Lebenshilfe Duisburg

Lebenshilfe Duisburg is a nonprofit organisation providing support and services for children, young people and adults, with and without disabilities, in Duisburg. Its work is guided by the belief that difference is normal and by a commitment to helping each person live as independently and self-directedly as possible. Services are tailored to individual needs, with early support recognised as an important part of development. The organisation also advocates for the rights and interests of people with disabilities, while offering families and other relatives advice and help accessing support.

Its programmes include seven childcare centres, interdisciplinary early intervention and autism therapy, and a range of child and youth services. These include parent-and-child accommodation, family support, educational day groups and supported living arrangements. For adults, services include ambulatory supported living, leisure activities, personal assistance and family support. Lebenshilfe Duisburg also promotes inclusion in childcare and schools, provides opportunities for participation and connection, and offers information and guidance through its specialist services.