Cooperative Mensch eG
The
Cooperative Mensch eG: A Provider of Social Work in Berlin
editThe Cooperative Mensch eG, formerly Spastikerhilfe Berlin eG, is a free provider of social work in Berlin, specializing in the support of people with disabilities. The cooperative was founded in 1990 and has its origins in an initiative by parents and relatives of children with complex disabilities, which began in 1958 in West Berlin[1][2].
Key Products and Services
editThe Cooperative Mensch eG offers a wide range of services, including:
- Housing: Shared living arrangements and residential facilities that enable people with disabilities to live independently.
- Day Care Centers: Programs for support and care during the day.
- Integration Day Care Centers: Facilities for children with and without disabilities to promote inclusion.
- Child and Youth Outpatient Clinics/Social Pediatric Centers (SPZ): Early support and medical care for children and adolescents.
- Medical Treatment Center for Adults (MZEB): Specialized medical care for adults with disabilities.
- Supported Communication: Programs to promote communication for people with disabilities.
- Training: Training and further education for staff and interested parties[4][5].
Mission and Values
editThe main mission of the Cooperative Mensch eG is to enable people with disabilities to achieve optimal social participation. It aims for integration and inclusion through professionally effective and qualitatively convincing support. The cooperative is guided by the principles of normalization and promotes the involvement of users and relatives in decision-making processes[3].
Sustainability Goals and Initiatives
editThe Cooperative Mensch eG places great importance on transparency and control. It has joined the Initiative Transparent Civil Society and regularly publishes reports on its activities and finances[2]. The cooperative strives to continuously improve the quality of its work and to orient itself to the needs of people with disabilities[3]. Additionally, the Cooperative Mensch eG is involved in various networks and associations to represent and promote the interests of people with disabilities[1][3].
Through its many years of experience and commitment to inclusion and participation, the Cooperative Mensch eG is an important partner in Berlin's disability assistance.