Inclusion on the rock: Climbing group inspires in Munich-Thalkirchen!

Inclusion on the rock: Climbing group inspires in Munich-Thalkirchen!

In the Munich-Thalkirchen climbing center, children with and without disabilities have the opportunity to discover their skills when climbing. The inclusive group of climbing "I want to get up!", Which was founded in 2008, is a pioneer in this area. It offers children and young people a platform to learn teamwork and cooperation. Four children are currently climbing on a bouldering wall, while another child plays on the ground and takes on the role of a cat that is supposed to catch the mice. The fun and cooperation are in the foreground, which is supported by the individual design of every training.

The association has also offered self -assertion training since its foundation, which benefit not only the children with disabilities, but also those without disabilities. "I want to go there!" has built up a waiting list for over 85 interested parties in recent years, while the groups are deliberately put together in a variety of ways. Six groups are intended for children, one for families and the remaining groups for adults. The maximum group size of six children or eight adults ensures that each individual receives sufficient care and support.

Inclusion in sport and their challenges

The initiative of the inclusive climbing group is representative of the need to advance inclusion in sport. These movements are part of a greater social change. According to the Aktion Plan of Aktion Mensch promotes joint sport between people with and without disabilities. Nevertheless, the reality in Germany is characterized by structural barriers that considerably restrict the participation of people with disabilities in sport. The Article of the Federal Center for Political Education emphasizes that only about 4% of public play and sports areas in Germany are designed, which is very limited for people with disabilities.

Of course there are positive examples of how the commitment of trainers who work in the climbing group, but they generally do not communicate via impairments, unless it is necessary for security reasons. The protection of the personal rights of the participants comes first. Empathy is also promoted as part of the training; Children can climb with blinds or hearing protection to sharpen the perception. Climbing strengthens the self -awareness and self -efficacy of the children and gives them the freedom to decide their activities and breaks themselves.

The meaning of inclusive offers

The positive development of the inclusive sport, which was initiated by the signing of the UN Disabled Rights Convention in 2009, has an effect. Nevertheless, the degree of organization of people with disabilities in sports remains behind the average of the total population. One aspect that also shows difficulties is the underrepresentation of people with disabilities in sports clubs, as Professor Thomas Abel from the German Sport University Cologne emphasizes.

The implementation of inclusive measures continues to need attention and resources. The demand for low -threshold offers is high, with the climbing group "I want to get up!" is an example of a successful approach. The association is dependent on donations and funding in order to finance the low -held participation fees and thus enable all children, regardless of their income, to access them. Fortunately, in addition to the sporting aspect, the cuddly toy "sloth Paul" is a popular companion who provides the children in climbing society, and thus further consolidates social interaction.