Toegankelijk Tilburg

What Toegankelijk Tilburg does

Toegankelijk Tilburg is a Dutch non-profit foundation (stichting) established in 2022 and headquartered at Spoorlaan 444, Tilburg, Netherlands. The foundation's mandate is to advocate for the interests of people with disabilities in the municipality of Tilburg and to deliver hands-on accessibility services. It is led by Director Francis Meulendijks and supported by a small paid team of four (Gerdy Zijlmans, Mirnou Baeten, Nadèche Hanique, Monique van Dinther, Marcel de Weijer), four volunteer board members, and approximately 50 volunteers — the majority of whom have disabilities themselves and provide lived-experience expertise. The service portfolio spans physical accessibility consulting for buildings and public spaces, awareness and education programs (experience tours, school projects), inclusive play initiatives (SamenSpeeluitjes!, Speeltuinbende Tilburg, SamenSpeelfeestjes), mobility consultation, digital accessibility guidance, a free individual scooter course, and the 't Plenkske custom threshold ramp product. The organization also serves as local coordinator for the Hulp Dichterbij banking accessibility project and runs the Soli assistance dog puppy program with Stichting Hulphond.

There is no proprietary technology platform or AI/ML component; the foundation is a service-delivery organization that uses standard web tools (ReadSpeaker, the third-party Hoge Nood app for accessible-toilet information) rather than building software. Revenue is subsidy- and grant-driven: the primary funding source is a municipal subsidy from Gemeente Tilburg, supplemented by project-based coordinator fees (Hulp Dichterbij) and modest grant income (e.g., a €1,000 Pitchnight 013 grant in 2023 for 't Plenkske). Most services are free; the 't Plenkske ramp operates on a 50/50 cost-share with the requesting business, and the Soli program accepts sponsorships starting at €2,500. Customer segments include people with disabilities in Tilburg (primary), local hospitality and event venues, educational institutions (Avans Hogeschool, primary/secondary schools), and the municipality itself as policy partner.

Strategic positioning is built on authentic lived-experience credibility, embedded municipal relationships, and a broadening ecosystem of partnerships (Stichting Hulphond, R-Newt, Sportservice Tilburg, Avans Hogeschool, Willem II, Speeltuinbende national). Geographic scope is explicitly limited to Tilburg and adjacent municipalities, with the inclusive play footprint already spanning Reeshof, West, Oud-Noord, Berkel-Enschot, and Hilvarenbeek neighborhoods.

Name

Toegankelijk Tilburg

Legal name

Stichting Toegankelijk Tilburg

Website

https://toegankelijktilburg.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Toegankelijk Tilburg is a Dutch non-profit foundation that advocates for people with disabilities in Tilburg by delivering accessibility consulting, awareness programs, inclusive play initiatives, mobility services, digital accessibility guidance, and the 't Plenkske threshold ramp product.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Advocacy and Accessibility Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744)

akta.pro primary industry

Disability Services & Assistive Solutions (Accessibility, Assistive Tech) (BPAGALAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Campus/Facility Accessibility Services (Ramps, Wayfinding, Access Management) (EDAKAOAL)

Keywords

• Disability advocacy services
• Accessibility consulting
• Inclusive play programs
• Mobility accessibility
• Awareness education

Headquarters

HQ city

Tilburg

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Municipal Subsidy: Primary funding from the municipality of Tilburg to support accessibility advocacy and initiatives.
2. Project-based Funding (Hulp Dichterbij): Active as local coordinator for the Hulp Dichterbij project commissioned by the municipality of Tilburg for banking accessibility.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Toegankelijk Tilburg is a non-profit foundation that advocates for the interests of people with disabilities in Tilburg and delivers accessibility services including advice on accessible buildings and outdoor spaces, awareness and experience-based education programs, inclusive play initiatives (SamenSpelen, Speeltuinbende Tilburg, SamenSpeelfeestjes), mobility consultation including a free scootmobiel (mobility scooter) course, digital accessibility guidance, the Hulp Dichterbij banking-accessibility coordination project, and the 't Plenkske custom threshold ramp solution installed at hospitality and business venues.

Product overview

Toegankelijk Tilburg is a foundation that operates as a service organization rather than a technology product company. Its offering consists of multiple interconnected programs and services focused on accessibility and inclusion for people with disabilities in Tilburg. The core services include accessibility consulting (buildings and public spaces), awareness programs (experience tours and school projects), inclusive play initiatives (SamenSpelen with SamenSpeeluitjes!, Speeltuinbende, and SamenSpeelfeestjes), mobility services, digital accessibility, and a free scooter course. The flagship product is 't Plenkske, a custom threshold ramp. Additional programs include Hulp Dichterbij (banking accessibility) and the SamenSpeelBril assessment tool. These services are delivered through a team of paid staff and approximately 50 volunteers, many of whom have lived experience with disabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• 't Plenkske: A custom-made ramp plate (oprijplaat) designed to bridge thresholds at entrances, made from tear plate and can be coated in a color of choice. The organization measures the threshold beforehand to ensure correct width and slope angle.

