Wheelchair accessible in the city of Werne
Association in formation
Together for an inclusive society!
About us...
Wheelchair accessible in the city of Werne. Association currently being founded.
✅ What does the association “Rollstuhlgerecht in Stadt Werne e. V. i. G.” do?
Our association is committed to ensuring that people with disabilities in Werne can participate in social life independently and without barriers.
Our Goals and Tasks
1. A voice for people with disabilities
We represent the interests of people with disabilities towards:
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City administration
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Politics
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Press & public
➡️ We make barriers visible and actively address problems.
2. Identify barriers – find solutions
We examine public areas and report obstacles in:
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Buildings & shops
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Footpaths & entrances
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Gastronomy & events
➡️ Goal: A barrier-free city for everyone.
3. Free consultation for gastronomy, companies, and public institutions
We provide advice on barrier-free remodeling:
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Barrier-free entrances and ramps
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Pathways and space concepts
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Accessible toilets
➡️ We show possibilities, funding opportunities, and affordable solutions.
4. Financial support for accessibility
We collect:
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Donations
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Sponsorship funds
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Grants
Surplus membership fees flow exclusively into accessibility projects.
➡️ We close financial gaps where funding is insufficient.
5. Activities & donation stands
To finance accessibility, we organize activities such as:
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Information stands in the city center
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Distribution of waffles, mulled wine, and homemade cakes
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Sale of homemade cookies and decorations for donations
➡️ Every euro stays in Werne and goes into accessibility projects.
6. Implement concrete projects – remove barriers!
We implement projects directly, for example:
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Mobile ramps
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Barrier-free entrances
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“Toilet for all” in Werne
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Aids for events
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Future project: creating affordable, accessible housing for people with disabilities
➡️ We take action – we don’t just talk.
7. Be a network partner
We connect:
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People affected
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Restaurateurs & companies
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Politics & authorities
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Associations & organizations
➡️ Together we create solutions.
8. Check & certify accessibility
On request:
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We test companies for accessibility & inclusion
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We create improvement and implementation suggestions
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We issue a certificate “Barrier-friendly Business”
➡️ A visible sign of lived inclusion.
9. Participation rights for all members
Every voice counts with us.
➡️ Everyone can contribute ideas and help shape the association.
🤝 Membership – Everyone is welcome!
Anyone can become a member:
✅ People with disabilities
✅ Relatives & friends
✅ Supporters without disabilities
✅ Companies, associations & restaurants
✅ Interested people from the surrounding area of Werne
➡️ Everyone is welcome – whether affected, relative, or business.
Contact person of the association
📍 First Chairman & Contact:
Marius Gellert
👥 Our board and team
"Wheelchair accessible in the city of Werne"
💼 Our Board – Heart, Commitment, and Responsibility
The board leads the association with passion and is committed to accessibility and inclusion in Werne every day. With experience, dedication, and a strong team spirit, we are working together to create a city without barriers.
Marius Gellert
Chairman & Project Manager
"Inclusion Meeting Werne - Barrier-Free Participation"
Veronika Sobiech
Vice Chair
Social projects, inclusion, self-help experience
Sascha Kureck
Treasurer
Finance & Organization
Hermann Peter Steinmüller
Secretary & Press Officer, Public Relations & Copywriting
💬 Our Advisory Board – People with Experience and Heart
The Advisory Board supports the Executive Board with expertise, commitment, and personal experience.
Together, we are shaping an accessible and inclusive future for Werne.
Sonja Kappenstein
Advisory Board
Public Safety, Mobility Impairment
Annika Garbacziok
Advisory Board
Care, Seniors, Self-Help Experience
Nicole Brandes
Advisory Board
Consulting, Communication, Public Relations
Jaymé Rieck
Advisory Board
Nature & Environment, Politics, Youth Work, Flyers
What are the motives?
🙋♂️ A Personal Message from Marius Gellert – Founder and First Chairman
As a wheelchair user, I experience every day how many barriers still exist in everyday life.
That is exactly why, together with committed supporters, I founded the association “Rollstuhlgerecht in Stadt Werne e. V.”
Our goal: a city where every person – regardless of disability – can participate everywhere.
Because of my illness, we have made it our mission to make the city of Werne more wheelchair-accessible and to improve cooperation between various stakeholders.
These include restaurant owners, the city of Werne, the Disability Advisory Council, the Ministry of Finance of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia, Aktion Mensch, the KfW Bank, the LWL (Regional Association of Westphalia-Lippe), and many other authorities and organizations.
As a wheelchair user, I face challenges every day that make my life more difficult.
Especially when it comes to leisure activities, it becomes clear how many barriers still exist – whether it’s access to restaurants or nearby places.
To plan my free time, I first have to research which places are accessible for people with severe disabilities.
In doing so, basic questions often arise:
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Where can I participate as a wheelchair user?
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Are there accessible entrances?
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Are there wheelchair-accessible toilets available?
Every person has the right to leisure and social participation.
However, it often takes a lot of effort to find out which places are truly accessible.
That is exactly why I developed the idea for this website.
Here, affected people and anyone interested can quickly and easily find all the important information they need to plan their leisure time without barriers.
In addition, we actively work to raise awareness about accessibility and to support companies and public authorities in making their services more inclusive.
Our goal is a city where everyone – regardless of disability – can take part fully and equally in social life.
VOLUNTEER WORK – A DEFINITION
Volunteer work refers to performing an unpaid task that serves the common good of society. Another term for this is civic engagement. This highlights three key concepts associated with volunteer work: voluntary, unpaid, and community-oriented.
Bild | Vorname, Nachname | Alter | E-Mail-Adresse | Social-Media |
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Marius Gellert | 38 | http://mariusgellert@hotmail.com |
