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Welcome to the website of the District Office!

Here you can find information in plain language

  • The website of the district administration office in plain language

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    Many people can understand plain language.
    For example:
    People who cannot read and write well.
    People who cannot speak German well.

    For example, the text contains the word: citizen.
    We always mean all genders:
    i.e. male, female and others.

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    We want lots of people to understand us.
    That's why we use plain language to explain
    for example:
    How does the website work?
    What is a rural district?
    What does the district administration office do?
    What services are available for people with disabilities?
    How do I get to the district administration office?
    What do the technical terms mean?

  • How this website works

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    One bar contains a heading for a topic.
    Images and text on the topic are hidden here.

    If you click on a heading, a window opens.
    If you click on the heading again, the window closes.

    You can also just click on a heading.
    The new window then opens.
    The previously open window closes itself.

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    This is the logo of the Land-Kreis Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen.
    The logo is on every page.
    If you click on the logo, you will always return to the home page of the Landrats-Amt.
    However, this is in difficult language.

  • What is a land circle?

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    The rural district of Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen is an area in Upper Bavaria.
    An area includes many towns and municipalities.
    21 towns and municipalities work together in our rural district.
    The towns and municipalities in our Land-Kreis are called:
    Gemeinde Bad Heilbrunn
    Stadt Bad Tölz
    Gemeinde Benediktbeuern
    Gemeinde Bichl
    Gemeinde Dietramszell
    Gemeinde Egling
    Gemeinde Eurasburg
    Gemeinde Gaißach
    Stadt Geretsried
    Gemeinde Greiling
    Gemeinde Icking
    Community of Jachenau
    Community of Kochel am See
    Community of Königsdorf
    Community of Lenggries
    Community of Münsing
    Community of Reichersbeuern
    Community of Sachsenkam
    Community of Schlehdorf
    Community of Wackersberg
    City of Wolfratshausen

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    Every town has its own municipal administration.
    Almost every municipality has its own municipal administration.
    Sometimes small municipalities have an administration together.
    This is called an administrative community.
    The abbreviation is VG.
    But there is only one district administration office for the whole district.
    The main office is in Bad Tölz.
    There is a branch office in Wolfratshausen.
    Then you don't have to travel to Bad Tölz.

  • What does the District Administrator's Office do?

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    The Landrats-Amt is in Bad Tölz.
    The Landrats-Amt is a large authority with many offices.
    The Landrats-Amt is there for all citizens.
    The Landrats-Amt is also there for the businesses in the Land-Kreis.

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    Over 500 people work in the district administration office.
    They are called employees.
    Their boss is the district administrator.

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    All employees have different tasks.
    for example:
    - You write letters.
    - You advise people.
    - You apply laws.

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    The district council also works in the district administration office.
    This is a group of politicians.
    These politicians are called district councillors.
    The district councillors all come from the rural district of Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen.
    The citizens in the rural district elect the district councillors.

    There are 60 district councillors in the district council.
    They decide on all important matters in the district.

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    The district administrator of the Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen district is Josef Niedermaier.
    He is the head of the district administrator's office.
    He is also the head of the district council.

    Josef Niedermaier has been the district administrator of the district since 2008.
    He belongs to the Free Voters party.

  • What are the tasks of the employees in the district administration office?

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    The employees in the district administration office have various tasks.

    These tasks are distributed among the departments.

    Each department has different subject areas.

    There are also different offices within the subject areas.

    We will now explain a few of them.

  • Health Office

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    There is a health department at the district administration office.
    Because health is an important topic.

    This is what the health department does, for example:
    for example:

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    A child wants to go to school.
    But first the child has to go to the health department.
    There, a doctor checks whether the child is healthy.

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    If you want to work in a restaurant, you need a health certificate.
    If you need a health certificate, the link below is the right one.
    However, the page is in difficult language.

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    You need help because you are pregnant.
    Or you have lots of questions about it.
    For example:
    - You didn't want to be pregnant.
    - You are very unsure about the child.

