Rostock shines: Praise for outstanding accessibility in the city!

Rostock shines: Praise for outstanding accessibility in the city!

As part of an important meeting of the working group of the severely disabled people from all German federal states, Rostock presented himself as a pioneer in terms of accessibility. This event, which took place on June 25, 2025, gathered numerous participants who discussed measures to improve the participation of disabled people. The focus was on accessibility in the Hanseatic city, which can have impressive progress for many. After all, the participants were not only interested in graphics and theory, but also got an idea of the circumstances on site.

The meeting took place in the cozy Vienna House Sonne in Rostock, where some necessary conversions were made. These include stable handles and clearly visible markings on stairs as well as glass elevators that facilitate use for people with mobility restrictions. The night watchman walk, which led the participants through the eastern old town, and the uncomplicated use of public transport was particularly praised.

praise and challenges

Especially Christian Löhr, a wheelchair user from Bavaria, emphasized the accessibility in Rostock. He found the city to be extremely accessible, although the cobblestones here and there represent a challenge. The well -signposted handicapped toilets also noticed positively. On a trip to Warnemünde, the participants were able to admire the excellently expanded promenade, the barrier -free Thalassopfad and the also barrier -free excursion steamers. These measures and the estimated disabled -friendly beach transitions show how important access to leisure facilities is.

Despite all progress, there were also critical voices. The websites of the state and municipalities are often difficult for people with visual impairments. There is an urgent need for action, especially with regard to high -contrast pages, larger writing and suitable reading software. In addition, it was criticized that older public buildings and schools are not yet sufficiently barrier -free.

commitment to inclusion

An important player in the Rostock barrier -free movement is the barrier -free Rostock gGmbH. This organization has been supporting integration and inclusion of people with various needs in the region for over 30 years. It offers a wide range of assistance services that should help people promote their self -determination and acceptance in the community. The offers of this institution are based on the legal foundations of the Social Code, and your team of around 100 committed employees: inside is ready to provide individual support.

The further development of Rostock in relation to accessibility will remain exciting. The next meeting of the working group of the severely disabled people, which is planned for the coming year in Freiburg, will also give important impulses. The construction of a new district for 15,000 people is on the program, which is to be designed completely barrier -free. This gives hope that even more people can enjoy the advantages of a barrier -free environment in the future.

Another future -oriented step is to rent 24 barrier apartments by the German Red Cross in Anklam. These developments show that all over Germany grows awareness of the needs of people with disabilities and that concrete measures are taken to increase their participation in social life.