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The term ‘Disability Dongle’ describes technical solutions or designs – such as assistive devices – which, whilst well-intentioned, fail to address the actual needs of people with disabilities. Disability dongles are often developed by people who do not have a...

Disability Justice is an approach that does not merely focus on legal rights for people with disabilities, but takes a comprehensive view of the realities of life for people with disabilities, particularly when they also experience discrimination on the ground...

Disability mainstreaming means that the needs of people with disabilities are systematically incorporated into all areas of society from the outset – for example, in education, employment, urban planning or digital developments. The aim is to prevent barriers ...

Disablism refers to the specific discriminatory, derogatory or disadvantageous behaviours that stem from ableism. Ableism refers primarily to society’s system of norms and values and encompasses the assumption that certain abilities (e.g. hearing, seeing, walk...

In legal terms, discrimination occurs when people are treated unfairly – for example, because of their ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age or sexual orientation. Discrimination can occur both intentionally and unconsciously. It is often based on p...

A simplified form of standard language, characterised by short sentences, simple sentence structure and the avoidance of technical terms. It is used to make information more accessible to people with cognitive impairments or limited language skills.

Electronic communication aids are electronic devices that produce spoken or written language. They are used, for example, as a substitute for or in addition to natural spoken language. These communication aids also offer users the opportunity to draw attention...

The term ‘empowerment’ originates from English and essentially means ‘empowerment’ or ‘self-empowerment’. It describes a process in which disadvantaged individuals or groups are given targeted support to gain greater control over their own lives. Through appro...

Equity Design is a design approach that actively integrates social justice into the design process. It is a creative process aimed at dismantling systems of oppression and (re)designing them towards liberation and healing, by placing the power of communities h...

Simple rings with moving parts that help people with anxiety disorders, autism or ADHD to manage their nervousness.

Small, handy objects such as cubes, spinners or balls that help to improve concentration or reduce stress. They are particularly useful for people with autism, ADHD or sensory processing disorder.

A teaching method based on blended learning, in which the roles of homework and lesson delivery are reversed: learners work through the material at home, whilst the practical application takes place in class.

Sign language interpreters interpret between spoken language and sign language.

German Sign Language is a visual-manual language with its own grammar, used primarily by deaf people for communication. It is based on hand movements (signs), facial expressions and body language, and is a fully-fledged and independent language in its own righ...

Deaf people are entitled to financial support under the Act on Assistance for the Blind and Deaf (GHBG). The Regional Association of Westphalia-Lippe (LWL) pays this support if the person lives in Westphalia-Lippe. People with congenital deafness or deafness a...

Equality refers to the equal treatment, both in law and in practice, of all people, regardless of individual characteristics such as gender, origin, religion, age or disability. The aim is to eliminate existing disadvantages and to ensure that all people have ...

The degree of disability, or GdB for short, determines the extent to which an individual’s disability or disabilities affect their ability to participate in society, irrespective of their occupational activity and the cause of the health impairment. The GdB is...

An assistive technology pool is a centralised collection of technical devices and adaptive tools available for loan to people with disabilities. The aim is to facilitate access to the necessary assistive technology and reduce the costs associated with individu...