"Participation and inclusion of people with disabilities have fortunately arrived as topics in the middle of society." With these words, District Administrator Dietmar Allgaier presented the 80-page report to the district council's social committee. The members of the district council praised the guide as a "real masterpiece". The report, which was compiled by the Department of Social Affairs, Youth and Family with the involvement of a wide range of stakeholders and the "Inclusive District of Ludwigsburg Advisory Board", provides answers to key questions in important areas of life for those affected and their families as well as for politicians and the specialist public. In some areas, the district is already well positioned. Heiner Pfrommer, Head of Social Affairs, referred in particular to the "Inclusive Daycare Center" concept. Christiane Keuter, social planner at the district, explained how the course can be set for more inclusion. This includes more flexible support services as well as an open attitude towards people with disabilities.
Inclusion in childhood focuses on issues of care and education. Self-determined forms of housing and work are key issues for young adults, while the chapter on "Growing older with a disability" opens up a problem area that has received little attention to date. "Participation in social, cultural and digitalized life" is an area of life that is relevant for all population groups. Special chapters deal with the situation of "Living with a mental illness" and "Living with a mental and/or physical disability".
For the first time, the specialist information has been combined with interactive maps in the participation report. This provides a clear overview of the services available in the district of Ludwigsburg with all contact details and further information. "This provides the basis for a lively information platform and invites people to use it together," says District Administrator Allgaier.
The "Designing inclusion and participation" report with interactive maps and further links is available on the district's homepage at www.landkreis-ludwigsburg.de.
