Lebenshilfe Amberg honors five heroines: 125 years of passion for inclusion!

Lebenshilfe Amberg honors five heroines: 125 years of passion for inclusion!

In the heart of Amberg, employees of Lebenshilfe Amberg-Sulzbach are celebrating a special anniversary. Five women were recognized for their 25 years of loyalty and commitment to the institution. This ceremony, which took place among the management and board of directors, not only honors their personal careers, but also the 125 years of accumulated experience that these ladies bring to Lebenshilfe.

The honored employees are Vera Wang, who, as an educator, provides individual support in school pedagogical preparation, Ilona Ehras, also an educator at the Sulzbach-Rosenberg school preparatory facility, and Judith Piechotta and Karoline Kraus, who work as special education teachers in mobile special education assistance and early intervention. Marianne Lehmeier rounds out the group as a housekeeper in the support center. In her speech, Managing Director Katrin Panek emphasized the experience, warmth and reliability of the honorees, while Chairman of the Board Bernhard Vahle emphasized the importance of their commitment to inclusion and participation and thus underlined the relevance of their work.

Commitment to inclusion

The commitment to inclusion is not only reflected in the celebration of the anniversaries. In Hagen, too, Lebenshilfe (LIG) employees were recently honored for their ten years of work in school inclusion. Ms. Dittert, Ms. Jackstoff and Ms. Spors looked back on a time together that was marked by many challenges and old memories. Their experiences were honored at a small ceremony with coffee and cookies. Ms. Dittert fondly remembered her first accompaniment at a primary school - a beginning that wasn't always easy, but ultimately led to successful collaboration with the class teacher.

The importance of inclusion is particularly illustrated by the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, which stipulates the equal participation of people with disabilities in all areas of life. Inclusion means that every person, regardless of their background or physical conditions, has the opportunity to participate in social life. This includes not only schools, but also the workplace and everyday interactions. According to Lebenshilfe, 44.1% of all students with disabilities in Germany will already be integrated into mainstream schools in the 2023/24 school year - a step in the right direction, but one that still leaves a lot of room for improvement.

Celebrate & work in life support

The appreciation of the work in Lebenshilfe is also reflected in the celebratory events that help strengthen the team. The toast was not only given to the successful careers of those celebrating an anniversary, but also to all those who ensure inclusion and participation in everyday life. With a good hand, the employees design the environment so that it is accessible to everyone so that no one is excluded.

Whether in Amberg or Hagen, Lebenshilfe celebrates the commitment of its employees and their contribution to a more open society. It's not just about honors - it's about working together to break down the barriers that make it difficult for many people to access education and social participation. This is how the term “inclusion”, which comes from the Latin “inclusio” and means “to include”, is breathed into life every day.

The stories and experiences that these committed women share document a real heart of life support that should also inspire future generations to find their own paths to inclusion.

For further information about the importance of inclusion and the activities of Lebenshilfe, it is worth taking a look at the relevant sources: Upper Palatinate echo, Lebenshilfe Hagen and Lebenshilfe Germany.