50 years of confidence: an association for people with special needs!

50 years of confidence: an association for people with special needs!

Waidhofen an der Thaya, Österreich - A special occasion is just around the corner: the association confidence celebrates its 50th anniversary. The members want to celebrate this special birthday in Waidhofen on June 7th. The association was founded in 1975 as a self -help group by affected parents in the Waldviertel, with the aim of creating therapy options for their children. This laid the foundation for an initiative that should support numerous people with special needs over the years

Today, after half a century, the association can look back on impressive development. From the small self-help group, confidence has developed into an important provider of services for people with disabilities. This includes the "House of Confidence" Ambulatorium in Waidhofen and a day care center in Heidenreichstein. Martin and Tobias Hetzendorfer, active members of the association, are the heart of these successes. Their commitment embodies the motto of the association: "It is disabled who is hindered."

A look at the story

In 1985 the ambulatorium was founded, which enabled the association further steps towards professionalization. Already in 1993 the name "Confidence - Association for the Support of People with Special needs" was introduced, which has become a brand for many. Numerous initiatives and projects were added in the following years. Among other things, this includes the introduction of hippotherapy in 1997 when the first therapy horse was purchased to enable children and adults to have a special form of therapy.

The most important milestones can be summarized in a brief overview:

In 2013, tax deductibility of donations made it easier to finance the valuable work. With the founding of the "Mühlenhof-Radvit" branch in 2014, a new era in the club structure heralds heralded. With these new structures, the association can react more current and flexibly to the needs of clients.

commitment and outlook

The numerous projects and the constant further development of the association are proof of the tireless commitment of its members. The support from institutional representatives for people with disabilities also contributes to the creation of framework conditions that are intended to promote an inclusive society. So the Education server how significant networking across the various initiatives and associations is.

The association "confidence" has not only given hope and independence in the past five decades, but also jumps into the future with fresh vigor. The celebrations on June 7 are therefore more than just an anniversary - they are a celebration of life and confidence that the association conveys. Each of the invited guests can become part of this great community and celebrate the successes of the past 50 years.