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Traveling for the Handicapped in Germany

If you’re interested in barrier-free travel, here you’ll find your way to counseling points, initiatives and lobbies.

07.06.2013
Smartphone-Apps helfen Behinderten
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Federal Government Commissioner for the Interests of the Disabled

The law governing equality for the disabled, which regulates the activities of the Federal Commissioner for the Interests of the Disabled, has been in force since May 1, 2002: It aims to have the government create equal living conditions for people with and without disabilities in all areas of social life.

www.behindertenbeauftragter.de

German National Association of Self-Help for the Physically Disabled

Equality for and the integration of people with physical disabilities are the aims of the National Association of Self-Help for the Physically Disabled (BSK – Bundesverband Selbsthilfe Körperbehinderter e.V.) in Germany. This organization works towards dismantling social and political barriers to the physically disabled, in particular in the working environment and housing.

www.bsk-ev.org