Inclusive cooperation: This is how Bayer fights for accessibility in the district!

Inclusive cooperation: This is how Bayer fights for accessibility in the district!

In the last few months, a lot has happened in the Main-Tauber district regarding inclusion and accessibility. Particularly noteworthy is the work of Bayer, who presented his current projects and tasks to the Committee for Social Affairs, Education, Culture and Transport. The reactions to his plans were overwhelmingly positive; he received considerable support from the entire district council. Bayer's commitment is based on the important paragraph 15 of the State Disability Equality Act, which obliges cities and districts to provide equal treatment for people with disabilities and promotes their participation in social life, as Main-Echo reports.

Bayer sees itself as a central contact point for people with disabilities in the district. It is particularly important to him to offer advice and support in the event of problems or complaints. His dedication is clearly expressed in his participation in municipal projects, particularly in the design of public spaces and construction projects. The barrier-free construction of new train stops in Uiffingen and the redesign of cycle paths are just a few examples of his work, in which he always pursues the goal of ensuring that everyone - regardless of physical or mental limitations - has unrestricted access to offers.

Accessibility goes beyond ramps

Bayer makes it clear that accessibility includes much more than just ramps or elevators; it already begins in the head. It is crucial to reduce prejudices and raise awareness in society. An important example of this is the Internet offering of public authorities, which should urgently go beyond a mere reading function. A central concern is also the use of plain language. This makes it possible to make complex information understandable for everyone. The regulation on easy language is part of the disability equality framework, which has existed since 2002 and is constantly being developed further with the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UN-BRK), as can be read on BMAS.

The amendment to the Disability Equality Act (BGG), for example, has regulated accessibility in areas such as construction, infrastructure, sign language and easy language. The changes not only include an adjustment to the definition of disabled people, but also a ban on discrimination for public providers, as explained in detail in the Disability Commissioner.

Commitment to the button of democracy

A particularly successful project that Bayer implemented last year was the workshop entitled “Simply Vote Right,” which prepared people with disabilities to take part in elections. This shows how crucial it is that this group of people is also actively involved in political life. Anchoring accessibility regulations in the BGG and continuously supporting self-advocacy organizations are important steps in the right direction to increase participation.

Overall, it is clear that efforts to improve the quality of life of people with disabilities in the Main-Tauber district are forward-looking. It remains to be hoped that similar initiatives will be spread in other regions so that accessibility and inclusion can be implemented across the board.