Green MP: German state should provide prostitutes for the disabled
The suggestion that the state should fund 'sexual assistants' for the disabled has provoked fierce debate across the country.
At last: Germany passes major disabled rights reform
For years people with disabilities in Germany have called for legislation to provide them with better benefits and opportunities in life and work. On Thursday the German parliament passed such a reform - but is it enough?
Nearly one in ten Germans are severely disabled
New figures reveal that 9.3 percent of the German population last year were considered severely disabled.
German disabled people explain everyday challenges
Disabled people joined together on Twitter on Tuesday to explain the problems they face in everyday German life using the hashtag #behindernisse.
Mother slams IKEA for rejecting autistic son
A mother from North Rhine-Westphalia has accused furniture chain IKEA of debasement, discrimination and marginalization – after employees in their Dortmund store refused to let her autistic son into the children's play area.
Germany to expand disability rights
A representative of the German Labour Ministry went before a UN Committee on Friday to discuss the government's plan for improved rights for disabled people.
German squad leaves out one-legged long jumper
German athletics officials said on Wednesday they would not nominate the country's long jump champion Markus Rehm for the European championships because of fears his prosthetic leg gives him an unfair advantage.
Former Olympic athlete 'kills son then himself'
A former German Olympic gymnast jumped to his death from a bridge on Monday night after reportedly suffocating his disabled teenage son to death in his bed.