Implementation
The most important elements for the implementation of the Patennetwork are the Networkpate, the website, the academy, the Networkpate magazine as well as the careful selection of projects and the organisation for their realisation.
1 The Networkpate
The Networkpate will play a central role in the realisation of the envisaged projects. On the one hand, the respective projects will be financed through the network sponsorship (patron membership), and on the other hand, the network sponsor will have the opportunity to refinance his own sponsorship or to build up an additional income through the recommendation programme. On the one hand, the recommendation programme ensures healthy and continuous growth. On the other hand, the network sponsor contributes significantly to raising awareness of the issue, as he is more familiar with the issue through the referral programme than through a classic patronage membership, where the patron(s)/sponsor(s) are usually only the financial backers.
2. the website
The Patennetwork website is not only an information platform on the topic of accessibility and the various projects that are being implemented. It also gives network sponsors the opportunity to present themselves with their own Internet presence.
In the format www.name.patennetwork.com, each network sponsor receives his or her own website. They can set this up themselves in the sponsor back office within a predefined framework (photo / logo / short text).
3. Academy
The academy gives the network mentor the opportunity to learn more about the topic of accessibility and to experience it for themselves. Active network mentors with the appropriate qualifications are invited to attend courses and workshops so that they can and may implement their own accessibility projects in their region.
The sponsor's own website can be used for personalised advertising and to recommend other network sponsors. The associated back office is used for the following: It gives the network sponsor the possibility to change his personal settings, to retrieve information, to see all public events as well as information about the Academy, such as dates for events and webinars.
4. the network mentor magazine
The quarterly Networkpaten magazine regularly addresses all accessibility issues and introduces new tools and technologies. It provides space to report on current projects, honour active members and ensure financial transparency for all members.
5. project realisation
In project realisation we distinguish between supra-regional, regional and person-related projects.
5.1 Supra-regional projects
Supra-regional projects are large projects that are centrally planned and realised by the Executive Board in order to ensure unity in the projects. An example of this is the Patennetwork Carsharing. For this cross-regional project, the most important decisions are made centrally from the Patennetwork headquarters.
5.2 Regional Projects
In order to implement projects in the individual regions, it is essential to have people on the ground who recognise the barriers and have the necessary competence to realise the projects. An active network sponsor learns this competence in the academy of the sponsor network. With the appropriate qualifications, they can implement their own projects for the benefit of all those affected in their region.
For example, if a qualified network sponsor identifies a barrier in a shop, he or she can inform the shop owner about the barrier and give him or her the opportunity to remove the existing barrier through the sponsor network. After assessing the need and budgeting, the owner submits the project to the Patennetwork. After approval, it is advertised on the Patennetwork homepage. From now on, every active network sponsor can support the project from the funds he or she is entitled to from the accessibility bonus (see Accessibility Bonus). As soon as the budget is available, the network sponsor who initiated the project can begin with the implementation.
5.3 Personal projects
Each person knows his or her own barriers best, so an active network mentor with the appropriate qualifications has the opportunity to remove them at his or her own discretion. Person-related projects can be very diverse and are therefore clearly defined in a catalogue of criteria in order to avoid possible misuse.
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Home modifications, for example installations of ramps, stair lifts, accessible showers, etc.
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Purchase of aids, such as wheelchairs, walkers, hearing aids, glasses, etc.
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Assistance services, nursing services
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Financing of medical treatments, for example physiotherapy or surgical interventions such as dental surgery.
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