    IMPORTANT:
    The health department will be happy to help!
    Employees are not allowed to say anything else!
    You don't have to give your name!
    The advice is free!

    If you are pregnant, the link below is the right one.
    However, the page is in difficult language

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    The Health Office is in Department 6.
    The contact partners, telephone numbers, e-mail address and opening times can be found in the link below.
    However, the site is in difficult language.

  • Children and young people

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    Children, young people and parents sometimes need help.
    You can get this help from the Office for Youth and Family Affairs.
    The Office for Youth and Family Affairs works for families throughout the district.

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    For example:
    - If there are problems with parenting.
    - If the child has a disability and needs special help.

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    This help is often paid for by the Office for Youth and Family Affairs.
    The office also helps the municipalities to ensure that every child has a place in the children's garden.

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    The Office for Youth and Family is in Department 5.
    It is called the Youth Welfare Office or Department 52 in the district administration.

    The contact partners, telephone numbers, e-mail address and opening times can be found in the link below.
    However, the site is in difficult language.

  • Social

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    People sometimes need help with their lives.

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    Then people can go to the social welfare office for advice.
    And you can get various forms of help.
    The social welfare office often pays for this help.

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    There are various forms of help.
    for example:
    - if a person needs care.
    - money if a person is very poor.
    - advice if a person cannot help themselves and needs support.

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    The Social Welfare Office is in Department 5.
    It is called Social Welfare or Department 51 in the District Administration Office.

    The contact partners, telephone numbers, e-mail address and opening times can be found in the link below.
    However, the page is in difficult language.

  • School

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    Every child has to go to school.
    Every child is different.

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    That's why there are different schools.
    Sometimes it's hard to find the right school.

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    There is an office that can help parents.
    The office is called Schul-Amt.

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    Some schoolchildren have problems at school.
    for example:
    - when learning
    - or with other schoolchildren

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    Then they need help.
    There are a number of counseling services available at the school office.
    For example:
    - School Psychological Counseling
    - Inclusion Counseling

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    The school office is the state school office.

    You can find the contact partners, telephone numbers, e-mail address and opening times in the link below.
    However, the site is in difficult language.

  • Foreigners

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    The Landrats-Amt takes care of people from foreign countries.
    Women and men come to Germany from other countries.
    They are called foreigners.

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    Many people also seek protection from:
    - Earthquake
    - Flood
    - Storm
    - Drought

    That's called a disaster.
    That's how you say it: Ka-ta-stro-fe

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    Anyone who wants to live and work in the rural district of Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen needs a permit.
    The law states who can obtain a permit.

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    The permit can be obtained from the district administration office.

    Sometimes foreigners have to return to their home country.
    This happens if the application has been rejected.

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    The Aliens Office is in Department 4.
    It is called Ausländer-Wesen or Sachgebiet 43 in the Landrats-Amt.

    The contact partners, telephone numbers, e-mail address and opening times can be found in the link below.
    However, the site is in difficult language.

  • Asylum

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    Some people have to flee their home country.
    They then come to us from a foreign country.
    Because there is war in their country, for example.

    These people can apply for asylum.

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    Anyone applying for asylum will receive help with:

    - Housing
    - Food
    - Clothing
    - In case of illness

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    To stay here, you have to apply for asylum.
    You can get this at the district administration office.

    If you want to work and are an asylum seeker, you need a work permit.
    You can also get this at the district administration office.

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    The Asylum Office is in Department 5.
    It is called Asylum Affairs or Subject Area 54 in the District Administration Office.

    The contact persons, telephone numbers, e-mail address and opening times can be found in the link below.
    However, the page is in difficult language.

  • Environment

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    There are many meadows, forests, rivers and animals in the district.
    This is also called nature.
    It needs protection and care.

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    People also need protection from noise and dirt.
    There are laws for this.

    The district administration office looks after nature.
    It checks whether the laws are being observed.

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    There are areas where forests and meadows are protected.

