 Days a Year Are not Enough!“ Interview with the Manager of a children’s house, Sabine Schenk, about short-term nursing for children - read more

"No Time to Lose": Interview with Karin Evers-Meyer, Federal Commissioner for the Interests of the Disabled, about a competence centre for accessibility.

In May 2002 the German Federal Disability Equality Act which aims to provide access for handicapped people came into effect. This law says that organisations for disabled persons and companies agree on certain targets. REHACARE.de asked Karin Evers-Meyer, Federal Commissioner for the Interests of the Disabled, about the reasons and what is planned to change this. "No Time to Lose": Interview with Karin Evers-Meyer, Federal Commissioner for the Interests of the Disabled, about a competence centre for accessibility. - read more

“36 is small, dark and shaped like a moth” - Interview with Daniel Tammet, an autistic savant

The Briton Daniel Tammet has Asperger’s syndrome, a form of autism. This is not what makes him extraordinary. However, he has an ability which is called synaesthesia and which lets him perceive numbers as colours, shapes and textures. The 28-years-old man talked with REHACARE.de about his capabilities and which impact they have on his life. “36 is small, dark and shaped like a moth” - Interview with Daniel Tammet, an autistic savant - read more

„I Did not Know What Was Going On”. About Living with a Handicapped Sister.

Her sister is three years younger than her and not able to speak, walk and grap correctly due to amyasthenia. In an interview with REHACARE.de, the 28-year old Kathrin Hornung explains how her sister’s handicap influenced her life. „I Did not Know What Was Going On”. About Living with a Handicapped Sister. - read more

„Each Child Should Go Its Own Way“ – Interview about unequal siblings

He has got Down’s syndrome and she is highly gifted. Brother and sister as different as they can be. The eight year old Thomas and the four year old Cosima are different from other children. REHACARE.de asked their mother Anita Kinle how living with such different kids is like. „Each Child Should Go Its Own Way“ – Interview about unequal siblings - read more

„Each Child Should Go Its Own Way“ – Interview about Unequal Siblings

Interview: The professional prosthesis tester - The thigh amputated Cord Frederic Romberg about his function as a tester of the first active knee prosthesis

In 2001 Cord Frederic Romberg lost his left leg in a motorbike crash. Today he runs as the first German over rough and smooth testing the first active knee prosthesis. REAHCARE.de interviewed the 35-year-old TV designer about how he became a prosthesis tester and what he thinks about the new spare part. Interview: The professional prosthesis tester - The thigh amputated Cord Frederic Romberg about his function as a tester of the first active knee prosthesis - read more

“Cities are Places of Integration”

The proportion of people living in cities is growing worldwide. With the demographic changes increasing numbers of these people will be physically handicapped. This necessitates the planning of towns that are liveable for everybody. Rehacare.de asked Prof. Dr. Iris Reuther, city planner at Kassel University how town planning can help with the integration of disabled people. “Cities are Places of Integration” - read more

„Thinking About Nursing Home Care Early"

Getting old healthily at home – this is what everyone would like. However, fate sometimes has different plans. Those who cannot be cared for at home anymore, often have to go into nursing homes. REHACARE.de asked Claus Bölicke how to avoid that a removal into a care home becomes a horror trip for people in need of care and their relatives. „Thinking About Nursing Home Care Early" - read more

„Thinking About Nursing Home Care Early"

Simply a Matter of Organisation

One seldom sees mothers in a wheelchair. Katharina Marks took courage. She is 25 years old, paraplegic and single mother of a three year old daughter. In her web forum lewu.de – LebensWunder (wonder of life) she provides information about childbearing for disabled women. REHACARE.de spoke with the young mother about her experiences. Simply a Matter of Organisation - read more

Simply a Matter of Organisation

Up- and Downhill with Handbike and Dog

The 40-year old Alexander Epp from South Germany does not really like comfortable hotel rooms. Several times a year he packs his baggage and disappears with hand bike and his favourite travel companion, a dog, into the mountains – without help and without a tent. REHACARE.de talked to him about his intentions to do so. Up- and Downhill with Handbike and Dog - read more

Relearning Sexuality

Erotic experiences and physical handicap: one thing does not exclude the other. It just needs time and advice for disabled people to dare to experience sensuality. REHACARE.de talked to the social pedagogue Nadine Thomas who has been given advice in matters of disability and sexuality for three years in the association “Autonom Leben”. Relearning Sexuality - read more

Relearning Sexuality

Early Encouragement: Benefit for the Whole Family

Whether Down's Syndrome, impaired hearing or motor skills: early encouragement deals with all development disorders in young children. At the Centre for Early Encouragement St. Paulus-Stift in Landau, Germany, affected children are treated. On his way to the next medical examination the leading doctor, Dr Karl-Heinz Spörkmann, spared some time to talk with REHACARE.de. Early Encouragement: Benefit for the Whole Family - read more

Examples for Early Encouragement

Early Encouragement is offered in many areas. Dr Karl-Heinz Spörkmann from the St. Paulus-Stift explains three of them. Examples for Early Encouragement - read more

Chef Coach: "They have the Mind of Children"

He's always in a hurry, the agile men with a goatee beard. He does not really have time because he is on his way to the next team meeting. Willi Breuer is chef coach of the German disabled national team. REHACARE.de talked to Willi Breuer about his impressions of the tournament and his work with the players who all have a learning disability. Chef Coach: "They have the Mind of Children" - read more

Guildo Horn und his Guests

Television in the UK ignores disabled people. This is the result of a report made by TV watchdogs. But the public German TV channel SWR broadcasts a chat-show with mentally disabled people. The host is Guildo Horn, a singer who performed at the Grand Prix d' Eurovision in Birmingham in 1998. REHACARE.de spoke to the man known in Germany as a real strange guy about the show and his motives. Guildo Horn und his Guests - read more

Corinna May - I can't Live without Music

Corinna May - the year 2002 made her well-known in Germany. The blind singer won the national competition for the Eurovision Song Contest and went to Tallin, Estonia, with her song "I Can't Live without Music". She only placed 21st but since then her name was known in Germany. Corinna May - I can't Live without Music - read more

A Life between Stage and Books

Peter Radtke is an author and actor. And he suffers from brittle bone disease. He was born in 1943 with three fractures. After that he proved the doctors' prognoses to be wrong and exceeds his life expectancy by more than a thousand per cent. A Life between Stage and Books - read more