The joint effort is designed to tackle the barriers that prevent disabled individuals from participating in sports. DOSB President Thomas Weikert stated that "We cannot accept the fact that 55 per cent of people with disabilities do not participate in sports. Alongside our network of disabled and self-help organisations.

"We are committed to motivating disabled individuals to engage in sports, improving equipment accessibility, and eliminating existing barriers. We offer advisory services and legal support through our partners to achieve these goals."

DBS President Julius Friedhelm Beucher underscored the importance of accessible sports equipment, saying that "Sports wheelchairs, sports prostheses, and other sports aids must be accessible to everyone to enable disabled individuals to participate in sports. This is a matter of justice in our society. Simplified procedures must be introduced to ensure that disabled people are not excluded from sports."

VdK President Verena Bentele stressed the integral role of sport in society, noting "It is tragic that people with disabilities are still frequently excluded from sports. Participating in sports is crucial for inclusion, health, and social interaction. As a sporting nation, Germany must ensure that people with disabilities can easily participate in sports through barrier-free infrastructure, inclusive clubs, and improved equipment provision. We are dedicated to this cause. Sport is healthy and enjoyable, and no one should be excluded due to a disability."

The right to participate in sports is recognised under the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UN-CRPD Art. 30 para. 5a ff.). However, many disabled individuals face significant challenges in obtaining the necessary sports aids. Wheelchair users require specialised sports wheelchairs, while amputees need appropriate sports prostheses. Often, health insurers do not regard the promotion of club and recreational sports as part of their basic services.

Through this new partnership with VdK, the initiative will offer legal support and advisory services to help with the financing of sports aids. Additionally, the organisations will use their socio-political influence to appeal to the federal government, particularly the Federal Ministry of Health, to improve and streamline the provision of sports equipment for disabled athletes.

The sports associations, together with VdK, aim to encourage more clubs to take advantage of the available support to boost sports participation among disabled individuals. This collaboration is set to continue beyond August 2026, with a focus on further key areas to advance accessibility and inclusion in sports.