Wheelchair accessible in the city of Werne
The information page about accessibility
About us...
My name is Marius Gellert, I am 38 years old and live in the city of Werne. I am severely disabled due to an illness. My severe disability manifests itself in a severe walking disability, which makes me dependent on a wheelchair, as well as a visual impairment, which manifests itself in a restricted field of vision (tunnel vision) with black pixelated field of vision, reduced vision and night blindness.
My positive qualities include being determined and seizing every opportunity that comes my way. I am someone who does not give up easily. I am also very reliable and keep my promises. I have strong problem-solving skills and can approach challenges analytically. I am creative and often find unconventional solutions to problems. I have strong empathy and can put myself in other people's shoes.
I also suffer from spasticity, which limits my movements. I also have cognitive impairments, which include memory problems and word-finding difficulties, sometimes speech disorders, and other health problems.
I'm Robin Winkelmann and... new here. :)
"My ID says I have a severe disability. But society tends to say I shouldn't make such a fuss." - I want to close this educational gap. As a person on the autism spectrum, accompanied by what is known as cognitive dissociation, I often face challenges that are invisible to others. Even if it is not easy at times, I would not want to give up my peculiarities. They make me who I am, and as far as I am concerned personally, they are more of a blessing than a curse. There are many neurodiverse people for whom this is different, who are not seen, whose challenges and needs are often ignored. Furthermore, the term "neurodiversity" is often misrepresented and increasingly exploited for the purpose of gaining recognition, which makes the situation more difficult for people who need help in this regard. I agree with my good friend Marius and would like to take a position to resolve misunderstandings and contribute to better coexistence. Only if we understand each other can we create a world that is accessible to everyone - and not just on paper.
What are the motives and what task has been set for oneself?
Due to my illness, we have made it our mission to make the city of Werne more wheelchair-accessible and to improve cooperation between various stakeholders. These include restaurateurs, the city of Werne, the Advisory Council for People with Disabilities, the Ministry of Finance of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia, Aktion Mensch, KfW Bank, the LWL (Regional Association of Westphalia-Lippe), and many other authorities and organizations. As a wheelchair user, I face challenges every day that make my everyday life more difficult. Especially when it comes to leisure activities, it becomes clear how many barriers still exist – be it access to restaurants or nearby locations. To plan my leisure time, I have to research in advance which places are accessible to people with severe disabilities. This often raises fundamental questions:
• Where can I even participate as a wheelchair user?
• Are there barrier-free entrances?
• Are wheelchair-accessible restrooms available?
Everyone has a right to leisure time and social participation. But it often takes a lot of effort to find out which places are truly barrier-free. This is precisely why I developed the idea for this website. Here, those affected and interested can quickly and easily find all the important information they need to make their leisure time barrier-free. We are also actively working to raise awareness of accessibility and support businesses and government agencies in making their offerings more inclusive. Our goal is a city where everyone – regardless of disability – can fully participate in social life.
VOLUNTARY WORK – A DEFINITION
Voluntary work is defined as carrying out an unpaid task that serves the common good of society. Another term for this is civic engagement. This brings into focus three central terms that are associated with voluntary work: voluntary, unpaid and oriented towards the common good.
Bild | Vorname, Nachname | Alter | E-Mail-Adresse | Social-Media |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Marius Gellert | 38 | http://mariusgellert@hotmail.com | ||
Robin Winkelmann | 39 | http:// |
