National Preventive Mechanism would finally be part of a paradigm shift that is particularly important to increase awareness of equality and a positive perception towards persons with disabilities. At the same time, this should include concrete steps toward increased inclusion. However, the prerequisite to develop such overall concepts is a comprehensive understanding of the concept of deinstitutionalisation and the requirements associated with it. The fundamental principle is that persons with disabilities can choose a way of living that is suitable for them individually and that they receive the necessary support and services they need to do so. There is no differentiation here between “serious” or “slight” disabilities. People who require a great deal of assistance also have the right to a self-determined life in their own residence. Decentralisation is not the same thing as deinstitutionalisation Implementing this principle requires taking the wishes of those affected as a measure and recognising that they are the experts of their own lives. In order to enable them to have a choice, it is necessary to make diverse ways of living available and to enable people to have a personal budget. Decentralisation of facilities, which has already taken place in some cases, is an important step in this direction, but it is insufficient. Wishes of the persons affected are decisive Rather, people must be enabled to plan their everyday life according to their own personal preferences and needs and to participate in society at every level. The concept of social space and community issues should be used. However, taking the wishes of those affected into consideration also means placing them in a situation where – after spending years in large-scale institutions in some cases – they can figure out their individual needs, where their insecurities are eliminated through information and where they can take advantage of the possibility of other ways of living. ¾¾ Obligation to deinstitutionalisation in accordance with UN CRPD must be complied with. ¾¾ Comprehensive overall concepts are lacking and must be developed. 125