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Provisions for people who require low sensory environments

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Provisions for people who are deaf or hard of hearing

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Provisions for people who are blind or partially sighted

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Provisions for people with reduced mobility

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General accessibility provisions

Low stimulus hours

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Hidden disability Sunflower Keycord recognised here

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Low stimulus area

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Open captioning

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Closed captioning

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Sign language interpretation provided

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Hearing loop (t-coil or headphones)

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Material in Braille

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Accessible print (18pt. or larger)

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Audio description

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Guide lines and floor markings

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Mobile payment

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Wheelchair-friendly restroom

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Barrier-free building and passageways that are sufficiently wide

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Stairs with handrail

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Accessible lift

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Barrier-free access and steps accompanied by ramp

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Sensory experience

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Rest areas

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Personal assistant

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Service dog allowed

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Accessible building

Parentally

Parentally helps new and future parents find all the extra care and support they need: from pregnancy and birth to postpartum and first years as parents.

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Utility Direct

Utility Direct provides free-of-charge services and utility advice to individuals moving to or within the Netherlands. They assist with tasks such as arranging energy and internet contracts, setting up water services, opening bank accounts, obtaining insurance, and providing moving services.

Talencoach

Located on Amsterdam’s Keizersgracht, the Talencoach (language coach) is a language school that puts emphasis on motivation, inspiration and fun.

Hotel Jansen

Beautifully designed short-stay accommodations for international professionals, students, and expats, Hotel Jansen offers two prime locations that let you experience the city like a true local.

Boom Chicago

Boom Chicago is a renowned English-language comedy troupe performing topical sketches, improvisation and songs. They also host fun workshops and produce comedy shows and content for the live stage as well as for digital, hybrid and live events and conference worldwide.

TaxSavers

TaxSavers is an all-round tax firm. Their expert tax advisors support you with your income tax return, VAT return, M-form, the 30% ruling, and other tax-related issues.

Volunteer Centre Amsterdam

Amsterdam’s Volunteer Centre has plenty of opportunities for English speakers in its extensive database. It also helps those that don’t speak Dutch with navigating the website and can give advice in personal appointments.

Dutch Courses Katakura WBLC

This language school offers Dutch classes at two locations in Amsterdam.

Young Expat Services

Young Expat Services (YES) specialises in helping families relocating to the Netherlands.

Swedish Chamber of Commerce

The Swedish Chamber of Commerce is not a club exclusively for Swedish nationals working for a Swedish company. What’s important is that you share an interest in Swedish or Dutch business.

IamExpat

IamExpat provides information and news to English-speaking internationals in the Netherlands.

VU-NT2

The language institute of Amsterdam’s Vrije Universiteit offers daytime and evening Dutch classes that prepare participants for the NT2 exam.

ttmtax

Your navigator through the Dutch tax system: tax advice, M-form, tax returns and 30%-ruling.

Alliance Française Amsterdam

The Alliance Française Amsterdam is a French institution that is part of a worldwide network of experts and teachers working to promote the French language and culture.

Russell Advocaten

This trusted law firm specialises in assisting Amsterdam’s international community. Consult Russell Advocaten for legal advice related to employment, housing and business matters.

KIT Intercultural Professionals

State-of-the-art training and coaching for advice on working with people from different cultures. Their Understanding the Dutch course will prepare you for life and work in the Netherlands, so you can hit the ground running.

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