Matthias Klei - Taking the World on Wheels

The tour was a resounding success.

We had a lot of fun, grew closer together, worked very well as a team, and mastered the ups and downs together. We were able to give some people a different perspective on life with a disability. I would like to take this opportunity to explain my mission to anyone who did not follow the tour. I would also appreciate your support in the aftermath.

The tour had two missions:

We have been fighting for a new participation law for years. In July 2016, a law was passed that is rather negative for people with disabilities. The upcoming law had been discussed for several years beforehand, and I was confident that some positive changes would be made. At the last minute, however, the law was changed so much that participation in social life is now more likely to be prevented than granted. Everyone talks about inclusion, but politicians are doing the opposite. If you would like to find out more about this issue, please visit www.NichtMeinGesetz.de or #NichtMeinGesetz. There is also a campaign on the topic of the Participation Act at www.teilhabegesetz.org. I would ask you to help by signing the petition.

For many years, I have also made it my mission to educate society about people with disabilities and to shake people up. Through my actions, such as this trip, I am trying to break down prejudices and focus people's attention on the fact that I don't want to be wrapped in cotton wool. I just want to be able to lead a normal life, like any other person without a disability. That is why I created this website.

Press coverage of the tour

Enjoy reading the newspaper articles.

Newspaper article 08/30/2016 Walsrode Zeitung

Adventure with an important message by Sina Stahlsmeier

Newspaper article 08/25/2016 kobinet-nachrichten

Through northern Germany for a good participation law Ottmat Miles-Paul

Newspaper article 08/20/2016 Kreiszeitung-Wochenblatt

Wheelchair malfunction causes Alexandra Bisping to cancel tour

Newspaper article 08/19/2016 kobinet-nachrichten

Technical defect ends tour in Hamburg by Ottmat Miles-Paul

Newspaper article 15.08.2016 Boehme-Zeitung

I want to break down prejudices and encourage people by Andres Wulfes