2. The German Social Code (SGB IX)

§ 1 Self-determination and participation in society

People with disabilities or people at risk of disability receive benefits in accordance with this book and the benefit laws applicable to the rehabilitation providers in order to promote their self-determination and their full, effective and equal participation in life in society, to avoid disadvantages or to counteract them. The special needs of women and children with disabilities and women and children at risk of disability as well as people with mental disabilities or people at risk of such a disability are taken into account.