ABS ZsL Stuttgart

Founded in 1972, ABS ZsL Stuttgart is a non-profit association based in Stuttgart, Germany working on disability, employment & skills, human rights.

The ABS Zentrum selbstbestimmt Leben e.V. (ZsL Stuttgart) is a non-profit association and counselling centre run by people with disabilities for people with disabilities and chronic illnesses in Stuttgart, Germany. It provides free, independent and confidential peer counselling on participation, rehabilitation, personal assistance, employment and funding options, and offers the EUTB counselling service. The association also represents the interests of people with disabilities through political advocacy, working in committees and working groups and campaigning against cuts to social services. Its projects include the Job Speed Dating for people with disabilities, the Goldener Rollstuhl accessibility award, and training for peer counsellors. The association was founded in 1972 as Aktive Behinderte Stuttgart e.V. and the Zentrum selbstbestimmt Leben was established in 2004. It is recognised as charitable, so donations are tax-deductible. Its board works on a volunteer basis, and it rents out its rooms and sells a bus rental service to members. Office hours are Monday to Thursday 09:30 to 13:30, with additional afternoon hours on Tuesday and Thursday from 14:00 to 16:00, and the office is closed on Fridays.