Disability representative

Since January 1, 2005, the district has appointed a representative for the disabled by resolution of the district council.

Its remit covers the following areas:

• Perception and promotion of the interests of people with disabilities
• Advising the district on the implementation of the objectives and tasks of the Bavarian Disability Equality Act (BayBGG), in particular equality and accessibility for the disabled
• Enforcement of equal rights for women and men, in particular the interests of disabled women (Art. 3 Bay BGG)
• Planning of measures for equality/integration of people with disabilities in the administration and in companies in the district
• Preparation and implementation of measures, statements, applications and recommendations in disability-related matters
• Contact with affected persons, relatives and institutions to represent and care for people with disabilities
• Contact with the State Disability Officer
• Cooperation with the relevant specialist institutions (e.g. youth welfare committee, committee for social and cultural affairs; working group for public and independent welfare services, inclusion offices, rehabilitation providers)

Further information and assistance is available from the Working Group for People with Disabilities