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Photo: wheel chair driver in a lift; Copyright: Andi Weiland | Sozialhelden e.V.

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Topic of the Month July 2016

Mobility

Whether bus or train, whether car or plane – there are many means of transport that bring us to our destination. But what about accessibility? What kind of offers can people with disabilities use just like that? And what kind of special solutions do exist for them? Find out more in our Topic of the Month July: Mobility.

Mobility on the go: Apps as everyday helpers
Photo: Woman in a wheelchair in front of an elevator holding a smartphone in her hand; Copyright: Andi Weiland | Sozialhelden e.V.

© Andi Weiland | Sozialhelden e.V.

They are small, colorful and helpful: the many apps on your smartphone screen. They tell us about the weather, they entertain us and can help us to manage everyday life better. More and more mobile applications are also being designed for seniors and people with disabilities – when it comes to providing assistance in navigation or traffic for instance.
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Driver training for people with disabilities provides new levels of safety and mobility
Photo: Edith Grünseis-Pacher; Copyright: Markus Rambossek, rambossek.eu

© Markus Rambossek, rambossek.eu

Self-determination and mobility are important for everyone – and especially for people with physical and mobility impairments. Many people with disabilities that were caused by accidents are initially still insecure when they want to actively return to driving. To help them in slowly easing back into traffic, the Austrian CLUB MOBIL offers driver safety courses. Aside from theoretical and practical exercises, fundamental aspects such as converting one’s vehicle are also being discussed.
Click here for the interview with Edith Grünseis-Pacher

Mobility scouts test accessibility of long-distance buses
Photo: Mobility scouts in front of an accessible long-distance bus; Copyright: BSK

© BSK

Since January 1, 2016, all new long-distance buses need to include two wheelchair accessible spots. Starting on January 1, 2020, this applies to all intercity buses. This is stipulated in Article 42b in conjunction with Article 62, Provision 3 of the German Passenger Transportation Act (PBefG).
Click here for the interview with Ulrike Boppel

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