“Breaking Barriers: Enhancing Accessibility at Mühlenbach Town Hall”

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Service zur Barrierefreiheit im Rathaus Mühlenbach

Mühlenbach (st) – In den vergangenen Jahren wurde im denkmalgeschützten Rathaus von Mühlenbach einiges getan, um es barrierefrei zu gestalten. So wurden barrierefreie Toiletten und ein Behindertenparkplatz errichtet, heißt es in einer Laut einer Pressemitteilung der Gemeinde. Doch nicht jeder mit Handicap könne die Dienste der Verwaltung im Rathaus in Anspruch nehmen: zu viele Stufen und kein Aufzug. Natürlich könne man jetzt Unsummen investieren, um möglicherweise einen Aufzug zu installieren, jedoch müsse das Rathaus sowieso in ein paar Jahren gründlich saniert werden.

Einfallsreichtum gefragt

So sei also Einfallsreichtum, aber auch Hartnäckigkeit gefragt gewesen, um eine schnelle und für die Gemeinde kostengünstige Lösung zu finden. Zunächst sei im Erdgeschoss eine zusätzliche Klingel neben dem Trauzimmer angebracht worden, die in den Büroräumen gut hörbar ist.  Mitarbeiter der Verwaltung würden dann Unterlagen entgegennehmen oder nach Terminvereinbarung Bürgergespräche im barrierefreien Trauzimmer führen. Dort erhalten die Bürger Auskünfte und Informationen zu verschiedenen Anliegen, sie werden beraten, erhalten Antragsformulare, können Anträge mit den notwendigen Anlagen einreichen oder Unterlagen entgegennehmen, heißt es in der Presseinformation weiter. Ein Problem habe bislang aber die Bearbeitung von Anliegen dargestellt, für welche eine besondere Technik benötigt wird, wie zum Beispiel bei der Ausstellung von Personalausweisen.

Anschaffung eines Bürgerkoffers

Aus diesem Grund sei ein Bürgerkoffer für circa 1.800 Euro Nutzungsentgelt angeschafft worden. Damit erreiche die Verwaltung insbesondere ältere mobilitätseingeschränkte Bürger, Menschen mit Behinderungen, Krankheiten oder körperlichen Beeinträchtigungen, für die der Weg in das Rathaus oftmals beschwerlich ist. Nach Terminvereinbarung würden jetzt alle Dienstleistungen mobil ebenfalls im Erdgeschoss des Rathauses angeboten werden. Auch ortsungebundene private Hausbesuche seien nun möglich, sollten aber eher im Ausnahmefall und bei entsprechender Notwendigkeit erfolgen.

Die Anschaffung sei allerdings alles andere als einfach gewesen. Nachdem die ersten Anfragen bei der Bundesdruckerei wegen Lieferengpässen abschlägig beschieden worden sei, habe sich Bürgermeisterin Helga Wössner an den Bundestagsabgeordneten Yannick Bury gewandt.

Anfrage im Bundestag

Dieser sei mit den verschiedenen Verantwortlichen in Kontakt getreten und habe für die Gemeinde Mühlenbach sogar extra eine Anfrage im Bundestag gestellt. Letztendlich habe die Gemeinde Mühlenbach dann den heiß ersehnten Bürgerkoffer erhalten. Nun sei er also da und könne genutzt werden. Bei Interesse könne jederzeit eine Termin im Bürgerbüro vereinbart werden.

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Der mobile Koffer kann für verschiedene Bürgeranliegen genutzt werden, zum Beispiel für die Ausstellung von Meldebescheinigungen, die Beantragung von Führungszeugnissen und insbesondere für die Beantragung von Ausweisdokumenten. Hierzu ist der Bürgerkoffer mit folgenden Komponenten ausgestattet: Notebook, Flachbett-Fingerabdruck-Scanner, Ink-Jet-Drucker, Unterschriftenpad und Transport Trolley.

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By implementing various accessibility measures, Mühlenbach’s historic town hall has made great strides in becoming barrier-free. While the construction of accessible toilets and a handicapped parking spot has improved the situation, some individuals with disabilities still encounter difficulties accessing the administrative services due to numerous stairs and the absence of an elevator.

Creative solutions were sought to address this issue without making expensive investments that may become redundant when the town hall undergoes extensive renovations in the coming years. As a result, a doorbell was installed on the ground floor next to the wedding room. Office staff can hear the bell in their workspaces and provide assistance. Appointments can be scheduled for citizens to have discussions in the accessible wedding room, where they can receive information, advice, and submit various forms and documents.

However, certain requests that require specialized equipment, such as the issuance of identification documents, posed challenges. To overcome this hurdle, the town acquired a “Bürgerkoffer” (citizen suitcase) for an approximate fee of 1,800 euros. The Bürgerkoffer enables the administration to provide services on the ground floor for older individuals with mobility restrictions, people with disabilities, illnesses, or physical impairments who find it burdensome to visit the town hall.

With the Bürgerkoffer, all services can now be offered at the ground floor of the town hall by appointment. Additionally, in exceptional cases and when necessary, the administration can even conduct home visits. The process of acquiring the Bürgerkoffer was not without difficulties. After initial unsuccessful inquiries due to supply bottlenecks at the Federal Printing Office, Mayor Helga Wössner reached out to Yannick Bury, a member of the Bundestag, who subsequently contacted relevant authorities and submitted a special request on behalf of Mühlenbach in the federal parliament. As a result, the much-anticipated Bürgerkoffer was eventually received by the municipality and is now ready for use. Interested individuals can schedule an appointment at the citizen’s office.

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The mobile Bürgerkoffer can be used for various citizen inquiries, including issuing residence certificates, applying for certificates of good conduct, and particularly for obtaining identification documents. The Bürgerkoffer is equipped with a notebook, flatbed fingerprint scanner, inkjet printer, signature pad, and a transport trolley.

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