Biesenthal takes course on inclusion: new ways for people with a handicap!

In Biesenthal, urban design, including people with impairments, is supported by digital solutions and active participation.
In Biesenthal, urban design, including people with impairments, is supported by digital solutions and active participation. (Symbolbild/NAG)

Biesenthal takes course on inclusion: new ways for people with a handicap!

In the small town of Biesenthal, an ambitious project is initiated, which should make city life more inclusive for people with impairments. According to barnim-aktuell.de, those responsible have recognized that it is high time to respond to the needs and wishes of this population group. A central concern is to actively tackle existing problems with accessibility.

In order to promote this exchange, the WhatsApp group "Biesenthal exclusively inclusive" was launched. This group should not only offer those affected, but also relatives a platform to exchange information about current events, ask questions and to bring in their own ideas and wishes. Interested parties can read in the group via a QR code. Mayor and city council invite everyone to actively participate in the positive change.

smart cities and inclusion

But how can this inclusive approach be traced? [Smart-city-dialog.de] (https://www.smart-city-dialog.de/wissen/blog/MELS-ALS-BARRERFRIEIRIFITY-WARUM SMARTE-STAET-Inclusive-Sein-Muessen) emphasizes that the philosopher Henri Lefbvre in 1968 proclaimed the "right to city". This right ensures that all people can use and experience the city according to their own needs, which is particularly important for people with disabilities.

modern technologies can help to make the cities barrier -free. Independently regulating traffic lights, autonomous buses and digitally controlled information on the direction could herald a new era of participation. Nevertheless, it remains to be emphasized that all of these developments must be low -threshold and accessible to all people.

Current challenges and future perspectives

However, it can be seen that, despite all progress, many people still experience barriers in public space and in the use of digital services. It is important to actively counter these grievances. Social activist Raul Krauthausen criticizes that it is not acceptable to exclude people with disabilities from access to certain locations. This is an urgent call to design cities in such a way that they are inviting and usable for everyone.

The initiative in Biesenthal is a first step in the right direction. It remains to be seen which other offers will follow in the city in the future. The invitation to active participation underlines the community approach, which is essential for an inclusive future. The city of Biesenthal takes a significant step towards a society that appreciates and incorporates all people.

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