    You are not allowed to build or change anything here.

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    The district administrator's office also ensures:

    - that every river remains clean,
    - that people are protected from noise and dirt from factories.

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    You are allowed to fish in some rivers and lakes.
    You have to take a test for this.
    Once you have passed the test, you need an application for a fishing license.
    You can get this at the district office.
    You can get the correct fishing license for fishing from the municipal administration.
    You are only allowed to fish where it is permitted.

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    The Environmental Office is in Department 3.
    At the District Office, it is only called Environment or Department 35.

    The contact partners, telephone numbers, e-mail address and opening times can be found in the link below.
    However, the page is in difficult language.

  • Living

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    The Landrats-Amt helps many people.
    Even people with little money who are looking for an apartment.

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    Social housing is for people with a low income.
    Income is the money you earn from working.
    You need a residence entitlement certificate for social housing.

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    You can apply for the residence entitlement certificate at the district administration office.
    Only people with a low income receive a residence entitlement certificate.

    In front of the three-story house in the background, a hand holds several 50 euro bills ready to be handed over.
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    Housing is expensive.
    If you have little money, you can also apply for housing benefit.
    This is a subsidy towards the rent.
    A subsidy is money that you get in addition.

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    The district administration office can help here and answer questions.
    These must be questions about the Wohn-Berechtigungs-Schein or Wohn-Geld.

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    The Housing Office is in Department 2.
    It is called Wohnungs-Angelegenheiten or Sachgebiet 23 in the Landrats-Amt.

    The contact partners, telephone numbers, e-mail address and opening times can be found in the link below.
    However, the site is in difficult language.

  • Building

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    You need a permit to
    - build a house,
    - rebuild a house,
    - demolish a house.

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    You can get a permit for this at the district administration office.
    The office where you get the permit is called the building office.
    The permit states exactly how you are allowed to build or convert the house.

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    Anyone who does not comply
    - must demolish the house again,
    - or pay a fine.
    The fine is called a fine.

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    The Bau-Amt is in Department 2.
    It is called Kreis-Bau-Amt or Sachgebiet 22 in the Landrats-Amt.

    The contact partners, telephone numbers, e-mail address and opening times can be found in the link below.
    However, the site is in difficult language.

  • Driver's license

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    There is a driver's license office at the district administration office.
    You can arrange everything concerning your driver's license here.
    For example
    - apply for a new driver's license
    - apply for an international driver's license
    - apply for a replacement driver's license
    - extend your driver's license.

    Because driving a car without a driver's license is prohibited.

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    You need a replacement driver's license
    - if you have lost your driver's license
    - if your driver's license has been stolen
    - if you have changed your name.

    A replacement driver's license is important.
    You are not allowed to drive without a driver's license.

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    The German driver's license is valid in the European Union.
    The European Union is also called the EU.
    If you want to drive in other countries that are not in the EU, you need a different driver's license.
    This is also called an international driver's license.
    This can be obtained from the driver's license office.

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    The picture shows a German EU card driver's license.
    © Leichte Sprache, Die Bilder, Lebenshilfe für Menschen mit geistiger Behinderung Bremen e.V. Illustrator: Stefan Albers, Atelier Fleetinsel, 2013

    The new EU driving license can be obtained, for example, from
    - if you still have an old paper driving license,
    - if you have a driving license from another country.

    You can apply for the new EU driving license.
    The new EU driving license looks like a chip card.
    All EU countries now have the new driving license.

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    A woman raises an index finger. She is standing in a red triangle.
    © Leichte Sprache, Die Bilder, Lebenshilfe für Menschen mit geistiger Behinderung Bremen e.V. Illustrator: Stefan Albers, Atelier Fleetinsel, 2013

    In the European Union, the driving license is valid for 15 years.

    Then you must have your driving license renewed.

