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Brick wall with Accessible Entry sign

WE ACT...

...as a mobile collective and cooperate closely with event initiators to test sites and concepts. Together, we develop customized solutions to remove barriers at cultural venues. Our approach goes beyond structural measures - we are also involved in administrative tasks. These include establishing disability-friendly structures and improving internal and external communication. 

OUR MOTIVATION...

...... stems from the discrepancy between the legal requirements for barrier-free access to art and culture in Germany and the status quo in place. Although the law provides for equal opportunities for all, our society is still predominantly geared towards neurotypical and physically able-bodied people. As a result, people with disabilities continue to be excluded from cultural participation on a large scale.

Our goal is to promote the equal participation of people with disabilities in cultural life and to raise awareness of accessibility in society in the long term.

ABOUT US

Picture of our selfmade barrier-free shower

About the association and the people behind it
 

The Kollektiv Barrieren Sprengen (engl. breaking barriers collective) is a registered association (e.V.) for non-profit purposes, which is committed to breaking down barriers in socio-cultural contexts.

After a first gettogeher as part of the Praerie Festival 2022, the decision was made to establish a formal structure to continue the work.. The Kollektiv Barrieren Sprengen e.V. was subsequently founded in December 2022.

We are currently a team of seven founding members working on a voluntary basis to realise various projects.