What makes a day a good day to you?
Alina Esleben: A good day is a warm day, where I have some energy and at best no pain. Preferably in the peace and quiet of nature with my family.
Which auxiliary means or daily living aids are indispensable for you?
Alina Esleben: My power wheelchair, my car, and my Personal Assistance are my indispensable tools.
What would you like to see from society and your fellow people in dealing with people with disabilities?
Alina Esleben: I wish that people would speculate less from behind your back and rather ask questions up front. And children are allowed to look at someone in a funny way or say/ask "embarrassing" things.
Which assistive device would urgently need to be invented and/or improved?
Alina Esleben: I don’t think that there is a need for new aids. Rather, it should be normalized to build ramps instead of stairs, to build toilets large enough so that everyone can use them, and to make buses and trains at ground level.