Wuppertal's Wendepunkt Launches Initiative for Accessible Crisis Services
The 'Crisis Service Wendepunkt' in Wuppertal has launched a new initiative to make its services more accessible. With support from Glücksspirale, the project aims to simplify its language, breaking down barriers for those with cognitive impairments, learning difficulties, or low German skills.
Two experts from the Färberei were engaged to help introduce simple language at the service. Their names are not specified, but their expertise has been crucial in making information clearer and more inclusive.
Claudia Grawert, founder of the self-help group 'simply special', contributed to the design of the project's flyer. She believes that simple language creates barrier-free access and enables participation for all. Petra Hornig of 'Turning Point' echoes this, stating that language can either connect or divide people.
Grawert, along with Gudrun Nolte of KoKoBe, agrees that understanding language is key to participation and inclusion. The 'Turning Point' project aims to change this by offering information in simple language, ensuring psychosocial help is accessible to all, clear, understandable, and human.
The 'Crisis Service Wendepunkt', with the support of Glücksspirale, is committed to improving communication and accessibility of its counseling services. By simplifying its language, it hopes to reach new target groups and break down barriers, ensuring its help is available to everyone who needs it.
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