Charity campaign

Test track to see what life in a wheelchair feels like

State Guild Master Peter Merten (left) and Nico Langmann (center).(Bild: Walter Skokanitsch)

Viennese apprentices set up a course for a good cause in the 22nd district on Saturday. Anyone can try it out for themselves.

When technology meets social responsibility, great things can happen: On November 16, the Westfield Donau Zentrum (22nd, Wagramer Str. 94) will become the stage for the sixth Federal Mechatronics Apprentice Competition. Apprentice teams from all over Austria will compete against each other to prove their skills - and show how technology can overcome barriers. "The aim is to show young people what is possible and how technology can have a positive impact on our society," says Peter Merten, master of the Vienna Mechatronics Guild.

The competition is accompanied by a special charity campaign in collaboration with the "Nico Langmann Foundation": the aim is to finance sports wheelchairs for children who are not covered by health insurance. TV presenter and Paralympian Andreas Onea is hosting the campaign and emphasizes: "Sport in a wheelchair means joie de vivre and participation."

The event invites families to get active themselves on a wheelchair course and support the cause. Competitions and interactive stations also offer exciting insights into the world of mechatronics. Don't miss it!