City of Hessisch Lichtenau ends lease agreement
In June, the lease agreement for the meadow areas used by the “Rolli auf Trab” therapy center was terminated, as these will be used for commercial purposes in the future. The land is now for sale. The selling price of 448.000 However, euros exceed the financial resources of the social enterprise.
“Rolli auf Trot” is a therapy center that is unique in Germany, that enables people in wheelchairs to ride horses and 18 people busy. Among other things, it is also used by patients:used inside the orthopedic clinic in Hessisch Lichtenau and serves as a place for inclusive holiday games.
It only became public in April, that the federal government in the children- and youth welfare as well as integration assistance 8,6 want to save billions of euros. The city's decision is a further cut in integration assistance for people with disabilities.