PREFACE - Landeshauptstadt Kiel

CONCEPT
The U.N. Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, plus the Concept for
Persons with Disability in the State Capital Kiel
Since 2009, the U.N. Convention on Rights of Persons with Disabilities has been binding law in
Germany, and thus the Federal Republic of Germany has an obligation to ensure compliance with the
rights of persons with disability, to prevent any discrimination of such persons, and to facilitate the
appropriate measures in order to implement the provisions of the convention.
In Kiel, persons with disability shall find a secure place to develop and evolve in accordance with their
unique possibilities.
Dignity, participation and justice – these keywords for living together are the inspiration for the
“Concept and Local Participation Plan for Persons with Disability in the State Capital Kiel”. The
Concept was unanimously passed by the Council Board during the summer of 2011.
The Concept, including its many informative and instructional texts, can be found on the internet under
“www.kiel.de/Living in Kiel/Persons with Disability”. Furthermore, the Concept is available for
download in German and 8 different languages (English, French, Danish, Swedish, Turkish, Polish,
Russian, and Arabic).
Aside from the question how the “bureaucratic welfare state” can change into a social citizen state, it
also discusses the topic of “residential housing” - which means much more than just a roof over your
head - and it shows the importance of equal opportunities for persons with disability in the areas of
school and education. Another demand that needs implementation is “Culture must be accessible to
all!” And finally, our mandate is to not only take down the hurdles and barriers in people’s mindset but
also to create a real world of mobility and barrier-free living for all persons in Kiel, with and without
disability. Eventually, a recommendation for action in public relations was made, stating that
educational information and promotions are indispensable.
And so the implementation of the action plan for more dignity, participation and justice for persons
with disability in Kiel may commence.
Additional information:
Amt für Familie und Soziales
Leitstelle für Menschen mit Behinderung
Department of Families and Welfare
Coordinating Office for Persons with Disabilities
Ms. Andrea Fuchs 0431-901-3345
E-Mail: Andrea.Fuchs@kiel.de
Ms. Anja Schöler 0431-901-3678
E-Mail: Anja.Schoeler@kiel.de
Mr. Thomas van Kann 0431-901-3277
E-Mail: van_Kann@kiel.de
Stephan-Heinzel-Strasse 2, 24116 Kiel Germany
Office hours:
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, 8:30 – 12:30, Thu 14:00 – 17:00
or appointment by phone
All inclusive:
The Concept of the State Capital Kiel: “In the State Capital Kiel, all citizens, with and
without disability, shall have equal rights. The concept means inclusion!”
www.kiel.de