Lebenshilfe Essen e.V.

The Lebenshilfe Essen e.V. is a non-profit organization committed to supporting people with disabilities. It was founded in 1961 as a self-help association for relatives, especially parents of children with intellectual disabilities. Today, Lebenshilfe Essen offers a wide range of services to support people with disabilities in all areas of life.

Key Products and Services

Care and Support: Lebenshilfe Essen offers various forms of housing, care and leisure activities.
Therapies: Specialized therapy services in the field of autism and FASD (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder).
Education and Leisure: Daycare centers and diverse leisure activities for all age groups.
Consulting: Competent consulting services for people with disabilities and their relatives.

Main Mission and Values

The main mission of Lebenshilfe Essen is to enable people with disabilities to live a fulfilled, dignified and self-determined life in an inclusive society. The organization is politically and religiously neutral and attaches great importance to acceptance and appreciation of all people. It works in partnership with relatives, legal guardians and employees to ensure high quality and satisfaction.

Sustainability Goals and Initiatives

Lebenshilfe Essen is committed to inclusion and self-determination. It is committed to the barrier-free design of all areas of life and is based on the goals of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. The organization strives to continuously learn and develop in order to meet changing needs.

Lebenshilfe Essen is also active in projects such as the construction of an inclusive garden, which is used by leisure groups. These initiatives promote not only social integration, but also environmental awareness and the well-being of the participants.

The organization attaches great importance to transparency and responsibility in the use of available funds. It promotes the individual strengths of its employees and offers development opportunities within the organization.

Through regular review and reflection of its work, Lebenshilfe Essen can react flexibly to social changes and continuously improve.

Sources:

1 - https://www.wer-zu-wem.de/firma/lebenshilfe-essen.html
2 - https://www.lebenshilfe-essen.de/de/ueber-uns/leitbild.php
3 - https://www.betterplace.org/de/organisations/34315-lebenshilfe-essen-service-ggmbh
4 - https://edoc.ub.uni-muenchen.de/33922/1/Engelhardt_Meike.pdf
5 - https://www.lebenshilfe-essen.de/de/ueber-uns/

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