disabilities
Nearly one in ten Germans are severely disabled
New figures reveal that 9.3 percent of the German population last year were considered severely disabled.
Dozens chained to railings in Berlin disabled protest
Several dozen disabled people spent Wednesday night chained up near the Bundestag in Berlin to protest a new law they say leaves them disadvantaged in Germany society.
Sex workers learn to help disabled clients
A centre in Nuremberg is offering a course to sex industry professionals on how to cater to the sexual needs of disabled clients. Those who complete training successfully attain a certificate in “sexual accompaniment and assistance.”
Disabled man barred from loo over safety fears
A man in a wheelchair was refused the use of the toilet in Düsseldorf town hall during the weekend's Karneval opening celebration, after a guard deemed him a "safety risk," a newspaper report said.
First medal for Paralympians in shooting
Germany won its first medal in this year's Paralympic Games on Thursday after triumphing in the air rifle shooting. Manuela Schmermund had already bagged a silver medal in the Beijing Paralympics, and gold in Athens.
Neighbours complain deaf couple is too loud
A deaf couple have decided to move out of their apartment in the western German state of North Rhine-Westphalia after neighbours complained they were just too loud.
Almost half of disabled women sexually abused
A new study shows roughly half of all physically disabled women in Germany have been sexually abused during their youth. Women are also subjected to widespread physical abuse, according to the study.
Website revolutionizes wheelchair accessibility
Just over a year after its launch, a revolutionary German website is reshaping the lives of wheelchair users with online information about the accessibility of thousands of locations worldwide.
Group says little people still disadvantaged in Germany
German society must better accommodate the needs of little people, according to the national organization representing their interests.
Schools failing to integrate special needs students, study finds
Germany has been slow to develop schools including children with special needs despite signing an international accord to create a more inclusive educational system, a new study revealed Monday.
Court rules against extra welfare payment for disabled kids
Seriously disabled children of Hartz IV welfare benefits recipients have no right to additional benefits, Germany's Federal Social Court ruled Thursday.
Hidden girl's parents lied to school officials
Lübbenow authorities said Thursday that the parents of the 13-year-old girl hidden in their home for years had lied to public school officials about plans to put her in a private school.