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Jörg von de Fenn – That's how he rolls

07.10.2020

Climbing as a blind person? Jörg von de Fenn proves that this is possible. He would love to climb the Watzmann east face or the Eiger north face. Why this has failed so far, what he would stand up for as Commissioner for the Disabled and how he otherwise rolls, he tells us on REHACARE.com.
Photo: Jörg von de Fenn photographed from below with a "Pro Retina" button on his shirt and a cane for the blind in his hand; Copyright: Fabienne Karmann Photography

Name: Jörg von de Fenn
Age: 51
City: Berlin, Germany
Occupation: Pending between pension and work
Impairment: Blind on LHON for 30 years

What makes you laugh?

Jörg von de Fenn: Rhinelanders and Eddie Murphy

What have you always been wanting to do and why have you never done this so far?

Jörg von de Fenn: Climb the Watzmann east face and/or Eiger north face. Unfortunately, so far I have not found a suitable mountain guide/companion who was crazy enough to dare to climb with me.

Which person has influenced you most? And why?

Jörg von de Fenn: Schimanski, because he spoke plain language.

You have the chance to become the Commissioner for the Disabled. What would you do first?

Jörg von de Fenn: I would do my best to ensure that the already existing laws on inclusion and accessibility are implemented and lived in everyday life.

Gif animation: REHACARE 2026 from 23 to 26 September 2026 in Düsseldorf/Germany, linked to "More information about the Trade Fair"
Photo: Jörg von de Fenn climbing a mountain; Copyright: Jörg von de Fenn

What is especially near and dear to you?

Jörg von de Fenn: Nice and uncomplicated people.

I would like to be ...

Jörg von de Fenn: Ice hockey player.

Which question would you like to be answered the most?

Jörg von de Fenn: Why do so many of them have a problem with their fellows who do not conform to the "norm" in their appearance?

What I still wanted to say...

Jörg von de Fenn: Less envy and resentment within the blind community makes life easier, because we are all in the same boat.

Grafik: So tickt; Copyright: beta-web/Schmitz

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