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Accessibility Cut: Sachsen-Anhalt Cuts Funding for People with DisabilitiesThe state government of Sachsen-Anhalt plans a drastic cut in urban development funding from 2026 – by up to 50%. 
This will not only impact town centers and residential neighborhoods, but it will especially affect people with mobility impairments. Because: This funding also includes money for barrier-free renovations – such as elevators, step-free access, or age-appropriate renovations. A slap in the face for everyone who relies on independent living in old age or with disabilities. Source: Tagesschau Source: MDR No more money from the federal government: KfW program canceledBut that's not all. At the federal level, support is also coming to an end:The KfW subsidy program 455-B "Barrier Reduction" has been discontinued. Since 2025, no new applications can be submitted. The government is only offering low-interest loans – a mockery for low-income households. Source: Haufe What remains in Sachsen-Anhalt?While there are still some state programs, such as the "Elevator Program 2024" or the "Young Living" program,the future of these programs is uncertain in light of the planned cuts. Neither the state nor the Investment Bank has confirmed whether these programs will continue. Source: bfb-barrierefrei-bauen.de Source: MDR – June 2024 Criticism from Municipalities and the OppositionCriticism is coming from many directions: The opposition calls it a "social political bankruptcy." Municipal associations also warn of a stop in investments for necessary infrastructure. Accessibility is not a luxury – it is a fundamental prerequisite for participation, this is the unanimous opinion.A Fatal SignalWhile the population is aging and the demand for barrier-free housing is rising, the supply is being slowed down. The cuts show: Accessibility is politically desired – but only as long as it costs nothing.ConclusionBarrier-free housing must not depend on the goodwill of politics. Those who save here are saving in the wrong place – and risk social exclusion. Sachsen-Anhalt is at a crossroads: Will it return to a time when participation was a privilege? Or will it break into a truly inclusive future?Author: AI-Translation - Американский искусственный интеллект | |
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