Ludwigshafen Implements Groundbreaking Integration Assistance Model
Friday, 6 September 2024, 17:40
Overview of Ludwigshafen's New Initiative
The city of Ludwigshafen has partnered with multiple organizations, including Caritas and Lebenshilfe, to implement an innovative integration assistance model for adults with disabilities. Known as LUKaS, this project aims to transition from traditional methods of support towards a more effective, needs-based approach.
Key Aspects of the LUKaS Project
- Community Focus: LUKaS emphasizes the importance of understanding individual needs and local resources.
- Self-Determination: By prioritizing the preferences of disabled individuals, the model promotes self-determination and personal responsibility.
- Future Presentation: The project will be introduced at the Social Committee meeting on September 5, 2024.
Collaborating Organizations
- Caritas Betriebsträgergesellschaft Speyer
- Diakonissen Speyer
- Evangelisches Diakoniewerk ZOAR
- Evangelische Heimstiftung Pfalz
- Lebenshilfe Ludwigshafen e. V.
- Ökumenisches Gemeinschaftswerk Pfalz
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