Advancing Accessibility for All: Improving Access in Various Sectors
**Accessible Events and Facilities at the Heinrich Böll Foundation in Berlin**
Berlin, June 2025 — The Heinrich Böll Foundation, a renowned organisation based in the heart of the city, is committed to making its events and facilities accessible to all. Here's a breakdown of the accessibility features and transportation options available.
For those attending selected exhibitions, guided tours are provided for the blind and visually impaired, and for those with impaired hearing, necessary accommodations are made. The main event space is equipped with an audio induction loop system for people with reduced hearing ranges, and sign language interpreters and speech-to-text reporters are provided for selected events.
The Foundation is easily accessible via public transport, including Bus 147, S-Bahn lines S1, 2, 25, 5, 7, 75, 9, U6, tram lines M1, M6, and 12. The Deutsches Theater Bus 147 stop is 150 meters from the Foundation, while Oranienburger Tor U6 station, which is equipped with an elevator, is 500 meters away. Friedrichstraße S-Bahn station, also accessible, is 750 meters from the Foundation, and Bus 147 can be taken from there to Deutsches Theater.
The entrance to the Foundation is wheelchair-friendly, and all tables come with a wheelchair clearance. Accessible toilets/bathrooms are available on the ground floor level. The event space is on the first floor (US: second floor) and is equipped with an elevator.
Support dogs and white canes may be used in all spaces that are open to the public. A parking spot for disabled persons can be provided upon request.
For detailed information about accessible transportation options and the accessibility features of the Foundation's building and events in Berlin, the best approach is to consult their official website or directly contact the Foundation.
In case of any questions about how to access events, contact konferenzzentrum@our website. For feedback related to accessibility issues, contact barrierefreiheit@our website or 030 / 285 34-0.
Since the end of 2023, a reading-aloud service for articles has been offered. The Foundation's annual report and self-presentation are available in Easy Language and Sign Language, and many films and video clips are available with subtitles.
For more information about the conciliation procedure and how to apply, visit www.schlichtungsstelle-bgg.de or contact [email protected]. If no satisfactory solution is found, contact the BGG Conciliation Body following § 16 BGG.
At the Heinrich Böll Foundation in Berlin, they offer a lifestyle-friendly environment, accommodating for various needs. For example, guided tours are available for the visually impaired, and audio induction loop systems are used for individuals with reduced hearing ranges. Additionally, their home-and-garden, which encompasses the event space and facilities, is equipped with an elevator and accessible toilets, ensuring a freiheit (freedom) of mobility for all.
