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Mission
To centralise wheelchair accessibility information about Amsterdam
To provide accurate and reliable accessibility reviews
To encourage people of all levels of mobility to get the most out of Amsterdam
The story of Able Amsterdam
My name is Josephine Rees (1993). I’m Dutch-British and was raised internationally in Tokyo and Moscow. I recently completed my MSc in Social Policy & Public Health and live in the beautiful city of Amsterdam.
I was confronted with the value of mobility after losing it in an instant. On May 12th, 2017, my friend Aldrin and I survived a near-fatal traffic accident in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. I came out of the accident with a long list of internal injuries, serious facial damage, missing front teeth, and a crushed right leg.
Throughout my recovery, I became increasingly mobile thanks to my wheelchair, rollator, and crutches. Over the course of several years, I re-learned how to walk.
After moving to Amsterdam, I realised there was a lack of English-language information about Amsterdam’s accessibility. Advice was limited and inefficiently scattered across websites. I found resources especially restricted in their tips for the younger generation of mobility aid users.
I’m a firm believer in turning the negative into something positive, and my accident has been no exception. Without hesitation, I took up the challenge and founded Able Amsterdam in 2018. My purpose is to highlight accessible places and to encourage people of all levels of mobility to get the most out of this exciting city.
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Interviews
Able Amsterdam on Exitability: ‘That’s Why Inventions Like the Evacuation Mattress Are So important’
Guest Blog Posts
Wheelchair-friendly attractions to visit with the I amsterdam City Card
Wheelchair-friendly Amsterdam itinerary: Two days with the I amsterdam City Card
Wheelchair-Friendly Immersive Experiences in Amsterdam
Wheelchair-Friendly Things to Do in Amsterdam for Kids
Historic Buildings in Amsterdam That Are Wheelchair-Friendly
Disabled Parking in Amsterdam
Events
Selected as a participant for the 3-month ‘Groei met Google’ Marketing Bootcamp for female social entrepreneurs
Guest participant at the “Innovating for Inclusion” accelerator bootcamp on disability inclusion in sports
Contact me
Questions or collaboration inquiries? I’d love to hear from you!
Use the contact form or email me at hello@ableamsterdam.com