Disability Advisory Council

What is the Disability Advisory Council - BBR?

The Disability Advisory Council (BBR) consists of representatives from 20 organisations that deal with the interests of disabled people and are based in Innsbruck. The chairperson is Mag^. Julia Golser.

What does the Disability Council mean by "disabled"?

Disability is not an individual characteristic, but rather "being disabled". This includes all personal, social, communicative, structural and architectural barriers in all areas of life. People are therefore not "disabled", but "become" disabled in their ability to participate independently. It is therefore not just about wheelchair users, but also about blind, deaf, chronically ill, visually impaired, hearing impaired, etc. people. Persons.

What is the objective of the Disability Advisory Board?

Based on Art. 7 B-VG, the BBR sees its task in the creation of framework conditions for the equal and independent participation of people with disabilities and people who are disabled. It is about reducing discrimination in the city in all areas of daily life: work, education, culture, construction and housing, leisure, transport, health, communication, etc.

What does the Advisory Council for People with Disabilities do?

It is an independent body that advises the municipal council, the city senate and the mayor and independently implements initiatives in the interest of people with disabilities. It participates in the strategic planning of measures in the city administration, monitors the implementation and evaluates the results. He makes concrete proposals of measures to achieve accessibility.

Who is the Disability Advisory Council for?

It is oriented toward the needs of those affected. Its office is a service facility for all affected persons and their relatives. It is a network partner in a system of partnership and cooperation between the various interest groups.

How does the Disability Advisory Council work?

The functions of the BBR and its working methods are set out in the rules of procedure. These are intended to ensure that work is as efficient as possible.
The member institutions delegate representatives to the Advisory Board, who meet several times a year. Specialised topics are dealt with in working groups.

What has the Disability Advisory Council already achieved?

The slopes at all crossings, the tactile guidance system for the blind including white stripes and many ramps are present in the cityscape. The municipal buildings are gradually being made accessible. Taxi drivers are trained in customer contact with people with disabilities. Children starting school who need an FM system for hearing are given one free of charge by the city. The costs of sign language interpreters for all official business at the municipal office are paid for. And much more besides.

Advisory members are the city councillor responsible for the department, Mag^. Elisabeth Mayr, as well as the three municipal disability officers for the areas of construction, legal issues and the BBR Innsbruck office.

Disability representatives

The City of Innsbruck also has a legal and a technical representative for the disabled.