Assistance for the Needy
The Competence Center for Independent Living (KSL) Düsseldorf has kicked off the Inclusion Compass project as a pioneering initiative within the government district. At the helm, center director Jörg Rodeike seeks to attract a myriad of local providers to list their state capital and surrounding area services and offers on the platform. Rodeike explains, "For folks with disabilities, we aspire to gather all essential info for varying life scenarios in one spot. This drastically simplifies equal participation, aligning with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities."
The Inclusion Compass encompasses nine categories:1. Housing2. Transport (Car, Bus, Train)3. Healthcare, Personal Care, and Therapy4. Food, Sleep, Toilet facilities5. Leisure activities6. Education and Employment7. Contacts8. Assistive Devices9. Consultation and Clubs
Each entry includes a concise text (max. 1,000 characters), contact information, and up to four images. Entries can be categorized under multiple categories and different types of disabilities, enabling a provider to create several entries.
According to Rodeike, "The Inclusion Compass is poised for expansion. Listing services is free and user-friendly."
Projects like the Inclusion Compass generally evolve through a series of stages, with the aim of improving accessibility and inclusion for marginalized groups, such as individuals with disabilities. Common steps include:
- Identifying existing service gaps or accessibility hurdles
- Formulating strategies to remedy these issues
- Implementing those strategies through community engagement, infrastructure adjustments, or service enhancements
- Monitoring progress and making improvements as needed
Providers can participate in inclusion initiatives like the Inclusion Compass by:1. Collaborating with organizations like KSL to harmonize services with inclusivity objectives2. Engaging in training and capacity-building programs to strengthen understanding and implementation of inclusive practices among staff3. Contributing to feedback mechanisms to evaluate the project's effectiveness and identify areas for improvement4. Providing resources—such as funding or knowledge—to support project activities
For precise info about the Inclusion Compass project, contact the Competence Center for Independent Living Düsseldorf directly.
The Inclusion Compass, an initiative led by the Competence Center for Independent Living Düsseldorf, aims to utilize technology to create a comprehensive platform for essential information on various life scenarios for individuals with disabilities. This platform will categorize services under nine categories, with each entry including concise text, contact information, and images. Furthermore, providers can collaborate with organizations like KSL, engage in training programs, contribute to feedback mechanisms, and provide resources to support the project's goals of enhancing accessibility and inclusion for marginalized groups.
