Nikolauspflege Stuttgart

Nikolauspflege is one of the leading competence centers in Germany, dedicated for over 160 years to the needs of blind, visually impaired, and multiply disabled people of all ages.

• Education and Vocational Training: Nikolauspflege offers comprehensive educational opportunities from primary school to vocational training institutions. This includes various types of schools and specialized educational programs[3][4].
• Workshops and Businesses: The inclusion company NIKOWerk enables people with and without disabilities to work together. New jobs are created here, and various business fields such as the painting trade are offered[2].
• Consultation Centers and Boarding Schools: Nikolauspflege has consultation centers, boarding schools, and various living arrangements to meet the individual needs of clients[3][4].
• Outpatient Services: A variety of outpatient services are offered, including support and care areas specifically tailored to the needs of blind and visually impaired people[2].

The main mission of Nikolauspflege is to meet the needs of blind and visually impaired people and to promote their social and professional participation. The work of Nikolauspflege is guided by the motto of inclusion and social cohesion. Professionalism and humanity are central values that are lived in the collaborative work with clients and employees[2][3].

Nikolauspflege places great importance on sustainability and social awareness. Financial stability is ensured through careful use of available resources and proactive process design. The organization aligns itself with the goals of the Agenda 2030 to strengthen social cohesion and ensure the well-being of all people. By promoting inclusion projects and creating new jobs, Nikolauspflege contributes to enabling people with disabilities to participate fully in social life[2][3].

Nikolauspflege collaborates with other companies to create internships and jobs for people with visual impairments. An example of this is the cooperation with the DSV Group, which offers internships in human resources and other areas, thus contributing to professional reorientation and inclusion[5].

Through its comprehensive offerings and initiatives, Nikolauspflege sets standards in supporting and promoting blind and visually impaired people and makes an important contribution to social inclusion.

• 1 - https://www.kununu.com/de/nikolauspflege-stiftung
• 2 - https://www.nikolauspflege-gmbh.de/fileadmin/content/_Downloads/NIKOAktuell/2020/NIKOAktuell_2021_03.pdf
• 3 - https://www.nikolauspflege.de/ueber-uns
• 4 - https://www.nikolauspflege.de
• 5 - https://www.dsv-gruppe.de/karriere/arbeitgeber/einblicke/karriere-blog-uebersicht/niko23.html