In Delft, one in ten inhabitants has a disability. This number is increasing due to an ageing population. An important part of (fully) participating in society is being able to use shops and restaurants independently. Also by people who, for example, are in a wheelchair, have difficulty walking or are deaf. You can help make Delft even more accessible. Join the SME Accessible Route and make your business barrier-free. This is often possible with very small adjustments.
To create the route, the municipality cooperates with Ongehinderd, an organisation dedicated to making the Netherlands more accessible. Participation is voluntary. Will you participate? Then experts from Ongehinderd will check the accessibility of your business for free. They check, for example, the width and height of doors, turning circles for people in wheelchairs, the tractive force of a door, thresholds and wheelchair-friendly toilets. They do this on the basis of the Dutch Quality Mark for Accessibility. You will also receive a report with practical tips and advice on how to make your business more accessible. This report is also free of charge.
Participation fees
Participation in the programme costs €50 per year, based on 300 m² of public space. Participation increases your business’s visibility. Visitors can find your location via the Ongehinderd app and on the website www.ongehinderd.nl/municipality/118/Delft.
(Participation normally costs €250.00. MKB-Nederland, Ongehinderd and the local council contribute towards the cost.)
There’s no obligation
More than 400,000 people across the country are already using this app and website. More than 15,000 venues are already registered, and nearly 100 local authorities are taking part. Your membership will be automatically renewed after the first year. However, you can cancel at any time. So you’re under no obligation.
Get involved
The council hopes to take a joint step towards making Delft more accessible for everyone. In Delft, residents with disabilities are helping to develop the route. They will be visiting you this summer to discuss your participation in the route. You can register your business or organisation during their visit. You can also register directly with Ongehinderd via mkbtoegankelijk@ongehinderd.nl.
Any questions?
Do you have any questions? Please contact project leader Nienke Bouw at Ongehinderd on 06 5881 3969 or email mkbtoegankelijk@ongehinderd.nl
ps They are also still looking for ambassadors. Read more about it in this letter.