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    A clerk is sitting at a desk with a computer and office supplies. Behind him is a shelf with files. There is an empty chair in front of the desk.
    © Leichte Sprache, Die Bilder, Lebenshilfe für Menschen mit geistiger Behinderung Bremen e.V. Illustrator: Stefan Albers, Atelier Fleetinsel, 2013

    The driver's license office is in Department 3.
    It is called the Driving Permit Office or Department 33 in the District Office.

    The contact partners, telephone numbers, e-mail address and opening times can be found in the link below.
    However, the page is in difficult language.

  • Cars and other driving witnesses

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    The picture shows a green car.
    © Leichte Sprache, Die Bilder, Lebenshilfe für Menschen mit geistiger Behinderung Bremen e.V. Illustrator: Stefan Albers, Atelier Fleetinsel, 2013

    There is a vehicle registration office at the district administration office.
    KFZ means "Kraft-Fahr-Zeug" and refers to a car, for example.

    You can clarify everything to do with a vehicle at the vehicle registration office.
    for example
    - re-register a car
    - deregister a car
    - get an environmental sticker for a car
    - reserve a license plate for a car

    You need an appointment for this!

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    A clerk is sitting at a desk with a computer and office supplies. Behind him is a shelf with files. There is an empty chair in front of the desk.
    © Leichte Sprache, Die Bilder, Lebenshilfe für Menschen mit geistiger Behinderung Bremen e.V. Illustrator: Stefan Albers, Atelier Fleetinsel, 2013

    The vehicle registration office is in Department 3.
    It is called the vehicle registration authority or department 33 in the district administration office.

    The contact partners, telephone numbers, e-mail address and opening times can be found in the link below.
    However, the page is in difficult language.

  • Offers for people with disabilities

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    Two men and two women are depicted in a self-confident pose. One man needs a rollator, one woman needs a wheelchair.
    © Leichte Sprache, Die Bilder, Lebenshilfe für Menschen mit geistiger Behinderung Bremen e.V. Illustrator: Stefan Albers, Atelier Fleetinsel, 2013

    Many people with disabilities live in the rural district of Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen.
    These people want to shape their own lives.
    And they want to participate everywhere.
    But there are still many obstacles.
    There are also many prejudices in our society.

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    Two women in wheelchairs are sitting at a table. One woman is advising the other woman and using information material.
    © Leichte Sprache, Die Bilder, Lebenshilfe für Menschen mit geistiger Behinderung Bremen e.V. Illustrator: Stefan Albers, Atelier Fleetinsel, 2013

    The link below takes you to a new page.
    Here you will find lots of information for people with disabilities.
    The information can help you.
    This will help you to live better with your disability.
    However, the page is in difficult language.

  • Help with domestic violence

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    Woman beats child
    © Leichte Sprache, Die Bilder, Lebenshilfe für Menschen mit geistiger Behinderung Bremen e.V. Illustrator: Stefan Albers, Atelier Fleetinsel, 2013

    Domestic violence happens every day and everywhere.

    Domestic violence is for example
    - the husband beats his wife
    - the wife beats her husband
    - the parents beat the child
    - you are frightened at home
    - a child torments its parents
    and many more bad things.

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    Symbolic image of heteronomy
    © Leichte Sprache, Die Bilder, Lebenshilfe für Menschen mit geistiger Behinderung Bremen e.V. Illustrator: Stefan Albers, Atelier Fleetinsel, 2013

    Domestic violence can happen to anyone.
    No matter how old you are.
    No matter whether you have a lot of money or little money.
    Domestic violence is bad.
    Domestic violence has bad consequences.
    It can make you ill.

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    Symbol image comforting
    © Leichte Sprache, Die Bilder, Lebenshilfe für Menschen mit geistiger Behinderung Bremen e.V. Illustrator: Stefan Albers, Atelier Fleetinsel, 2013

    The link below takes you to a new page.
    There is a lot of information here for victims of domestic violence.
    The information can help you.
    However, the page is in difficult language.

