Opportunities for inclusion: Diakonie director warns of political mistakes

Opportunities for inclusion: Diakonie director warns of political mistakes

In a passionate appeal, the diakonia director Maria Katharina Moser emphasizes the importance of compromises in the new triple coalition of the federal government. It describes the current dialogue as "expression of lived democracy" and demands quick action for social security and education. She particularly welcomes the planned introduction of a legal claim to an 11th and 12th school year for young people with disabilities, but she criticizes the lack of focus on including forms of education. "The expansion of the special schools must not be continued," she warns, and demands clear measures for inclusion in kindergarten, such as ots.at reports .

Moser also expresses concerns about the plans for social assistance and basic child security. "The reduction in social assistance for family allowance increases child poverty," she explains. There is a risk that the situation for many families worsens rather than improves the situation for many families. Above all, the inadequate agreements on social programs could be counterproductive. "Compromise cannot mean adding everything in the government program that is important to the parties," she adds ("Diakonie.at" reports). In addition, Moser is committed to a quick and just solution in family reunification of recognized refugees, since this plays a crucial role in integration.

Requirements for successful implementation

Another important point are the long-term care projects that, according to Moser, should concentrate on improving the on-site care of immobile people. It emphasizes that measures against loneliness of older people and the training of nurses must be addressed urgently. The Diakonie Director calls for a dialogue with social organizations to ensure that the needs of those affected focus on the focus. She sees uniform standards in basic care for unaccompanied minor refugees as positive progress, but with the reservation that basic democratic values ​​remain preserved and are not injured under the guise of compromises.