Schmidmühlen: New disabled toilet facilities opened from August!

Schmidmühlen: New disabled toilet facilities opened from August!

In the municipality of Schmidmühlen, a new disabled-friendly toilet facility will be put into operation, which is not only for people with disabilities, but also for all citizens. In view of the tight financial resources, the Schmidmühlen market has invested in a remarkable step in inclusion. As the Mittelbayerische Zeitung Schlosses, which formerly served as an economic and washing house, set up.

The conversion, which began in spring and was carried out by the employees of the building yard, comprises numerous works- from breaking down to electrical and painting work. The sanitary installation work that has been awarded to a specialist company and are now completed are particularly important. At the moment, the outdoor area is paved, as well as the remaining work in the area around the toilet is in full swing so that everything will be completed in time for the market festival on the first weekend in August.

a step towards inclusion

The inclusion officer Karl Bauer is enthusiastic about this new project, which is intended to improve the participation of people with disabilities. The equipment of the disabled toilet meets the legal requirements and enables people with different disabilities to use the toilet system independently and without help. This is particularly important because many people with complex disabilities, such as cross -sectional paralysis or multiple damage, place special requirements for such a facility. According to toiletten-fuer-alle.de , these people often need spacious toilets with loungers and lifts to make use easier.

A lack of such toilets has often led to unsanitary and stressful situations, especially when people with disabilities are traveling. In Schmidmühlen, too, one would like to counteract this and “toilets for everyone” make a standard, similar to other countries where such institutions are already standard.

part of the international movement

The conversion in Schmidmühlen also fits into a larger framework, which is characterized by the UN Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities (UN-BRK) that has been in effect since 2009. The Federal Government has undertaken to implement this convention and the equal participation to ensure social life for all people. An essential part of this commitment is access to basic facilities, such as toilets that can be used for people with disabilities.