  • How to get to the district administrator's office

    Arrival by train and bus

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    A red train on tracks.
    © Leichte Sprache, Die Bilder, Lebenshilfe für Menschen mit geistiger Behinderung Bremen e.V. Illustrator: Stefan Albers, Atelier Fleetinsel, 2013

    You arrive by train at Bad Tölz station.

    Take the city bus number 312 in the direction of ZOB/Isarkai.
    Or take the regional bus number 357 in the direction of Tegernsee.
    Or take the regional bus number 379 in the direction of Behörden-Zentrum.

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    A wheelchair user uses a wheelchair ramp to get onto a stopping public transport bus.
    © Leichte Sprache, Die Bilder, Lebenshilfe für Menschen mit geistiger Behinderung Bremen e.V. Illustrator: Stefan Albers, Atelier Fleetinsel, 2013

    You arrive by bus at the ZOB/Isarkai.

    You take the city bus 2 with the number 312 in the direction of Bad Tölz station.
    Or you take the regional bus with the number 357 in the direction of Tegernsee.
    Or you take the regional bus with the number 379 in the direction of Behördenzentrum.

    Arrival by car

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    The picture shows a green car.
    © Leichte Sprache, Die Bilder, Lebenshilfe für Menschen mit geistiger Behinderung Bremen e.V. Illustrator: Stefan Albers, Atelier Fleetinsel, 2013

    This is our address:
    Landrats-Amt Bad Tölz - Wolfratshausen
    (main office):
    Professor-Max-Lange-Platz 1
    83646 Bad Tölz

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    There is a sign with the parking space and disabled symbol in front of a marked parking space.
    © Leichte Sprache, Die Bilder, Lebenshilfe für Menschen mit geistiger Behinderung Bremen e.V. Illustrator: Stefan Albers, Atelier Fleetinsel, 2013

    Parking information

    The Landrats-Amt has parking spaces.
    Parking is free of charge.
    There are also parking spaces for the disabled.

  • When can you reach us?

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    You can see a telephone with buttons and cord.
    © Leichte Sprache, Die Bilder, Lebenshilfe für Menschen mit geistiger Behinderung Bremen e.V. Illustrator: Stefan Albers, Atelier Fleetinsel, 2013

    The District Administrator's Office is closed to visitors.
    However, you can make an appointment.
    You will need your contact person for this.
    Call or email them.
    Then come into the District Administrator's Office.

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    The At sign and a fast-moving letter can be seen on a computer screen.
    © Leichte Sprache, Die Bilder, Lebenshilfe für Menschen mit geistiger Behinderung Bremen e.V. Illustrator: Stefan Albers, Atelier Fleetinsel, 2013

    You can make an appointment online for the vehicle registration office and driver's license office.
    Click on the link below.
    However, the page is in difficult language.

  • What do the technical words mean?

    Law

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    You can see a thick book with a large paragraph printed on the cover.
    © Leichte Sprache, Die Bilder, Lebenshilfe für Menschen mit geistiger Behinderung Bremen e.V. Illustrator: Stefan Albers, Atelier Fleetinsel, 2013

    People need fixed rules to live together.
    The rules are the same for all people in a country.
    Such rules are called laws.
    Everyone must obey the laws.
    The government makes the laws.
    In Germany, for example, there is the Basic Law.
    This contains the most important rules for Germany.

    District Administrator's Office

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    Main entrance to the district office with meadow
    District Office Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen

    The Landrats-Amt consists of many offices.
    The offices are also called departments.
    Each department has different subject areas.
    Each subject area has a different task.
    The employees work on this task.
    They apply laws.
    These laws must be obeyed.
    Then everyone can live together peacefully.
    The district administration office checks whether the rules are being obeyed.

    There are 6 departments in the district administration office.
    There are a total of 31 subject areas in the district administration office.

    District Administrator

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    District Administrator Josef Niedermaier
    © Ralf Gerad Photography

    The district administrator is a politician.
    The people in the rural district elect a district administrator.
    The district administrator is the head of the district administrator's office.
    He is also the head of the district council.
    The district administrator has his office in the district administrator's office.

