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Representation of interests

Objectives of political and committee work

Our political work and our work in committees is committed to people with disabilities and chronic illnesses.
We want to Equality, Self-determination and full participation.
We are against any form of discrimination.

Our goals

  • Securing and strengthening rights: We are committed to ensuring that a self-determined life in the community is truly possible.

  • reach politicians and the public: We bring experience from consulting and practice to committees and discussions so that things can improve.

  • Strengthen self-representation: People with disabilities should have a say in decision-making and represent the company externally. Peer counseling is our basis for this.

  • Act independently: We are not party political and not ecclesiastical bound. We work objectively and for the common good.

Our focus

We work in particular on topics that make self-determination possible:
Personal assistance, Accessibility, Participation in school and work and better Support and care.

Extract from the committees and working groups in which ZSL Erlangen participates.

1) Sustainability Council (City of Erlangen)

The Sustainability Advisory Board advises the city administration and the city council on sustainability issues.
It makes suggestions, gives recommendations and helps to raise awareness of sustainability in the city.

ZSL brings the perspective of people with disabilities to the table.
We are Sustainability included important. This means, for example:

  • Barrier-free mobility (being well on the road for everyone)

  • Participation that is accessible to all

  • Crisis and heat protection, that also takes people with disabilities into account

  • Accessibility as an important quality feature of the city's measures.

Link: (https://erlangen.de/themenseite/mitgestalten/politik-mitgestalten/nachhaltigkeitsbeirat)

2) Council for Social Justice (Erlangen)

The Advice is a group of organizations that are committed to social policy.
It advises and coordinates. The aim is More social justice in the city.
Important topics are for example Work and Living.

The ZSL is committed to Social participation for people with disabilities in.
They are particularly important to us:

  • Barrier-free and affordable living space

  • one inclusive working world

  • Management without discrimination (as few barriers as possible)

  • that people with disabilities are included in municipal social policy should always be considered.

Link: (ratschlag-erlangen.de)

3) Senior Citizens' Advisory Council (City of Erlangen)

The Seniors' Advisory Council advises the city council and the city administration on all issues relating to ageing.
It can also submit its own proposals and opinions.

ZSL pays particular attention to topics that Age, disability and care connect.
What is important to us:

  • Barrier-free living in your own district

  • easily accessible Health and support services

  • Mobility for all

  • Participation and protection concepts, that also reach people with disabilities in old age.

Link: (https://erlangen.de/themenseite/mitgestalten/politik-mitgestalten/seniorenbeirat)

4) Social and Health Committee / Works Committee EJC (City of Erlangen)

The committee deals with topics from Social and health policy (also works committee EJC).

The ZSL makes there without voting rights with. We present our positions on the Social and EJC Advisory Board in. A common position is developed there together with other organizations. This is then incorporated into the work of the committee.

In terms of content, the ZSL is committed to Real participation, Accessibility and practical solutions in social and health services.

Link: (Council information Erlangen)

5) Working group „Barrier-free togetherness“ (district of Erlangen-Höchstadt)

The ArGe is committed to the interests of people with disabilities in the district.
She wants Improve participation and Breaking down barriers.
For example, disability representatives, people with and without disabilities, self-help groups and social associations are involved.

ZSL brings knowledge from Self-representation and Consulting in.
We support better Standards for accessibility in the municipalities.
And we help to break down concrete barriers in everyday life, in administration and in public spaces.

Link: (Working group „Barrier-free togetherness“)

6) Bamberger Arbeitsgemeinschaft chronisch kranker und behinderter Menschen e. V. (ARGE Bamberg)

The ARGE represents the interests of chronically ill and disabled people in the city and district of Bamberg.
Above all, it connects self-help groups and associations.
She is also the contact person for Politics and Authorities.

ZSL participates in the regional exchange.
We agree on common positions Participation and Accessibility from.
In this way, we strengthen the representation of interests - even beyond municipal and city boundaries.

Link: (arge-bamberg.de)