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Deutscher Behindertensportverband und Nationales Paralympisches Komitee (DBS) e.V.
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The Deutscher Behindertensportverband und Nationales Paralympisches Komitee (DBS) e.V. is the central organization for promoting sports for people with disabilities in Germany. As the official National Paralympic Committee, DBS e.V. supports competitive and popular sports with a strong focus on inclusion and rehabilitation sports. The organization is committed to comprehensive athlete promotion, sport development, and youth initiatives to ensure accessibility and social responsibility.
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Sustainability Goals
Good Health & Well-Being
Sports Promotion for Health and Rehabilitation
The Deutscher Behindertensportverband und Nationales Paralympisches Komitee (DBS) e.V. promotes sports for athletes with disabilities, strengthening their physical and mental health through comprehensive programs and supporting rehabilitation efforts.
Reduced Inequalities
Enabling Equal Participation in Sports
The Deutscher Behindertensportverband und Nationales Paralympisches Komitee (DBS) e.V. advocates for equal participation in sports for people with disabilities, fostering inclusion through initiatives such as the 'Inklusionsmobil'.
Creating Accessible Sports Opportunities
The organization reduces inequalities by making sports accessible for people with disabilities, supported by 'Easy Language' content and the 'Project Participation Simplified' to overcome barriers.
Sustainable Cities & Communities
Strengthening Inclusive Communities via Sports
The Deutscher Behindertensportverband und Nationales Paralympisches Komitee (DBS) e.V. contributes to developing inclusive communities by enabling broad sports participation for people with disabilities and creating social spaces.
FAQs
Q1What is the core mission of the German Disability Sports Association and National Paralympic Committee (DBS) e.V.?+
DBS e.V. promotes and develops sports for people with disabilities in Germany. As the official National Paralympic Committee, it supports both competitive and popular sports with a strong focus on inclusion and rehabilitation sports.
Q2Which Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) does DBS e.V. primarily address?+
DBS e.V. is primarily committed to SDG 10 "Reduced Inequalities" and SDG 3 "Good Health and Well-being." Secondarily, the organization also contributes to SDG 11 "Sustainable Cities and Communities."
Q3What initiatives does DBS e.V. promote for inclusion and accessibility?+
Initiatives include the "Inklusionsmobil" (Inclusion Mobile) and "Projekt Teilhabe VEREINfacht" (Project Participation Simplified), which make sports accessible. Additionally, DBS e.V. provides content in "Leichte Sprache" (Easy Language) and "Einfache Sprache" (Simplified Language) to reduce barriers.
Q4How does DBS e.V. support its athletes?+
The association provides comprehensive support for athletes, especially those involved in or aspiring to participate in the Paralympics. This includes athlete promotion programs, qualification criteria, classification systems, and national squad management. Key areas also include anti-doping, sports medicine, and sports psychology.
Q5What role does DBS e.V. play in youth development?+
DBS e.V. is committed to the development of young athletes through DBSJugend. This includes a Paralympic Youth Camp and the "parasport.de" sports finder, which facilitates access to disability sports for young people.