    Elections

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    Symbolic image for elections
    © Leichte Sprache, Die Bilder, Lebenshilfe für Menschen mit geistiger Behinderung Bremen e.V. Illustrator: Stefan Albers, Atelier Fleetinsel, 2013

    Politicians are people who are elected by the citizens.
    This happens every 6 years in the rural district.
    This election is called a local election.
    The next local election is on March 8, 2026.
    That is a Sunday.

    Then the politicians can make important decisions for the rural district.
    Making decisions means:
    You have to make a decision.
    For example:
    You can do something.
    Or you can do something else.

    Circle Day

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    The picture shows the large meeting room. It was taken from the back row with a view of the podium. You can see blue chairs standing at tables and the podium.
    District Office Bad Tölz Wolfratshausen

    The Kreis-Tag meets in the Landrats-Amt.
    This is a group of politicians from different parties.
    These politicians are called Kreis-Räte.
    The Kreis-Räte all come from the Land-Kreis Bad Tölz-Wolratshausen.
    The Kreis-Räte were elected by the citizens in the Land-Kreis.
    They work for the people in the Land-Kreis.

    There are 60 Kreis-Räte in the Kreis-Tag.
    They decide on all important matters in the Land-Kreis.

    Repentance money

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    Six euro bills of different denominations can be seen fanned out.
    © Leichte Sprache, Die Bilder, Lebenshilfe für Menschen mit geistiger Behinderung Bremen e.V. Illustrator: Stefan Albers, Atelier Fleetinsel, 2013

    A fine is a penalty.
    You have to pay a fine if you have not obeyed a law.
    A law is a rule or regulation.
    You have to pay a fine
    - if you have driven your car too fast,
    - if you have not built a house properly,
    - if you have made a river dirty.

    Accessibility

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    A woman drives up a ramp in an electronic wheelchair.
    © Leichte Sprache, Die Bilder, Lebenshilfe für Menschen mit geistiger Behinderung Bremen e.V. Illustrator: Stefan Albers, Atelier Fleetinsel, 2013

    There should be no obstacles for people with disabilities.
    Everything should be so that all people can use it easily.
    This is called accessibility.
    This is what we call it: Bar-je-re-Frei-hait.

    Barrier-free accessibility means, for example:
    - the building has an elevator
    - there is a toilet for wheelchair users
    - a bus has a ramp
    - information is also available in plain language.

    Inclusion

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    The picture shows eleven people of different ages, ethnicities, disabilities and genders.
    © Leichte Sprache, Die Bilder, Lebenshilfe für Menschen mit geistiger Behinderung Bremen e.V. Illustrator: Stefan Albers, Atelier Fleetinsel, 2013

    Inclusion means:
    All people belong.
    Right from the start.
    Even if everyone is different.
    All people have the same rights.

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    Many people of different ethnic groups, ages and genders are surrounded by the stylized border of Germany.
    © Leichte Sprache, Die Bilder, Lebenshilfe für Menschen mit geistiger Behinderung Bremen e.V. Illustrator: Stefan Albers, Atelier Fleetinsel, 2013

    Everyone is worth the same.
    But not because everyone is the same.
    Differences are completely normal.
    Everyone is allowed to be who they are.

    Society refers to all people.
    Everyone who lives together in a country.

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    A teacher stands next to the blackboard and looks at an inclusive class working together.
    © Leichte Sprache, Die Bilder, Lebenshilfe für Menschen mit geistiger Behinderung Bremen e.V. Illustrator: Stefan Albers, Atelier Fleetinsel, 2013

    Inclusion should become a reality everywhere.
    In schools too.
    Every child with a disability should be able to go to a normal school.
    Just like any other child.
    Sometimes they need help to do this.

    At some schools, pupils with and without disabilities learn together.
    This is called an inclusive class.

