According to the Social Security Code, people are considered disabled if they suffer from "physical, mental, intellectual or sensory impairments" A degree of disability of 100 represents the greatest possible severe disability. Anyone who is classified as severely disabled with a grade of 100 can apply to the state for special grants, benefits and tax relief.
Women with disabilities in particular suffer from lower pay and hardly any opportunities for advancement, says Mensch spokeswoman for Aktion with Aktion in an interview with frttde.de.