Barrier-free through the old town of Görlitz

Anyone who lives and studies in Görlitz will notice how beautiful the old town of Görlitz actually is: old buildings with intricate decorations from earlier times. But at second glance, it is noticeable that the vast majority of buildings are only accessible via one step.

This problem affects many stores, cafés and restaurants in Görlitz's old town around the Ober- & Untermarkt. This makes it difficult for people with limited mobility who rely on a wheelchair, baby carriage or walking frame to visit these places.

The project team for the Special Needs Education/Inclusion Studies degree programme—led by Paula Dathe, Anne Kotzam, and André Neutag—has recognized this problem and wants to find a solution. The solution involves using portable ramps that any employee can easily set up and take down, making it possible for everyone to enter the store.

You can find more information about the project here.