Company Description: Lebenshilfe Brandenburg e.V.

Overview

Lebenshilfe Brandenburg e.V. is a recognized state association and non-profit organization dedicated to providing comprehensive support and assistance to people with disabilities[1][4]. As part of the nationwide Lebenshilfe movement, founded in 1958[1], Lebenshilfe Brandenburg has been working since its foundation in 1990 as a self-help organization and parents' association to support people with intellectual and multiple disabilities as well as people with mental impairments in all phases of life[1].

Mission and Core Values

The focus of the work is the principle "Participation instead of exclusion"[8]. The Lebenshilfe pursues the goal of enabling people with disabilities to participate equally in social life and is committed to barrier-free design in all areas of life[1]. The association's actions are based on a humanistic image of man, which recognizes every person as a unique, equal and dignified personality and an equal partner[5].

The organization attaches great importance to respectful communication, transparent information transfer and solution-oriented thinking and action[3]. The association attaches particular importance to the equality of people with and without disabilities and to mindful interaction that promotes mutual understanding[3].

Service Offer

Lebenshilfe Brandenburg offers a differentiated and comprehensive range of services[1]:

Care and Support: The association cares for over 400 people with intellectual and/or multiple disabilities as well as people with mental impairments in its facilities[1]
Workshops and Employment: Operation of workshops for disabled people, additional income and self-help companies with a focus on employing people with disabilities[2]
Forms of Housing: Outpatient and special forms of housing for people with different support needs[2]
Further Education and Qualification: Seminars and training courses for people with and without disabilities to stimulate development processes and impart specialist skills[3]
Consulting Services: Expert and reliable advice as a partner for people with disabilities[4]
Leisure Activities and Recreation: Design and realization of leisure activities as well as inclusive educational and meeting places[2][4]
Legal Support: Specialized support associations to perform statutory representation functions[5]

Professionalism and Quality

Lebenshilfe Brandenburg is characterized by high professional competence and quality-oriented service provision[7]. The association is an approved provider under the law of employment promotion[3] and continuously aligns its offers with social and legal developments. Regular further training and education of the staff as well as constant exchange of experience ensure the quality of support[5].

Social Commitment

As a self-help organization, Lebenshilfe sees itself as part of social life and feels committed to the public[5]. The company is committed to inclusion, accessibility and self-determination and works according to an understanding that promotes open, flexible and independent work[7]. Cooperation with customers, partners and the public is transparent, direct and understandable[3].

Structure and Network

Lebenshilfe Brandenburg operates as a state association with several member organizations and specialized institutions, including regional workshops and support associations[4]. This enables a decentralized and needs-based care of people with disabilities throughout the state of Brandenburg.

Lebenshilfe Brandenburg thus embodies a comprehensive approach to support that goes beyond traditional care and empowers people with disabilities to actively participate, self-determination and social integration.

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