Participation for everyone: Success of the participation week in Euskirchen!

Participation for everyone: Success of the participation week in Euskirchen!

In the Euskirchen district, everything revolves around an important issue: the participation week for people with disabilities. This week, numerous visitors are drawn to the district hall, where a specialist day on the subject of living took place on Thursday. How Ksta.de reports, living for people with disabilities and their relatives is often associated with major challenges. Many parents are worried about their children's future and decreasing responsibility for them.

Young people in particular want an independent life and social contacts. But how do you achieve this? A market of possibilities in the foyer featured various vendors and supporters offering solutions. Among others, the Lebenshilfe district association Euskirchen, several Caritas associations as well as representatives of assistance services and care consultations were represented. The response from visitors was high, and District Administrator Markus Ramers emphasized that participation was a daily requirement.

Housing as a central theme

The specialist day not only offered information stands, but also lectures and discussions. A special lecture by KoKoBe discussed various housing options for people with disabilities. Frank Becker, an expert in this area, advised looking for housing options early on, as waiting lists are often long. Johannes Becker, who moved into a home himself, can report on his positive experiences and his newfound independence.

Having your own living space offers numerous advantages, such as being able to independently design your living space and daily routine. Loud Human Action Living in your own apartment can enable a high level of self-determination. It doesn’t necessarily have to mean loneliness; Many people also live in inclusive shared apartments or house communities that are supported in everyday life by assistants.

The public discussion about inclusion

This event takes place against the backdrop of a broad public discussion about inclusion in general. The ratification of the UN Convention on Human Rights has made a significant contribution to the topic becoming more important in childhood education. Specialists from kindergartens and training centers are required to adapt specifically to the needs of children with disabilities. The Institute for Childhood Education has developed a certificate course for inclusion support, which is intended to offer in-depth training in this area.

It remains to be seen how these discussions will continue, but one thing is certain: the participation week in the Euskirchen district is a significant step in the right direction and a sign that there is a great need for information and support. It is clear to everyone involved: the issue of housing and participation will continue to concern us for a long time and continues to require a high level of attention and commitment.