Berufsförderungswerk KurtLindemannHaus

The Berufsförderwerk Heidelberg-Schlierbach, known as the Kurt-Lindemann-Haus, is a specialized institution for the professional and social rehabilitation of people with physical or mental disabilities. Founded in 1966, the Kurt-Lindemann-Haus was originally a model project for the training of people with spinal cord injuries and has since developed into a comprehensive rehabilitation center.

• Individual Counseling and Goal-Oriented Support: The Berufsförderwerk offers tailored counseling and support to meet the individual needs of participants.
• Training and Retraining Programs: With about 85 training places, various programs in the areas of training and retraining are available, tailored to the needs of people with different disabilities[5].
• Medical and Therapeutic Services: In close collaboration with the Center for Orthopedics, Trauma Surgery, and Paraplegiology, as well as other specialized outpatient clinics of the Heidelberg University Hospitals, high medical and nursing standards are ensured[5].

The main mission of the Berufsförderwerk Heidelberg-Schlierbach is to support people with physical or mental disabilities in their professional rehabilitation and to provide them with a new perspective in training and retraining. The focus is on individual counseling, goal-oriented support, and holistic care that promotes both professional and social integration.

• Holistic Concept: The Berufsförderwerk relies on a holistic concept that includes medical, nursing, and social aspects. This ensures comprehensive care and support for participants.
• Small Groups: By organizing in small groups, shared learning and living are facilitated, contributing to a personal and supportive atmosphere[5].
• Leisure Support: The direct connection to the city of Heidelberg and the Rhein-Neckar-Kreis offers diverse leisure opportunities that promote social integration and the well-being of participants.