Colorful Lego ramps for more accessibility in Pfaffenhofen!

Colorful Lego ramps for more accessibility in Pfaffenhofen!

In Pfaffenhofen there is a colorful call for participation in a special project: The Pfaffenhofen public utilities are starting a collection campaign for Lego bricks that are no longer needed in order to build a series of colorful ramps together with volunteers from Regens Wagner Pfaffenhofen. These ramps are intended to make it easier for people with mobility impairments, including wheelchair users and parents with strollers, to access public spaces and thus promote participation in city life. As pafunddu.de reports, the collection campaign begins today, January 16, 2026, in the Stadtwerke customer center on Münchener Straße 5. There are collection containers where citizens can donate their well-preserved Lego bricks.

The practical 2 x 2, 2 x 3 and 2 x 4 stones, which will play a central role in the colorful construction of the ramps, are particularly in demand. The collected stones are processed into ramp-like structures by dedicated volunteers, which are then distributed to various locations in Pfaffenhofen. The municipal utilities even ensure that their own customer center is also equipped with a Lego ramp.

Importance of the initiative

Ursula Ulbrich from Stadtwerke emphasizes the importance of this campaign in her statements, especially with regard to accessibility and collective action. Support also from the Regens Wagner facility: Anna Helmke emphasizes how important it is for the community to get involved and pull together to realize such projects. If you have any questions, you can contact Ursula Ulbrich directly on +49 8441 4052-3229 or by email.

A similar example from Memmingen illustrates the positive influence of such initiatives. A Lego ramp was handed over there on May 7th, on the occasion of the European Day of Protest for Equality for People with Disabilities. This ramp, which consists of over 2,000 colorful Lego bricks and is 5.4 cm high, was symbolically handed over to Mayor Jan Rothenbacher and is intended to increase the visibility of barriers in everyday life, such as memmingen.de reported. These ramps are not only used in the town hall, but also in daycare centers and social facilities in the city.

Community support

In Memmingen, the project came about through a call for Lego donations, in which around 20 kilos of bricks were collected. The initiative received financial support from Aktion Mensch. Over 80 people helped build the ramps over several evenings, which promoted community and exchange among citizens. Regina Sproll, the deputy chairwoman of the Advisory Council for the Disabled, emphasizes the great importance of the ramps for coexistence and makes it clear that such projects not only offer practical solutions, but also raise awareness of the challenges faced by people with mobility restrictions.

These exemplary projects show how civic engagement and creative solutions can improve accessibility and promote social interaction. In Pfaffenhofen everyone is invited to do their part - be it donations, support during construction or simply by spreading the word about the campaign.