Equality for everyone! Social justice for people with disabilities!

Equality for everyone! Social justice for people with disabilities!

Laimgrubengasse 10, 1060 Wien, Österreich - On February 17, 2025, the focus of the rights of people with disabilities is in focus, during the day of social justice. In Austria, where the UN Convention on the Rights of Disabilities was signed in 2008, serious inequalities in everyday life are still evident for people with disabilities. Georg Willeit, Managing Director of Lebenshilfe Tirol, draws attention to the pressing demands: "We urgently need, including jobs, barrier -free residential offers and more social justice in all areas of life," he said. The unequal treatment of the remuneration and the need for a structural reform of the Social Welfare Association Act are discussed as crucial steps to improve inclusion.

Especially the current challenges in human resources, such as the unequal payment in the social and disabled area, were emphasized. Willeit criticized the fact that employees are paid differently for the same work, which leads to a emigration of the urgently needed staff. The Tyrolean needs and development plan (BEP) and the Tyrolean Action Plan Disability (TAP) also aim to promote the participation of people with disabilities in Tyrol. These plans were introduced by the Tyrolean state government and are part of a comprehensive approach to ensure equal opportunities.

deep insights and concrete steps

The Tyrolean Action Plan for the implementation of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, also known as TAP for short, is an important part of the efforts for inclusion. He defines specific objectives and measures to ensure that all people - regardless of their skills - can participate equally in social life. "We have made important progress with the development of this plan," said social country councilor Gabriele Fischer. The plan was developed in an open dialogue with those affected and experts and provides for public participation processes to discuss wishes and to influence them. The next participation dates take place in the House of Encounter in Innsbruck, whereby the focus is on accessibility and education.

The steps to improve are necessary to enable people with disabilities to participate equally in society. The TAP and the efforts of Lebenshilfe Tirol show that there is a clear need for action to promote social justice and inclusion in Tyrol, as is tirol.gv.at . Through the initiated discussions and planned measures, those responsible hope for a noticeable change for the people concerned in Tyrol.