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    WIB - Weißenseer Integrationsbetriebe

    from Berlin

    The WIB – Weißenseer Integrationsbetriebe GmbH promotes inclusion and participation for people with disabilities and disadvantages. With a variety of services, including supported living options and work integration, the WIB network is committed to individual support and social participation.

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    WIB Verbund: Promotion of Inclusion and Participation

    The WIB Verbund, consisting of WIB - Weißenseer Integrationsbetriebe GmbH, WERGO GmbH, and WIB Integ GmbH, is a non-profit social organization aimed at promoting the social and professional integration of disabled and socially disadvantaged people.

    Key Products and Services

    The WIB Verbund offers a wide range of services tailored to the individual needs of clients. The main offerings include:

    • Supported Living Offers: Support in designing and managing living spaces.
    • Consultation and Therapy: Occupational therapy, counseling services, and psychological support.
    • Job Offers: Employment in recognized workshops for people with disabilities, including areas such as catering, canteen, office and packaging, household management, integrated work, as well as textiles and design[2][3].
    • Daily Structure: Structured daily programs to promote independence and self-sufficiency.

    Main Mission and Values

    The main mission of the WIB Verbund is to enable people with disabilities, mental health issues, or addiction problems, as well as those with traumatic refugee experiences, to participate equally and naturally in social life. The principle "Every person is the expert of their life story" guides the work of the WIB Verbund and emphasizes the individual support and appreciation of each person[1][3].

    Sustainability Goals and Initiatives

    The WIB Verbund actively advocates for diversity and inclusion. This includes:

    • Diversity Management: Participation in the German Diversity Day and commitment to a discrimination-free consulting and working environment. The Verbund promotes recognition, appreciation, and conscious handling of the entirety of affiliations and identities[4].
    • Social Services: Tailored social services for a diverse clientele to counteract multiple disadvantages and enable social participation.
    • Vocational Training and Integration: Vocational training programs that enable participants to take up lateral activities in the primary labor market or in recognized workshops[2].

    History and Development

    Founded in 1990, the WIB Verbund has developed into a comprehensive network with 16 locations in Berlin. The history of the Verbund began with the Association for the Integration of Disabled Persons, which was later transformed into the non-profit WIB GmbH. Today, the WIB Verbund celebrates its 30th anniversary and continues to strive for the improvement of the quality of life and health of those in need of assistance and disadvantaged people[2].

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