    EU means European Union

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    Map of Europe
    © Leichte Sprache, Die Bilder, Lebenshilfe für Menschen mit geistiger Behinderung Bremen e.V. Illustrator: Stefan Albers, Atelier Fleetinsel, 2013

    The European Union is also called the EU.
    The EU is a group of 27 countries in Europe.
    These countries work together.
    To make people's lives better, easier and safer.
    They have agreed on this.
    And the countries help each other.
    This is called an alliance.
    Only countries that abide by the laws and values of the European Union are allowed to join the EU. Even in their own country.

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    Vacationers on the way
    © Leichte Sprache, Die Bilder, Lebenshilfe für Menschen mit geistiger Behinderung Bremen e.V. Illustrator: Stefan Albers, Atelier Fleetinsel, 2013

    In the European Union, you can simply travel to another member state.
    Or live, study or work in another EU country.

    In all member states, people speak their own language.
    This is because it is important to the European Union that people use their own language.

    In the European Union you do not usually have to exchange money.
    Because in most countries you can pay with euros.

  • Rescue service, fire department and police

    Rescue service

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    The picture shows an ambulance with flashing blue lights and a siren.
    © Leichte Sprache, Die Bilder, Lebenshilfe für Menschen mit geistiger Behinderung Bremen e.V. Illustrator: Stefan Albers, Atelier Fleetinsel, 2013

    The rescue service is called when a person is ill or seriously injured.
    Or when an accident has happened.
    Then people need help very quickly.

    The rescue service includes an emergency doctor and an ambulance.
    They bring injured or sick people safely to the hospital.

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    A red cross is emblazoned above the entrance to the hospital. Two paramedics are pushing a patient on a stretcher into the hospital. Two patients are sitting on a bench next to the entrance.
    © Leichte Sprache, Die Bilder, Lebenshilfe für Menschen mit geistiger Behinderung Bremen e.V. Illustrator: Stefan Albers, Atelier Fleetinsel, 2013

    Use the telephone number 112 to call the rescue service and the fire department.
    People who cannot speak or hear well can also send an emergency fax.
    This is then also sent to 112.

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    Symbolic image telephone service
    © Leichte Sprache, Die Bilder, Lebenshilfe für Menschen mit geistiger Behinderung Bremen e.V. Illustrator: Stefan Albers, Atelier Fleetinsel, 2013

    Whether calling or faxing,
    the rescue service needs to know these 5 things:
    1. Where is the help needed?
     2. Who is calling or faxing?
     3. What has happened?
     4. How many people are ill or injured?
    5. Wait to see if there are any more questions!

    Fire department

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    You can see a fire engine without a turntable ladder.
    © Leichte Sprache, Die Bilder, Lebenshilfe für Menschen mit geistiger Behinderung Bremen e.V. Illustrator: Stefan Albers, Atelier Fleetinsel, 2013

    The fire department helps people in danger.
    For example, in the event of a fire or an accident.
    There are fire stations and rescue stations throughout the district.
    This is where the emergency vehicles are stationed.

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    Two firemen holding a fire hose.
    © Leichte Sprache, Die Bilder, Lebenshilfe für Menschen mit geistiger Behinderung Bremen e.V. Illustrator: Stefan Albers, Atelier Fleetinsel, 2013

    These are the tasks of the fire department:
    - Emergency rescue
    If a person is seriously injured or ill, the fire department treats them and takes them to hospital.
    - Firefighting
    If a house or car is on fire, the fire department extinguishes the fire.
    - Technical assistance If a person is trapped in a car due to a traffic accident, the fire department carefully frees them. Technical assistance
    If a person is trapped in a car due to a traffic accident, the fire department carefully frees them.
    The fire department also removes hazardous substances, for example petrol or oil from the road.

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    Flames are shooting out of the roof and windows of a three-story house and smoke is rising.
    © Leichte Sprache, Die Bilder, Lebenshilfe für Menschen mit geistiger Behinderung Bremen e.V. Illustrator: Stefan Albers, Atelier Fleetinsel, 2013

    Use the telephone number 112 to call the fire department and the rescue service.
    People who cannot speak or hear well can also send an emergency fax.
    This is then also sent to 112.

