Inclusion Now: Schurgast calls for Advisory Board for Bremen North!

Inclusion Now: Schurgast calls for Advisory Board for Bremen North!

Vegesack, Bremen, Deutschland - in Bremen-Nord there is resentment about the insufficient consideration of the concerns of people with disabilities. Frank Schurgast, co-boss of the Nordbremer Inclusion Association, recently rated the situation in the districts of Vegesack, Blumenthal and Burglesum with a clear note. He makes it clear that it is urgently necessary to set up an inclusion advisory board to better represent people's voice. Schurgast estimates that around 10,000 people in the north of Bremen are dependent on inclusion and demands more extensive participation in important topics, such as when renovating the Blumenthal center. A barrier -free access to services, such as the office's office, is also at the top of his agenda. A round table is also planned for autumn to discuss the possibilities of an inclusion advisory board, reports the Weser-Kurier .

But what is behind the commitment of Schurgast and his team? The Bremen Norder SPD inclusion officer is aware of the challenges that are associated with the equal participation of people with disabilities in society and politics. In an article by the Weser-Kurier, which was published in May 2023, he was titled as a "inclusion maker", which was both surprising and honorable for him. A central concern of the association is to actively improve social conditions in order to enable equal participation for everyone. The focus is on giving people with disabilities a voice and encouraging them to help shape society, as well as the platform Inclusion north

digital participation as a challenge

In today's digital world, digital participation is also regarded as an essential part of social participation. A trend study that was carried out on behalf of Aktion Mensch shows that many people with disabilities are encountered on the Internet. From June 2025, private sector providers are obliged to access the accessibility of their online offers. This is a step in the right direction, but the use of digital platforms remains a challenge for many. It is crucial to design the digital infrastructures in such a way that all people, regardless of their skills, have unrestricted access to information and services.

In Bremen-Nord, committed actors are committed to the fact that the voices of people with disabilities are heard. Schurgast plans to talk to various participants from politics and civil society in order to promote these important topics and find solutions. The creation of an inclusion advisory board could be a further step towards more justice and participation, because - according to Schurgast - everyone should be able to have a say in relevant decisions.