Products and services

• Accessibility Consulting (Toegankelijkheid) Advisory service providing requested and unrequested advice on how buildings and outdoor spaces in Tilburg can be made (more) accessible, including physical accessibility of public buildings, event accessibility, and the 't Plenkske threshold ramp solution. Aimed at businesses, venues, and the municipality.
• Awareness Programs (Bewustwording) Education and awareness programs providing information about living with a disability, including experience tours and customized school projects that allow participants to experience wheelchair use and blindness using blind sticks. Aimed at schools, higher education institutions, businesses, and community groups.
• Inclusive Play (SamenSpelen) Initiative to create inclusive play spaces where children with and without disabilities can play together, encompassing the SamenSpeeluitjes! lesson program for primary/special education, Speeltuinbende Tilburg, SamenSpeelfeestjes community events, and the SamenSpeelBril assessment framework. Aimed at families, schools, and the municipality.
• Mobility Services (Mobiliteit) Consultation on transportation accessibility, including mapping bus stop accessibility, advocating for accessible alternatives such as regional transport and dial-a-ride services, and participation in traveler interest groups. Aimed at the municipality and people with mobility limitations.
• Digital Accessibility (Digitale Toegankelijkheid) Services to make websites and apps accessible, including technical accessibility guidance, content accessibility, audio description for media, and information provision about the physical accessibility of locations. Aimed at organizations with digital properties.
• Scooter Course (Scootmobielcursus) Free individual mobility scooter training delivered by experienced consultants who visit participants to practice parking, navigating thresholds, and turns. Aimed at individuals with mobility scooters in Tilburg.
• 't Plenkske Threshold Ramp Custom-made threshold ramp plate (oprijplaat) made of tear plate material, designed to bridge entry thresholds for wheelchair accessibility. Toegankelijk Tilburg measures the threshold beforehand to ensure correct width and slope angle, then installs the ramp, covering 50% of the cost (customers pay the remaining 50%). Placed at 14+ cafes and businesses in Tilburg.
• Hulp Dichterbij (Accessible Banking) Project making banking more accessible for everyone, particularly for elderly people, people with migration backgrounds, individuals with limited basic skills, and people with visual impairments. Delivered as part of the Accessible Banking program with banks and the municipality. Aimed at vulnerable banking customers in Tilburg.

Quantifiable outcome

• 14+ businesses equipped with threshold ramps through 't Plenkske program
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Hulp Dichterbij (Banks and Municipality)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2026Toegankelijk Tilburg serves as local coordinator for the Hulp Dichterbij project in Tilburg, which aims to make banking accessible for everyone, particularly elderly, people with visual impairments, and those with limited basic skills.
• Stichting HulphondcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on Soli, an assistance dog puppy program. Toegankelijk Tilburg supports Femke as puppy foster caregiver, with Stichting Hulphond providing training, testing, and certification for the assistance dog.
• R-NewtcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in organizing Samenspeelfeestjes (inclusive play parties) and recreational activities for children with and without disabilities.
• Sportservice TilburgminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on organizing Samenspeelfeestjes and promoting inclusive sports activities.
• Gemeente Tilburg (Municipality)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary funding source and key partner for accessibility projects, event consulting, and policy advocacy throughout Tilburg.
• Avans HogeschoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides experience tours and accessibility education for architecture students at Avans University of Applied Sciences.
• Willem IIminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated on establishing the blind commentary tribune, enabling visually impaired supporters to experience football matches.
• Speeltuinbende (National)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational organization that inspired the Speeltuinbende Tilburg initiative for inclusive playgrounds. Toegankelijk Tilburg adapted the model for local use.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Accessibility Foundation (Stichting Accessibility Breda): Regional Dutch foundation promoting accessibility in the Breda region. Highly comparable as a municipal/regional disability advocacy organization with overlapping structure and mission, demonstrating the city-by-city replication model.
• Stichting Hulphond: Dutch foundation training assistance dogs. Toegankelijk Tilburg is an existing partner in the Soli program, making it a closely related Dutch non-profit operating in the disability-services space, though with a different service focus.

Broad incumbents

• AccessibleEU: EU-wide resource center on accessibility policy and practice. Comparable as a broader advocacy and knowledge hub operating in the same accessibility-inclusion space, with overlapping awareness and policy-advisory functions.
• Enable U: Dutch consultancy specializing in digital accessibility (websites, apps, documents). Comparable competitor in the digital accessibility segment where Toegankelijk Tilburg also offers services, but operates as a commercial consultancy rather than a foundation.
• Ieder(in): Dutch umbrella network of organizations for people with chronic conditions and disabilities. Comparable as a larger, established disability advocacy organization operating at the national policy level, with overlapping mission to represent people with disabilities.
• HandicapNL: National Dutch organization advocating for accessibility and inclusion. Broader incumbent with a similar accessibility-mission focus but operating at national scale with formal policy influence.

Direct peers

• Stichting Accessibility: Dutch foundation promoting digital, physical, and social accessibility. Operates as a non-profit advocacy body in the same space as Toegankelijk Tilburg, with overlapping focus on accessibility consulting and awareness.
• Ongehinderd: Dutch platform providing accessibility information for venues and public spaces. Most directly comparable as a Dutch organization focused on accessibility data and venue-level accessibility improvements, overlapping with Toegankelijk Tilburg's 't Plenkske-enabled venue ecosystem.
• Speeltuinbende: National Dutch organization promoting inclusive playgrounds. Inspiration for and ongoing partner of Toegankelijk Tilburg's SamenSpelen program, with overlapping inclusive-play methodology and mission.

Others

• Hoge Nood: Dutch app providing information on accessible toilets. Toegankelijk Tilburg links to and promotes Hoge Nood on its website, making it an ecosystem partner in the accessibility information space rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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