Wandsbek Inclusion Advisory Board meets: Together for a barrier-free future!

Wandsbek Inclusion Advisory Board meets: Together for a barrier-free future!

Something is happening in the area of ​​inclusion in Wandsbek! On Tuesday, November 18, 2025, the district inclusion advisory board will meet again to discuss important inclusion issues. The meeting will take place from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Wandsbek Citizens' Hall, Am Alten Posthaus 4. A visit is possible without registration, which is particularly advantageous for those interested and affected. Anyone interested in the topic of inclusion is welcome to take part. The meeting has long since established itself as an important platform for exchange that offers a direct line to numerous decision-makers.

The Inclusion Advisory Board, which was launched in 2012, was the first of its kind at the district level in Hamburg and has since established itself as an indispensable authority in local politics. His core tasks include advising the district office on the implementation of inclusion and representing the interests of people with disabilities and their relatives. Contact is also maintained with organizations that support this group of people. Because inclusive and barrier-free local politics is more than just a requirement – ​​it is a necessity for a vibrant community.

Regular exchange and financial support

The Inclusion Advisory Board not only has the task of discussing topics, but also actively participates in shaping an inclusive society. In this sense, regular exchange with the district administration, district politics and administration as well as the specialist departments is an essential part of his work. This dialogue ensures that the concerns of people with disabilities are heard and taken into account.

Since 2014, the Wandsbek district assembly has pursued the goal of significantly improving the participation of people with disabilities in public spaces. An important aspect in this context is the district inclusion fund, which provides 50,000 euros annually for projects to improve accessibility. Funds are allocated in close cooperation with the Inclusion Advisory Board and the Social Affairs Committee. This is evidenced by the commitment of politicians such as Finn Nußbaum (SPD), Myriam Christ (Greens) and Birgit Wolff (FDP), who praise the continuous progress and call for further measures.

The implementation of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

Another central topic in the discussions is the implementation of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UN-BRK), which Germany ratified in 2009. Municipal responsibility is crucial in this context because it is the municipalities that directly ensure participation in areas such as education, housing and mobility. The research project by the University of Siegen and the German Institute for Human Rights is being followed with excitement because it aims to develop concrete recommendations for action to protect and promote the rights of people with disabilities.

To receive more information about the upcoming meeting and other concerns, interested parties can email the Social Space Management Department at inclusion@wandsbek.hamburg.de turn around. Let's work together to create an inclusive society where everyone can count and feel comfortable.

You can also find more details about the meeting of the Inclusion Advisory Board at hamburg.de and Find nag-hamburg.de.