The ÖHTB is the Austrian aid organization for the deafblind and severely hearing and visually impaired. The aim of the institution is to support the active participation in public life of people with disabilities.

The social project of our Navigator 2.0 course was used to support this relief organization. About 190 people are cared for in the fully assisted living of the ÖHTB. 11 of them live in a shared apartment, whose garden we were allowed to redesign as part of our project.

A tree including roots was removed, overgrown plants were decimated, the lawn was brought up to scratch, a raised bed was built and vegetables, herbs and flowers were procured and planted.

Despite the effort and the heat, the day was a great success and our team enjoyed it very much. We were warmly welcomed and it was noticeable with what enthusiasm the caregivers do their job in the WG.

The lunch break was spent together and when the residents came home there was homemade cake for everyone and a nice chat as well as our #Glaubandich moment in which we could observe the enthusiasm of the residents.

Author: Iris Haidvogl