Lebenshilfe Ostholstein e. V.

The Lebenshilfe Ostholstein e.V. is a non-profit association based in Bad Schwartau that has been committed to the equal participation of all people in social life for more than 50 years. The association represents the guiding principle that every person is unique and valuable, with all their strengths and weaknesses[1][3][5].

The Lebenshilfe Ostholstein offers a variety of services and facilities, including:

• Children and Youth Welfare: This includes daycare centers, interdisciplinary early intervention centers and mobile remedial educational early intervention[5].
• Support for People with Disabilities: Therapy centers with physiotherapy and occupational therapy as well as specialized schools such as the Förderzentrum am Papenmoor[5].
• Family Support: Family centers, Early Help and Family Support Services[5].
• Inclusion Projects: Initiatives such as the EU-funded project "Ostholstein wir alle – gemeinsam auf dem Weg zur Inklusion" promote social participation[3][5].

The main mission of the Lebenshilfe Ostholstein is to promote the equal participation of all people in social life. The association sees itself as a community of solidarity and a service company that implements the idea of inclusion in all its facilities and offers[1][5].

The Lebenshilfe Ostholstein is involved in various sustainable initiatives aimed at strengthening social inclusion and promoting the participation of people with disabilities. These include projects for inclusive youth work and support for municipalities in integration work[3][5]. Through the continuous development of its services and participation in EU-funded projects, the association contributes to the long-term promotion of inclusion in Ostholstein.