Committee Members
The current members of the Independent Monitoring Committee:
Members & their expertise
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Christine Steger (Chairwoman)
Human rights, inclusion and full accessibility (Art. 9 CRPD), women with disabilities (Art. 6 CRPD), de-institutionalisation (Art. 19 CRPD), studying with disabilities or chronic illnesses (Art. 24 CRPD)
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Bernadette Feuerstein
Self-determined living (Art. 19 CRPD), (living with) personal assistance (Art. 19 CRPD), barrier-free construction (Art. 9 CRPD), culture for all (Art. 30 CRPD), barrier-free public transport (Art. 9 CRPD), tourism and travel (Art. 30 CRPD), "disability policy" (Art. 29 CRPD)
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Julia Moser
Inclusion and accessibility in humanitarian aid (. Art. 11 and Art. 32 CRPD); inclusive work (Art. 27 CRPD) and economic self-determination; expert on her own behalf
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Erich Schmid
Braille systems (Art. 21 CRPD), accessibility standards (Art. 9 CRPD), technical aids (Art. 9 CRPD), education (Art. 24 CRPD), arts and culture by and for people with disabilities (Art. 30 CRPD)
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Daniela Rammel
Women with disabilities (Art. 6 CRPD), expert on her own behalf, organization of training (Art. 24 CRPD), public relations (Art. 8 CRPD), concerts and culture (Art. 30 CRPD)
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Gunther Trübswasser
Equal rights and non-discrimination (Art. 5 CRPD), awareness-raising (Art. 8 CRPD), accessibility (Art. 9 CRPD), participation in political and public life (Art. 29 CRPD), art and culture (Art. 30 CRPD), refugees with disabilities, responsibility of the federal states on the implementation of the CRPD
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Christina Wurzinger
International human rights system, European affairs, children's rights (Art. 7 CRPD)
- Magdalena Kern
- Erich Girlek ✝
- Volker Frey
- Martin Ladstätter
- Marianne Schulze
Alternate Members
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Tobias Buchner
Inclusive education (Art. 24 CRPD), de-institutionalization
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Petra Derler
Psychosocial Disabilities
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Theresa Hammer
anti-discrimination and equality law
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Johanna Mang
Inclusion in humanitarian aid (in particular Art. 11 and Art. 32 CRPD); the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its relevance for people with disabilities; environment, climate protection and mobility; Civil Society Commitment
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Silvia Oechsner
Legal expertise, especially in the areas of: CRPD, "disability law", social law, labor law, hospital and social security law