Inclusion in action: CAP market Kleinwallstadt sets new standards!

Inclusion in action: CAP market Kleinwallstadt sets new standards!

In bright weather, around 40 members of the inclusion network experienced an inspiring tour through the cap market in Kleinwallstadt. Under the competent leadership of Nadja Schillikowski, the disabled representative of the Miltenberg district, several group tours took place on Friday, October 25th. The event also offered the opportunity to deal with the idea of inclusion more intensively in the nearby tithe barn.

"Inclusion is a mandatory social duty!" Deputy District Administrator Günther Oettinger emphasized and praised the cap market as a radiant example of successful participation of people with and without disabilities in the world of work. "People flock from the area to support this unique market," said Mayor Thomas Köhler enthusiastically. The CAP market was launched in 1999, with the clear goal of creating workplaces. And the concept shows success: Over 100 of these markets today exist in Germany and employ more than 1,500 employees, including around 850 with disabilities. Here you work in positions that are in line with positions without knowing this - that's how it should be!

insights into the cap market

The members of the inclusion network were able to experience this positive development up close. You learned about the market of committed employees through the consistently positive working conditions and the extensive variety of products. "This is where regionality meets inclusion," said Heike Syha, managing director of the service. Not only regional treats, such as bread from a local baker, but also delicacies of the Kleinwallstadt beekeeper and wine from Großwallstadt.

The customer -friendly design of the market is striking: wide corridors enable wheelchair users to move without any problems. Mayor Köhler in particular praised the innovative shopping cart, which can be attached directly to the wheelchair. In addition, the health insurers are set up in such a way that they make it easier for each employee to operate. Revolutionary: There is no loud music or annoying announcements in this market, only a quiet signal shows the need for support at the cash register. "It is a place where people like to work," said Syha proudly and referred to the successful start of the market in the middle of Corona pandemic. Whether in the backshop or in the vegan department - inclusion can be experienced and celebrated here!