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Vocational Support for People with Hearing Impairments (IFD)

Provided by: Vocational Support for People with Hearing Impairments (IFD)

Overview

Vocational Support for People with Hearing Impairments (IFD) is a counseling service in Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg, Berlin. Main topics: Work, Disability, Hearing Impairment, Participation. Target groups: Working people with hearing impairments, Their employers and colleagues. Address: Glogauer Straße 22, 10999, Berlin. Phone: Not provided. Website: https://wib-verbund.de/berufsbegleitung-fuer-schwerhoerige-und-taube-menschen. The service is free of charge.

Work
Disability
Hearing Impairment
Participation

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📘 Guide: Further Education & Retraining

Advice on professional qualification and funding through education vouchers (SGB II/III). This involves examining individual prerequisites for retraining, further education, and advancement training, as well as clarifying responsibilities between the Employment Agency, Jobcenter, and Pension Insurance carriers.

Important Note

Attention Responsibility Change from 2025: Professional training for Citizen's Benefit (Bürgergeld) recipients may shift to the Employment Agency.

Required Documents

  • Education Voucher (Application)

Steps

  1. 1Clarify responsibility before applying (Jobcenter vs. Employment Agency, new from 2025).
  2. 2Argue in writing with 'improved integration chances'.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is a prior appointment necessary?

Please make an appointment in advance, either by phone or in person. Please refer to the contact details.

Which documents are required?

Please bring your ID and all relevant documents regarding your matter.

How much does the counseling cost?

Yes, the counseling is free. There are no costs for you.

How much time should I plan for?

A counseling appointment typically lasts 30-60 minutes.

Is there language mediation available?

Counseling is primarily in German. Language mediation can be arranged if needed.

How does the initial consultation work?

In the initial consultation, we get to know each other, clarify your situation, and discuss next steps.

Target groups

Working people with hearing impairmentsTheir employers and colleagues

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