ambulante dienste e.V. is a large, established provider of personal assistance and social services in Berlin. The company was founded on May 8, 1981, deliberately on the occasion of the end of the Second World War, to set an example for freedom and self-determination in dealing with disability[3]. Then as now, the association stands for a vision: people with high assistance needs should no longer only be thrown back on family care or life in a home, but should be able to shape their lives independently and within their own four walls[3].
The offer of ambulante dienste e.V. is based on three pillars[5]:
The mission of ambulante dienste e.V. is to enable a self-determined life for people with assistance needs and to promote real inclusion in everyday life. The association stands for values such as participation, self-determination, equal rights and respect for the individual life situation of every person[3][7]. It should be particularly emphasized that not only the basic supply is in the foreground, but also the possibility of actively shaping one's own life according to one's own ideas.
ambulante dienste e.V. is committed to social participation beyond direct support. A concrete example is the provision of a group card from the German Youth Hostel Association for association members to promote barrier-free travel and leisure activities[5].
As a member of the Landesverband Berlin des PARITĂTISCHEN and a certified nursing service, the association contributes to the professionalization and safeguarding of quality standards in social work[5]. The continuous further training of the employees as well as the close cooperation with the assistance recipients and their self-representation shows the commitment to sustainable, needs-based solutions. The association strives to continuously improve its services and adapt them to the changing needs of the users.
Today, ambulante dienste e.V. is the largest assistance service in Germany with over 100 clients and around 650 employees[3]. The association is characterized by its regional roots in Berlin with several advice centers, which guarantee fast, personal accessibility and advice[2][6]. The variety of offers and the emphasis on self-determination make the association a role model for assistance services in Germany.
ambulante dienste e.V. is more than a service provider for personal assistance: It is a pioneer for self-determination and participation of people with disabilities. Through professional, individual support, comprehensive advice and continuous quality development, the association is committed to a more inclusive society in a sustainable way.
