Wichtiger Hinweis
Service for people with disabilities & accessibility
Disability and inclusion is an issue that affects many people. People with disabilities have special needs and requirements in order to be able to participate in our urban society. We offer a wide range of services, advice and information on the topics of disability, participation and accessibility.
Frequently searched for
Care; advice for people in need of care and their relatives and dependents
Among other things, district offices, independent cities and districts offer free advice for people in need of care and their relatives.
Owner-occupied housing for people with disabilities; application for funding for adaptation
The state promotes the adaptation of owner-occupied housing (own house or owner-occupied condominium) for people with disabilities (Section 2 (1) of the Ninth Book of the German Social Code).
Care; advice for people in need of care and their relatives and dependents
Among other things, district offices, independent cities and districts offer free advice for people in need of care and their relatives.
Owner-occupied housing for people with disabilities; application for funding for adaptation
The state promotes the adaptation of owner-occupied housing (own house or owner-occupied condominium) for people with disabilities (Section 2 (1) of the Ninth Book of the German Social Code).
Service A-Z
Addiction counseling for existing or impending addiction problems; utilization
Associations and charitable organizations; application for a grant
Municipalities can provide financial support to associations and charitable organizations that are involved in the sporting, cultural and social life of the municipality as part of their duties.
Asylum seekers; applying for sickness benefits
Asylum seekers receive benefits under the Asylum Seekers' Benefits Act (AsylbLG) in the event of illness if they meet the requirements.
Care and support for the child in emergency situations; applying for support
Care court assistance; support for the courts
The guardianship authorities in the district offices and independent cities are involved in proceedings in which the local court has to decide on the appointment of a guardian as a legal representative.
Care; advice for people in need of care and their relatives and dependents
Among other things, district offices, independent cities and districts offer free advice for people in need of care and their relatives.
Club Subsidy; Applying for Funding for a Sports or Shooting Club
The Free State of Bavaria supports sports activities in sports and shooting clubs by providing a lump-sum grant to each club. Applications for these grants must be submitted to the relevant district administrative authority by March 1 of the funding year at the latest.
Determination of care requirements; transmission of data
Surveys are carried out to determine the need for fully inpatient, semi-inpatient and outpatient care facilities. The existing care facilities are determined and future requirements are calculated.
Educational counseling centers; application for funding
The Free State of Bavaria supports around 180 educational counseling centers nationwide (including branch offices and external consultation hours).
Health reporting; monitoring and evaluation of health conditions
Hospital care; safeguarding
The rural districts and independent cities must guarantee hospital care for their citizens.
Income-oriented funding (EOF)
Addiction counseling for existing or impending addiction problems; utilization
Associations and charitable organizations; application for a grant
Municipalities can provide financial support to associations and charitable organizations that are involved in the sporting, cultural and social life of the municipality as part of their duties.
Asylum seekers; applying for sickness benefits
Asylum seekers receive benefits under the Asylum Seekers' Benefits Act (AsylbLG) in the event of illness if they meet the requirements.
Care and support for the child in emergency situations; applying for support
Care court assistance; support for the courts
The guardianship authorities in the district offices and independent cities are involved in proceedings in which the local court has to decide on the appointment of a guardian as a legal representative.
Care; advice for people in need of care and their relatives and dependents
Among other things, district offices, independent cities and districts offer free advice for people in need of care and their relatives.
Club Subsidy; Applying for Funding for a Sports or Shooting Club
The Free State of Bavaria supports sports activities in sports and shooting clubs by providing a lump-sum grant to each club. Applications for these grants must be submitted to the relevant district administrative authority by March 1 of the funding year at the latest.
Determination of care requirements; transmission of data
Surveys are carried out to determine the need for fully inpatient, semi-inpatient and outpatient care facilities. The existing care facilities are determined and future requirements are calculated.
Educational counseling centers; application for funding
The Free State of Bavaria supports around 180 educational counseling centers nationwide (including branch offices and external consultation hours).
Health reporting; monitoring and evaluation of health conditions
Hospital care; safeguarding
The rural districts and independent cities must guarantee hospital care for their citizens.
Income-oriented funding (EOF)
News for people with disabilities
Erlangen Declaration on Diversity, Respect, and Tolerance
In its 10th anniversary year, the Office for Equal Opportunity and Diversity / International Relations focused on bringing together various stakeholders in the city’s civil society. Working together in solidarity, 2,025 dedicated members of Erlangen’s urban community—representing a wide range of sectors in civil society, business, and academia—drafted the “Erlangen Declaration on Diversity, Respect, and Tolerance.” We would like to briefly outline the process that led to this declaration.
Online map for disabled parking spaces
Around 130 public disabled parking spaces are currently registered.
Girls' Day & Boys' Day 2026
Practicing equality and equal opportunities to promote young talent at the City of Erlangen.
Shaping inclusion
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.
Erlangen Declaration on Diversity, Respect, and Tolerance
In its 10th anniversary year, the Office for Equal Opportunity and Diversity / International Relations focused on bringing together various stakeholders in the city’s civil society. Working together in solidarity, 2,025 dedicated members of Erlangen’s urban community—representing a wide range of sectors in civil society, business, and academia—drafted the “Erlangen Declaration on Diversity, Respect, and Tolerance.” We would like to briefly outline the process that led to this declaration.
Online map for disabled parking spaces
Around 130 public disabled parking spaces are currently registered.
Girls' Day & Boys' Day 2026
Practicing equality and equal opportunities to promote young talent at the City of Erlangen.
Shaping inclusion
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.
Helping to shape Erlangen
Our Calendar of Events
What can you do in Erlangen? What events are happening? Get inspired by our calendar of events. You'll find a wide variety of events there.
Dechsendorfer Weiher recreation area concept
Integrated sports development planning
Our Calendar of Events
What can you do in Erlangen? What events are happening? Get inspired by our calendar of events. You'll find a wide variety of events there.