Assista announces new residential project for people with disabilities in Wels

Assista, an organization supporting people with disabilities, has announced plans for a new residential project in Wels, Austria. Scheduled for implementation in 2028, the project will be located in the Oberfelder Höfe in collaboration with the State of Upper Austria and the Welser Heimstätte.

The development will include a shared living space for five individuals alongside a separate training apartment. This training unit is designed to help residents prepare for a transition to more independent living arrangements.

During a recent event in Linz titled ‘Wahlmenü Selbstbestimmung’, which marked several organizational anniversaries, officials emphasized the importance of fostering autonomy and social participation for people with disabilities. Markus Lasinger, Managing Director of Assista, highlighted the specific components of the new housing model, while State Councilor Christian Dörfel reaffirmed the state's commitment to helping individuals with disabilities achieve maximum independence.