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In the editorial of the journal "Special Education," a report is given about an event in Berlin organized by Jürgen Dusel, the Federal Government Commissioner for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, and the German Institute for Human Rights. During the event, it was determined that much still needs to be done to meet the requirements of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities regarding education, accessibility, protection against violence, guardianship law, employment, housing, participation, and implementation structures. The topic of deinstitutionalization was particularly discussed, with emphasis on the guidelines of the UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. It is noted that there is still a great need for action in Germany to enable people with disabilities to live self-determined lives and be included in the community. Various programmatic challenges are mentioned to improve the participation of people with disabilities, including the creation of outpatient support services and the development of standards for supported participation. It is emphasized that a comprehensive inventory and research on these topics are necessary. [Extracted from the article]

The article is a book review of the work "Sich vor niemandem bücken - höchstens um ihm aufzuhelfen" by Florian Grams and Ilka Hoffmann. The book is a collection of contributions dedicated to the late Wolfgang Jantzen. It contains personal memories, obituaries, and discussions about Jantzen's work in special education. The anthology acknowledges Jantzen's contribution to the reform of special education theory and deinstitutionalization. It also sheds light on his Marxist foundations and his significance for an emotional pedagogy. The article emphasizes that even three years after Jantzen's death, the anthology remains an impressive testament to his work. [Extracted from the article]

The article "Editorial" in the journal "Behindertenpädagogik" deals with the topic of counseling in the context of the living situation of people with disabilities. It is pointed out that there are a variety of counseling services, but certain groups of people, such as those in special living arrangements or with cognitive impairments, hardly use these services. An evaluation of the Supplementary Independent Participation Counseling Centers (EUTB) shows that there is a significant need for action to improve the participation of these isolated groups of people. The article also includes contributions on various aspects of counseling that reflect the lively discourse on this topic. [Extracted from the article]

In the editorial of the journal "Special Education", it is pointed out that the approach of rehistoricization is often neglected in the discussion of core topics in special education. However, the current issue and the upcoming edition are dedicated to this topic and address the theoretical background, methodological foundations, and application forms of rehistoricization. The approach of rehistoricization aims to embed people with disabilities back into their own history and decode exclusions as inhumane. It is about understanding and the transition between explaining and understanding. The authors hope that the topic of rehistoricization will gain importance in the academic discourse and influence practice-changing concepts. [Extracted from the article]