Zoo Inclusion Pact makes zoos more accessible

October 16, 2025
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Thirteen Dutch zoos, along with the Dutch Zoo Association (NVD), the Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport, the Accessible Recreation Foundation (STR), and Joint Projects, are joining forces for the Zoo Inclusion Pact. They aim to make a day at the zoo more accessible...

Why communication is key to inclusive playgrounds

September 1 2025
by Joint Projects
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In the Netherlands, a significant proportion of children grow up with an intellectual or communication disability. Children with a language development disorder (LDD) alone account for approximately 5% of the youth population, and approximately 6% of the population has a (mild) intellectual disability.

Inspiration to make your recreational business more accessible

Joint Projects was also present this year at the accessibility event Veine Dagen (formerly Supportbeurs) in the Jaarbeurs in Utrecht, looking for (new) products and services that can also be used in the recreation sector. Karin Stiksma spoke with many entrepreneurs...

Accessibility; Work to be done for the recreation entrepreneur

25 February 2025
by Joint Projects
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Early February, the new NEN standard 9120 was created for constructing accessible buildings. This standard takes more than just wheelchair accessibility into account. A major improvement for the broad group of guests with a disability.

Museum Paleis Het Loo is the first museum in the Netherlands with a Changing Places toilet

On September 11th, the second Changing Places toilet was opened in Paleis Het Loo. This time it was not a new construction but a renovation in a monumental building. And it was a success, in even 10 weeks thanks to a...

Joint Projects entered the recreational exhibition floor with accessibility glasses

November 27 2023
by Joint Projects
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This year it was noticeable that there were more visitors in wheelchairs and mobility scooters at the fair than in previous years. The demand for accessible recreational offerings therefore appears to be there. Whether there is an offer for that...

IAAPA Expo Vienna 2023: more attention to Accessibility

This year, Joint Projects was also present at the IAAPA fair in Vienna. It was striking that more attention was paid to accessibility and inclusion during this event.

With 'Changing Places' you make your toilet facilities even more accessible

Did you know that there is a group of children and people with disabilities who cannot go out, enjoy attractions or the football stadium because there is no proper toilet facility available? With the introduction of...

First inclusion pact in the Dutch recreation sector

Sixteen parties have joined forces in De Apenheul for an even more accessible zoo. Through this first so-called inclusion pact, they jointly further implement the UN Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities to Tourism and...

Accessible recreation benefits from a regional approach

19 December 2022
by Joint Projects
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Dutch regions can become much more accessible for tourists and recreationists with disabilities. This requires integral and continuous strategic cooperation from all stakeholders. They must focus on the customer journey of people with disabilities and intensively involve experts by experience...

Accessibility of attractions and parks; Don't limit your business!

It has also been noticed internationally that in the Netherlands, the Joint Projects organization is working hard to make the recreational sector in the Netherlands more accessible. Pioneer Karin Stiksma was invited to a workshop at the IAAPA Europe trade fair...

Zoo Inclusion Pact makes zoos more accessible

Why communication is key to inclusive playgrounds

Inspiration to make your recreational business more accessible

Accessibility; Work to be done for the recreation entrepreneur

Museum Paleis Het Loo is the first museum in the Netherlands with a Changing Places toilet

Joint Projects entered the recreational exhibition floor with accessibility glasses

IAAPA Expo Vienna 2023: more attention to Accessibility

With 'Changing Places' you make your toilet facilities even more accessible

First inclusion pact in the Dutch recreation sector

Accessible recreation benefits from a regional approach

Accessibility of attractions and parks; Don't limit your business!

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