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Citizens' meeting in Kaufbeuren: Inclusive, informative and entertaining!
Kaufbeuren invites you to the inclusive citizens' meeting on October 19th. Barrier-free access, lectures in sign language and child care!
Citizens' meeting in Kaufbeuren: Inclusive, informative and entertaining!
On Sunday, October 19th, an important citizens' meeting will take place at 4 p.m. in the Kaufbeuren town hall. This event, which invites people to actively participate in community development, will be particularly inclusive this year. As the Allgäu newspaper reports, lectures and discussions are planned in sign language so that people with hearing impairments can also be better reached.
Also in the spirit of inclusion, barrier-free access is guaranteed for all participants so that everyone can get involved. Childcare also ensures that parents with small children don't have to miss anything. The event also promises an attractive supporting program with information stands and live music from 4 p.m. to around 4:45 p.m., which should further motivate citizens to take part.
Have a say and help shape things
The concept of the citizens' assembly is designed to promote exchange between citizens, administration and political representatives. This type of political meeting is particularly common in Germany and aims to discuss public issues together. Even if it occurs less frequently in Austria, cities like Kaufbeuren offer this format a platform to discuss the concerns of the residents - this is how it describes it Wikipedia.
In order to initiate the discussion in advance, citizens are invited to submit questions and requests in the city's online portal. Access to this portal is a further step towards promoting social inclusion. Germany is committed to combating discrimination of all kinds - a measure that primarily benefits people with disabilities, such as Statista explained.
An open ear for everyone
The city's equal opportunities office has also placed a special focus on women, families and single parents in order to motivate them to actively participate. Consultation hours are also planned in advance: on Wednesday, October 8th from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and on Tuesday, October 14th from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., in the equality office at Am Salzmarkt 2-4. Here, citizens can contribute topics and suggestions and thus have a direct influence on decision-making.
At a time when social inclusion is becoming increasingly important, Kaufbeuren is positioning itself as a pioneer in the area of citizen participation. Creating access for everyone, regardless of what social background they come from, is not only a political but also a social task. The organizers certainly have a good hand at this - after all, it's about the voice of the city and the people who live here.