Overview: Topics of the Month 2016
January 2016: Arts and culture for everybody
04.01.2016
February 2016: Self-determined living in old age
01.02.2016
March 2016: People with disabilities worldwide
01.03.2016
April 2016: Accessible retail
01.04.2016
May 2016: Accessible traveling
02.05.2016
June 2016: Athletic competitions
01.06.2016
July 2016: Mobility
01.07.2016
August 2016: Advanced training in care
01.08.2016
Because of demographic change the care sector will be in need of junior employees. In order to get them more interested in this job, there will be a vocational training reform in care for Germany. But also experienced care staff has several possibilities for further qualification. Get to know more in our Topic of the Month August: Advanced training in care.
September 2016: Auxiliary means for anybody
01.09.2016
Auxiliary means are indispensable for people with disabilities: They replace essential functions, support them and take the pressure of the people. This applies to adults as well as adolescents and children. Auxiliary means such as gripping and eating aids or wheelchairs can help them to participate in life in a self-determined and autonomous way.
October 2016: Politics and legal issues
04.10.2016
Living a self-determined life in an inclusive society is an established human right, according to the UN-CRPD. With the ratification of the UN-CRPD the countries commit themselves to adjust their political legislation to the fundamental principles of the UN convention. But what does it really look like? Get to know more in the Topic of the Month October.