Small helper big in action: Lukas' climb to the new attitude to life!

Small helper big in action: Lukas' climb to the new attitude to life!

Schlesische Straße 89-113, 58636 Iserlohn, Deutschland - The construction of the outside lift for the eight -year -old Lukas, who is paralyzed on half -sides after a stroke, is progressing quickly. As Vol.at have now been supplied and successfully installed. Lukas actively helps with construction and thus already shows a remarkable personal responsibility.

The initiative aims to enable Lukas more independence and quality of life. A call for donations in December 2024, which brought in 100,000 euros, significantly advanced the project. The installation of the windows and doors is a significant progress that is on schedule. Lukas' first lift ride is eagerly awaited.

independence through technology

Similar to Lukas in his lift project, wheelchair user Thomas Migat also won new freedom in Iserlohn. A modern hub lift, which was installed by Lokalkompass.de , connects his balcony in the high parterwheel and enables it to reach this area independently. Thomas, who has lived in his apartment since 2001 and can no longer speak, has made his joy over the new lift clear. The costs were completely borne by his housing company Vonovia.

technological solutions make a decisive contribution to the fact that people with disabilities can lead a self -determined life. The right to self-determined living is anchored in the Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities (UN-BRK), which was ratified in Germany in 2009. According to bpb.de target Article 19 para. 1 of the UN-BRK, to give people the opportunity to choose their place of residence and not have to live in special forms of living.

lack of living space and challenges

Although the Federal Participation Act (BTHG) from 2016 improves the framework conditions for more self -determination, there are still considerable challenges. In Germany, 54 % of people with disabilities do not live in special forms of living, but there is a lack of barrier -free living space. The current housing market is overloaded, with a deficit of around 700,000 apartments, which also tightens the situation for people with disabilities.

The creation of barrier -free apartments near public transport connections remains a major challenge. However, initiatives in various federal states, such as Lower Saxony, are committed to developing information and advisory infrastructures in order to better meet the need for the living space mentioned. Despite the legal framework, the practical implementation is often sluggish and requires further efforts of everyone involved.