Heerlen accessible
Heerlen accessible to everyone
What do we mean by accessible?
This means that everyone can participate. No one is excluded. People often think first of someone with a physical disability, such as someone in a wheelchair. But accessibility is about more people than that.
Consider also the elderly, children and young people, people with intestinal problems, and people who have difficulty reading, experience stress, or are not comfortable using digital devices. Sometimes small adjustments are needed. For example, in our services, in the way we provide information, or in how we design buildings and public spaces.
Everyone is welcome!
In an accessible or inclusive city, everyone can be themselves. Everyone is equally important and everyone can participate. At home, at school, at work, on the street, in sports or culture. Everywhere in the city. Even if you have a disability, you should be able to live as you want as much as possible.
Will you help?
We create an accessible city together. The municipality therefore continues to work on improvements. But ideas from the city are also important.
Do you have an idea or suggestion? Please let us know. Send an email to: iedereenvoorelkaar@heerlen.nl.
Our actions
The municipality of Heerlen is working in various ways to make the city more accessible. For example, we are looking at suitable housing and living arrangements for people with disabilities. This gives us a better understanding of what is needed and where opportunities lie. We are also looking at public spaces. Municipal employees are going out into the field together with experts by experience. They are looking for barriers and obstacles. We then work together to find solutions. And we are collaborating on initiatives and facilities. In this way, we are making Heerlen more accessible, step by step.
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