General information

Some of the pages on the subject of "Living with a disability" contain references to services that do not fall within the remit of the Ministry of Social Affairs. People should be able to find appropriate support services on the following pages. For this reason, those contact points and services are listed which, according to the information available to the Ministry of Social Affairs, can provide targeted help. These lists do not claim to be correct or complete. In order to receive appropriate support in the event of a disability, please contact the social services department in your federal state and the Ministry of Social Affairs in the first instance.

Contact details for social departments and the Ministry of Social Affairs

Definition of disability

In the relevant federal provisions such as the Federal Disability Act, the Disability Employment Act and the Federal Disability Equality Act, disability is defined as follows: A disability is the effect of a non-temporary physical, mental or psychological functional impairment or impairment of sensory functions. A period of more than six months is deemed to be not merely temporary.

Overview of all topics and support

People with disabilities and those around them are often confronted with hurdles and difficulties in everyday life. In order to find a possible solution to these problems, orientation is necessary due to the variety of responsibilities, contact points and support services. The following brochure provides a general introduction and overview of all topics:

Brochure "Overview" - Ministry of Social Affairs

English version:

Brochure "Overview" engl. - Ministry of Social Affairs

For more in-depth questions in this context, the Ministry of Social Affairs has published the free series of brochures "ONE:VIEW" was published:

Prepared by: BMSGPK, Section IV, Group A
Last update: July 1, 2025