"It was a particular challenge to work out this topic and present it to the pupils of the Catholic primary school in Gemünd in an understandable way. It should The most meaningful way to achieve this is through empathy and integration into one's own everyday life, and so during the lessons in the respective classes we talked about questions that should encourage both teachers and pupils to reflect: "How did you feel when you were no longer able to do all the things that were so easy a short time before because of a broken arm or leg?" - "When school is about to finish and you're going home on the bus, will you be able to get on the bus easily? And imagine you were in a wheelchair. How easy would it be for you then? Are there any obstacles? And if so, which ones?"
There was a lively exchange about these and many other questions, and the children talked openly and unselfconsciously about their own lives and those of their family and friends, and found many examples of difficult life situations. They were very open-minded and listened attentively to the presentation, which, for example, depicted everyday situations in which it is problematic or even impossible for people with disabilities to cope on their own.
It was about topics such as helpfulness, mutual understanding and gratitude. Inspired by the slides about improvements that have already been implemented, a particularly lively discussion arose about the fact that the "box for the visually impaired", from which the vital signals sound, does not even exist here in their village at the pedestrian traffic lights they are familiar with. We discovered that they had already completed a few hours of road safety education themselves, because correct behaviour in road traffic is essential.
The classroom fell silent as it became clear what limited opportunities people with visual impairments, for example, have and that equality for all people is still a long way off. So how incredibly important and necessary is a campaign like this that shakes people up and draws attention to the fact that it is in the interests of many to create a barrier-free environment that enables all people to lead a free, self-determined and independent life. I am therefore very grateful that I was able to be part of this great campaign." 
– Gaby Hammer
– Gaby HammerMany thanks to Aktion Menschwho have been supporting and promoting this important initiative for decades.
It is so important to sensitise people to the fact that every step we take can be a huge hurdle for others, and every glance we take is simply impossible for some.
Let's work together to make this world a better place by always being friendly and helpful to our fellow human beings. Only together can we create a world in which barriers are broken down and everyone has the chance to live without obstacles.
A big thank you also goes to our dear Gaby, who gave the children at the Catholic primary school in Schleiden-Gemünd an understanding of this topic in such a great way. 
Klaudia Skodnik and the Fortuna helps team
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