Barrier-free Erlangen

Accessibility is often more than just a ramp. For example, people who are hard of hearing often need a mobile FM system, deaf people need a translation into German sign language and blind people need detailed directions.

Where is what barrier-free in Erlangen?

If you would like to know which places and buildings in Erlangen are barrier-free, you can find a detailed list on the Hürdenlos website. The online platform wheelmap also offers information on the accessibility of Erlangen's buildings, squares and paths. This is a worldwide open-source platform operated by Sozialhelden e.V.. Further information, e.g. a list of disabled toilets, barrier-free event venues, disabled parking spaces and traffic lights for the blind in Erlangen can be obtained from the Inclusion Unit in the Office for Equal Opportunities and Diversity.

Creating accessibility: technical aids and inclusive measures

To ensure accessibility and enable inclusion, technical aids and inclusive measures are helpful.

• Information and ways to implement accessibility and inclusion in various event formats can be found in the handout "Planning and organizing events for everyone" on the right-hand side of this page.
• Tips and contact addresses for sign language interpreting can be found under"How do I book sign language interpreting?".
• If you want to provide flyers or digital public relations for your event, please also note the topic of easy and simple language. Further information can be found on the homepage of the Federal Office for Accessibility.
• Induction systems or mobile FM systems can be very helpful for people with hearing impairments. You can find out in which venues permanently installed induction systems are available on the "Hürdenlos" homepage under the following link. The specialist department for inclusion in the Office for Equal Opportunities and Diversity also lends out mobile FM equipment.

Have you found a barrier?

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.