People with disabilities are often dependent on support in various everyday situations. In some cases they need more support, in others less. The following services and information should help you to cope well with everyday life.
A self-help group can be a valuable form of support. The exchange of ideas there can be helpful in coping with everyday problems and making new contacts. Relatives can also join a self-help group.
On the Website of the Infoservice, you can find many services by entering the search term "self-help group":
Early intervention refers to medical, psychological and educational services specifically for children in the first years of life and their families. Early intervention includes, for example, family support and comprehensive support for children with disabilities. Early intervention is provided by different organizations in the individual federal states. The responsible body is the respective social department of the federal state:
Further information is available on the following page:
Social care workers for people with disabilities are specially trained to work with people with disabilities. They support them in everyday life or with therapies, for example, and are in close contact with medical and therapeutic staff.
A list of many relevant services can be found on the Website of the Infoservice:
Under the following Link you can find therapy places in your federal state:
The services associated with the restoration of health are varied. Suitable therapies as part of rehabilitation are intended to prevent physical and psychological damage or a deterioration in health.
To take advantage of rehabilitation, it is best to contact the Ministry of Social Affairs or to the relevant Regional office of your federal state. With your Health insurance you can submit your application for medical rehabilitation. You can find the relevant contact details under the following Link:
Prepared by: BMASGPK, Section IV, Group A
Last update: July 1, 2025