Wichtiger Hinweis
Shaping inclusion
Stand: 11.05.2026
In Erlangen, we shape inclusion together, openly and barrier-free. Here you can find out how the city is breaking down barriers, strengthening networks and enabling participation. Our Inclusion Officers and Disability Officers will be happy to advise you.
The City of Erlangen is committed to ensuring that all people - regardless of disability - can participate in social life in a self-determined manner. This is based on the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, the General Equal Treatment Act (AGG) and the Bavarian Disability Equality Act.
The tasks of the inclusion officer
Our Inclusion Officer supports the further development of an inclusive city of Erlangen. This includes
- Representing the interests of people with disabilities: Representing the concerns of people with disabilities to politicians, the administration and the public. It is particularly important that people with disabilities are actively involved and participate in decision-making processes.
- Coordination & strategy: Coordination of existing measures and the strategic further development of municipal inclusion work.
Our goal: A city without barriers
Erlangen wants to break down barriers step by step - whether structural, structural, communicative or social. An inclusive city administration and public services are key building blocks for this. The Inclusion Officer therefore advises those responsible and organizations on the topic of accessibility and opportunities for participation
Networks for people with disabilities in Erlangen - briefly explained
There are several associations in Erlangen that represent the interests of people with disabilities and strengthen their participation.
Disabled people's organizations and self-help groups work together here. The forum represents the concerns of those affected vis-à-vis politicians and the public and promotes exchange between them.
- Inclusion Round Table
The Round Table meets once a year and serves as an information and exchange platform. New developments and projects in the field of inclusion are presented there.
There are also numerous other initiatives and networks that are committed to accessibility and participation in Erlangen.
Do you have any questions or suggestions? Please feel free to contact us!
Shaping inclusion - together, open and barrier-free
Inclusion can only succeed if people with disabilities can participate in everyday life without barriers. Accessibility involves far more than just structural measures:
For example, people with hearing impairments need FM systems, deaf people need sign language interpretation and blind people need clear directions.
You can find practical tips on planning accessible events in the handout "Planning and organizing events for everyone".
Do you have any questions - for example about funding or implementation?
We will be happy to advise you!
FAQs
If you have any questions about care, the Erlangen Care Support Center can help you.
Telephone: 09131 86 - 2329
E-mail: pflegestuetzpunkt@stadt.erlangen.de
Address: Nägelsbachstraße 38, 91052 Erlangen
You can apply for a disability assessment if you are severely impaired by your health in everyday life. The responsible pension office will then check the extent of your health impairment on the basis of medical documents.
If you have a severe disability, you can apply for a severely disabled person's pass. This card entitles you to compensation for disadvantages in various areas of life.
You can apply to the Zentrum Bayern Familie und Soziales in Nuremberg for a disability assessment and a severely disabled person's pass.
Here: Contact and more information about the Zentrum Bayern Familie und Soziales (ZBFS)
Here: More information on the characteristics and compensation for disadvantages
In certain cases, people with disabilities are entitled to a personalized disabled parking space or an EU parking permit. Both applications and further information can be found on the page Parking permit for severely disabled people; Application
Public disabled parking spaces and general information on parking spaces in Erlangen can be found on the page Parking in Erlangen.
The Wheelmap website also provides an overview of disabled parking spaces. This website is a worldwide open source platform operated by Sozialhelden e.V..
If you need a Eurokey for access to highway and train station toilets and other public toilets, you can purchase one from CBF Darmstadt.
Further information and the CBF Darmstadt web store can be found on the CBF Darmstadt e.V. website.
The state promotes the adaptation of owner-occupied and rented accommodation for people with disabilities.
You can find more information here:
Owner-occupied housing for people with disabilities; applying for funding for adaptation
Rental housing for people with disabilities; applying for funding for adaptation
If you are looking for social housing in Erlangen, you can find information on this at the housing agency of the city of Erlangen.
You can also find barrier-free (social) housing at the GEWOBAU Erlangen housing search.
If you have been discriminated against due to a disability, you can contact the Inclusion Officer and the Anti-Discrimination Office of the City of Erlangen.
Anti-discrimination:
Address: Rathausplatz 1, 91052 Erlangen
E-mail: antidiskriminierung@stadt.erlangen.de
Telephone: +49 9131 86 - 1409
Opening hours: Monday and Tuesday from 09:30 to 15:00, Wednesday from 09:30 to 12:00, Thursday from 09:30 to 15:00
Inclusion:
Address: Rathausplatz 1, 91052 Erlangen
E-mail: inklusion@stadt.erlangen.de
Phone: +49 9131 86 - 1934
Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Friday 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Additional individual appointments by appointment
The Wheelmap online platform provides information on the accessibility of buildings, squares and paths in Erlangen. This is a worldwide open source platform operated by Sozialhelden e.V. .
If you have any further questions about accessibility in Erlangen, you can contact the Inclusion Unit at the Office for Equal Opportunities and Diversity.
E-mail: inklusion@stadt.erlangen.de
Phone: +49 9131 86 - 1934
Unfortunately, it happens time and again that people with disabilities are unable to participate in everyday life due to barriers. Here you have the opportunity to report barriers.
If you have found a barrier, please contact us. We will follow up on your information and, if necessary, try to find a solution with the relevant authorities. It is helpful to provide precise details of the location, a description of the barrier and your contact details.
E-mail: inklusion@stadt.erlangen.de
Telephone: +49 9131 86 - 1934
Inclusion
We are part of the Office for Equal Opportunities and Diversity. Feel free to contact us if you need advice on inclusion.
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