Funding provided for the removal of barriers
Applications with offers for "Favourite places for everyone" still possible until 13 January
Funding for the removal of barriers is once again available for 2017. For Chemnitz, this amounts to a total of 176,600 euros. The programme provides funding for up to 100 percent of the costs if the project does not cost more than 25,000 euros. In addition to non-profit initiatives, tradespeople are also eligible. Applications will be accepted by the Social Welfare Office, Department for Assistance for the Elderly and Disabled/Local Care Authority until 13 January 2017.
Using every restaurant, going to the cinema without restrictions, visiting a museum or actively doing sport in a club is not possible for EVERYONE. Many of these facilities are not accessible or fully usable for wheelchair users, and information is not understandable for the hearing and visually impaired or people with learning difficulties.
With this knowledge, the Free State of Saxony launched the accessibility investment programme for the first time in 2014 under the motto "Favourite places for everyone" with a total funding amount of 2.5 million euros. It is intended to make access easier for people with disabilities and turn exemplary facilities into their favourite places. The programme is aimed at cultural, leisure and educational facilities, as well as healthcare facilities such as doctors' surgeries and therapy rooms. The aim of the programme is to remove barriers in areas where those responsible either do not have the money or where the investment is not worthwhile.
Forms and further information can be obtained from Mrs Clauß, Social Welfare Office, Department for Assistance for the Elderly and Disabled/Local Care Authority, on 0371 488-5026 or by e-mail at Christina.Clauss(at)stadt-chemnitz.de.