13th Diversity Day at Holzmarkt: Jena celebrates inclusion
Jena celebrates the 13th Diversity Day at Holzmarkt on May 19, 2026, featuring a stage program, information booths, and a focus on social participation.
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13th Day of Diversity in Jena: Colorful Program at Holzmarkt
On May 19, 2026, Jena celebrates the 13th Day of Diversity at Holzmarkt. Under the motto “Together a Whole,” numerous organizations invite the public to an afternoon of music, information, and interactive activities promoting inclusion and tolerance.
Cost Explosion for School Assistants: Thuringian Municipalities Sound the Alarm
Jena, May 14, 2026. The costs for school assistants at Thuringian schools continue to rise unchecked. Cities and districts, including Jena, Gera, and the Weimarer Land, find themselves increasingly overwhelmed and are calling for reforms.
More Inclusion: New Communication Boards Installed on Five Jena Playgrounds
Starting immediately, newly installed communication boards on five playgrounds in the Jena city area are facilitating playing together and understanding. The inclusion project was made possible by the city’s Bürgerbudget.
Quiet Hour in Jena: Supermarket in Lobeda-Ost tests sensory-friendly shopping
The REWE-Markt in Jena Lobeda-Ost is introducing a ‘Quiet Hour’ to make shopping easier for people with autism, ADHD, or sensory sensitivities by reducing noise and light.
New Living Space in Winzerla: Lebenshilfe Celebrates Topping-Out Ceremony An der Kelter
The Saale Betreuungswerk der Lebenshilfe Jena celebrated the topping-out ceremony for the expansion of its housing project in Jena-Winzerla. By adding floors to the existing building “An der Kelter,” new inclusive living space is being created.
Fewer Stimuli, More Calm: First Supermarket in Jena Introduces “Quiet Hour”
The REWE market in Jena, Lobeda-Ost, is introducing a “Quiet Hour” to support people with autism, ADHD, and sensory sensitivities by significantly reducing noise and visual stimuli.