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    Symbolic image telephone service
    © Leichte Sprache, Die Bilder, Lebenshilfe für Menschen mit geistiger Behinderung Bremen e.V. Illustrator: Stefan Albers, Atelier Fleetinsel, 2013

    Whether calling or faxing,
    the rescue service needs to know these 5 things:
    1. Where is the help needed?
     2. Who is calling or faxing?
     3. What has happened?
     4. How many people are ill or injured?
    5. Wait to see if there are any more questions!

    Police

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    A policewoman and a policeman can be seen.
    © Leichte Sprache, Die Bilder, Lebenshilfe für Menschen mit geistiger Behinderung Bremen e.V. Illustrator: Stefan Albers, Atelier Fleetinsel, 2013

    The police are always open.
    All police employees provide help and advice.
    Call the police on 110.

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    A police officer arrests a man. Another policeman opens the passenger door of the police car.
    © Leichte Sprache, Die Bilder, Lebenshilfe für Menschen mit geistiger Behinderung Bremen e.V. Illustrator: Stefan Albers, Atelier Fleetinsel, 2013

    The police ensure the safety of citizens.
    They protect them from danger.
    They help them, for example, if someone has stolen something.
    They take a report and try to find the perpetrator.
    They try to prevent bad things from happening and protect citizens from bad people.
    The police make sure that the rules are observed when driving.

    Disaster protection

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    Flooded houses and a car floating in the water can be seen under black clouds.
    © Leichte Sprache, Die Bilder, Lebenshilfe für Menschen mit geistiger Behinderung Bremen e.V. Illustrator: Stefan Albers, Atelier Fleetinsel, 2013

    If a bad storm or flood threatens people's lives, they must be protected.

    In the event of a disaster, the fire department, the rescue service, the police and the district administration work together.

    The district administration then says who has to do something and what has to be done.

  • Who made this page?

    Pictures

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    A person looks out from behind a book and points upwards with his thumb. On the cover of the book you can read More than 500 pictures, Easy language, Easy language is good for everyone and pictures help to understand the text.
    © Leichte Sprache, Die Bilder, Lebenshilfe für Menschen mit geistiger Behinderung Bremen e.V. Illustrator: Stefan Albers, Atelier Fleetinsel, 2013

    The drawings are from the book:
    Leichte Sprache, Die Bilder,
    Lebenshilfe für Menschen mit geistiger Behinderung Bremen e.V.
    Illustrator: Stefan Albers, Atelier Fleetinsel, 2013

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    Main entrance to Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen District Office
    District Office Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen

    The photos are from the Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen District Office.

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    A smiling head looks out from behind a book, on which a "thumbs up" and lines are depicted.
    © European easy-to-read logo: Inclusion Europe. More information at https://www.inclusion-europe.eu/easy-to-read/

    The image on the left is from
    © European easy-to-read logo: Inclusion Europe. More information at https://www.inclusion-europe.eu/easy-to-read/.

    Note on plain language

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    A man points to his forehead with his index finger and looks forward, understanding.
    © Leichte Sprache, Die Bilder, Lebenshilfe für Menschen mit geistiger Behinderung Bremen e.V. Illustrator: Stefan Albers, Atelier Fleetinsel, 2013

    On our website you will find information in plain language.
    So that everyone can understand the information.
    The information is from the Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen District Office.
    Individual sentences and notes are from:
    Leichte Sprache, Die Bilder,
    Lebenshilfe für Menschen mit geistiger Behinderung Bremen e.V.

    Who made the site?

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    Main entrance to Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen District Office
    District Office Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen

    The publisher of this website is:
    Landrats-Amt Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen
    Professor-Max-Lange-Platz 1
    83646 Bad Tölz

    legal notice

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    We have made this website in plain language.
    So many people can read and understand it.
    The website does not claim to be complete.
    It is not the basis for any legal claims against the Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen district.