Cultural Participation and Voluntary Engagement as Key to Integration for People with Refugee Background and Disability

5–7 December 2025
Hotel Aquino – Conference Centre of the Catholic Academy
Hannoversche Str. 5, 10115 Berlin-Mitte
1st Conference Day · Friday · 05 Dec 2025
Afternoon
At Schoeler Schlösschen we offer you
- Support by sign language interpreters
- Support by spoken language interpreters German–English
| Location | Logo |
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Schoeler Schlösschen in Berlin-WilmersdorfAccessibility FeaturesBarrier-free access |
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2nd & 3rd Conference Days · Saturday and Sunday · 06 & 07 Dec 2025
Conference Venue – Hotel Aquino
Hotel Aquino – Conference Centre of the Catholic Academy
Hannoversche Str. 5, 10115 Berlin-Mitte
At Hotel Aquino we offer you
- Support by sign language interpreters
- Support by written language interpreters (live captioning)
- Support by spoken language interpreters German–English
Room Plan
Room Index
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FoyerGuests are warmly welcomed in the foyer. Refreshments and the buffet are available here, and it provides access to the atrium and cloakroom. Smokers can go directly to the inner courtyard. The foyer is the central meeting point for a relaxed start to the day and breaks. Accessibility FeaturesLocation: Ground floor |
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CloakroomThe cloakroom is located directly next to the foyer. Coats, bags and luggage can be left there safely. Access is clearly visible and easy to reach. Only the conference ticket is required. Accessibility FeaturesLocation: Ground floor |
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AuditoriumThe auditorium is accessible from the foyer. Lectures, panel discussions and Workshop 4 take place here. Accessibility FeaturesLocation: Ground floor |
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Aquino LoungeWorkshop 3 takes place in the Aquino Lounge. Accessibility FeaturesLocation: Lower ground floor |
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Seminar Room 1Workshop 1 takes place in Seminar Room 1. Accessibility FeaturesLocation: 1st floor |
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Seminar Room 2Workshop 2 takes place in Seminar Room 2. Accessibility FeaturesLocation: 1st floor |
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Seminar Room 3Workshop 5 takes place in Seminar Room 3. Accessibility FeaturesLocation: 1st floor |
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Award Ceremony and Concert on Sunday
Heilig-Kreuz-Kirche (Holy Cross Church)
Zossener Str. 65, 10961 Berlin
| Location | Logo |
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Heilig-Kreuz-KircheThe presentation of the 2025 Inclusion Award and the concert by the Utopia Orchestra on the occasion of the 15th anniversary of KulturLeben Berlin will take place in the Heilig-Kreuz-Kirche.
Accessibility FeaturesBarrier-free access |
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Organiser
The conference is organised by KulturLeben Berlin – Schlüssel zur Kultur e.V. as part of the project “Engagiert statt isoliert: Pathways into Volunteering for Third-Country Nationals with and without Disabilities”.
The project is funded by the BAMF (Federal Office for Migration and Refugees) and co-funded by the European Union.












