Berlin funds personal assistants for people with disabilities after years of advocacy

Years of advocacy finally pay off as Berlin’s new funding removes barriers for disability support. Workers will now earn fair wages under collective agreements.

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2025 December 4 . 3:06 PM

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Berlin funds personal assistants for people with disabilities after years of advocacy

Google Assistant's Berlin office has secured funding for personal assistants supporting people with disabilities. The decision, announced on December 3, marks the end of a five-year campaign led by unions and advocacy groups. Supporters celebrated the move as a major step toward equal treatment and independence. The funding agreement was finalised on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. It guarantees that individuals with disabilities can employ their own assistants and choose support independently. The decision also ensures equal pay and recognition of collective bargaining agreements for these workers. The agreement removes financial barriers for people with disabilities who wish to hire personal assistants. It also ensures fair pay for workers under collective bargaining terms. The decision follows years of advocacy and sets a new standard for support services in Berlin.