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?
Because of my illness, we have made it our mission to make the town of Werne more wheelchair accessible and to promote better cooperation between restaurateurs, the town of Werne, the advisory board for people with disabilities, the Ministry of Finance of the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, Aktion Mensch, KfW Bank on Responsibility, LWL Landschaftsverband Westfalen-Lippe and many other authorities and organizations. Because I am confined to a wheelchair, I face the challenge of coping with my everyday life every day. When organizing my free time with restaurateurs, this includes access to restaurants or nearby towns. When planning your free time, you need to clarify in advance where you can take part as a severely disabled person. Another question arises: where can you go to the toilet as a severely disabled person? Everyone has the right to free time. It takes a lot of preparatory work to clarify this, which is why I came up with the idea of creating a homepage where the necessary information can be found.
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 |
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Marius Gellert | 38 | http://mariusgellert@hotmail.com | |
Robin Winkelmann | 39 | http:// |