Duties
In terms of integration, the main goal of the Service Intégration et besoins spécifiques (Integration and Special Needs Department) is to carry out measures to promote the integration of citizens of different nationalities. In close collaboration with the Municipal Advisory Committee on Integration, associations working in the intercultural sector and the other Luxembourg City municipal departments, the Service Intégration et besoins spécifiques strives to identify needs arising from the mix of cultures living in Luxembourg City, and to develop a plan of action to best respond to these needs.
The gender equality officer takes part in their role as expert in meetings of the Municipal Advisory Committee on Integration.
As regards special needs, the department acts as a point of contact for people with disabilities, as well as for all organisations working in the disability sector. This work, carried out in close cooperation with the aforementioned organisations and other Luxembourg City municipal departments, helps to continuously improve the services available to residents with special needs. Since 2012, the participative committee has enabled the direct and effective involvement of people with disabilities in all projects. The department also organises interpreters for sessions of the municipal council, and also handles the translation of preparatory texts into German for sign-language interpreters.
The department's philosophy is to plan and carry out measures in direct consultation with the people affected by them.
Accessibility
The Schueberfouer is accessible to all!
Awareness Initiatives
Gaining a better understanding of people who are different from us opens up new doors: creating dialogue between people with special needs and the general public, and overcoming the fear of differences, are central to this initiative.
Exhibitions and guided tours
Guided tours of the city and Villa Vauban, invitations to museums and more.
German Sign Language courses
The City offers German Sign Language (DGS) courses open to anyone aged 18 and over who speaks and understands German and would like to learn DGS.
Inclusion Gala
At the tenth Inclusion Gala, held as part of the Luxembourg City's Awareness Weeks, art and culture came together in an evening celebrating inclusion and diversity. Hosted at the Cercle Cité, the event boasted a rich programme of music, dance, theatre and poetry put on by outstanding performers.
Inclusion of people with special needs
Involvement of people with disabilities through the participative committee with its working groups and brainstorming sessions.
Internet and ICT training
Training course (20–40 hours) in which participants gain the knowledge and skills they need to use information and communications technology (ICT) mindfully and responsibly
Living together, travelling together!
Media campaign to promote consideration for others, civic-mindedness and solidarity among users of public transport services.
Luxembourgish language and culture courses
The courses are divided into four levels: A1 Beginner, A2 Intermediate, B1 Advanced and B2 Conversation.
Municipal integration plan
This plan makes it possible to implement various initiatives in a more targeted and consistent fashion. It creates shared responsibility involving as many players and municipal departments as possible, and also allows a comprehensive approach to integration that covers all areas (health, education, housing, culture, etc.).
MusiqCITE
Intercultural gatherings that aim to foster dialogue between people of different nationalities and cultures.
Opportunities for personal exchange
Cross-cultural, musical and interpersonal exchanges organised by the City of Luxembourg and its partners (brainstorming sessions, awareness weeks, musiqCITE, etc.)
public toilets and PRM access
Free public toilets and information for people with reduced mobility
Rencontres sans frontières
A fun sporting event held in June to promote integration and social cohesion.
Third place
A "third place" is a space where local residents can develop their own projects and initiatives aimed at improving community life.
