Robert Ralf Keintzel

Robert Ralf Keintzel studied medicine at the University of Ulm. In addition to his studies, he completed the Certified Science Training at the Charité Berlin and expanded his medical knowledge at the Medical Academy in Munich.

Already during his studies, the author worked at the University Hospital Ulm and at the Bundeswehr Hospital Ulm.

During his practical work, Mr. Keintzel had contact with people living with a disability. These formative experiences led to the decision to deepen his knowledge by studying special education and history. The author earned a dual Master's degree in Special Education from PH Ludwigsburg (Germany) and the University of Fribourg (Switzerland). Currently, Mr. Keintzel works as a special education teacher near Zurich, where he supports students.

The author is involved in the field of inclusion on a voluntary basis, including with great success as a coach at the 2020 Winter Olympics for people with intellectual disabilities. During this time, the idea matured in him to research the history of people with disabilities.

Robert Ralf Keintzel has received awards from the Federal Republic of Germany, the states of Bavaria and Saxony-Anhalt. In addition, in recognition of the remarkable contributions to German society, the author was awarded by the former Federal President Christian Wulf in 2019.