Christian Bayerlein

I am a web developer and activist currently living in Koblenz, Germany. I'm a nerd, loving Science and Science Fiction - especially Star Trek. I travel a lot, seeing the world is one of my big passions. I love to hang out with friends and go to the cinema as well as enjoying arts and culture. I'm a wheeler with SMA and because of my disability, I need help around the clock. I organize my assistance in the employer model, meaning that I run a small business to employ my staff. At the moment I have 9 assistants. As a political activist, I fight for the rights of disabled people, e.g. for better accessibility or the right to live in the community. I have a big interest in technology and accessibility and give talks on the topic and participate in several projects focussing on empowerment. The other big topic, I'd like to push forward is disability and sexuality. I run a blog on the topic, called "Kissability" . I also give talks on the topic and participate in several cultural projects focussing on positive views on (disabled) bodies and empowerment. One of the more known projects, I participated in was the film "Touch Me Not" by the romanian director Adina Pintilie. The film focusses on sexuality and intimicy. It was awarded with the Golden Bear in 2018.

I'm passionate about exploring the intersection of technology, art, and science to push the boundaries of human potential and challenge traditional notions of ability and disability. Also ice cream.

Let's build systems that empower people, break down barriers and unlock a world of possibilities.

One of my hidden talents is using my eyes as a means of communication and connection, despite the challenges I face with speech and mobility.