Stichting Plots- en Laatdoven

What Stichting Plots- en Laatdoven does

Stichting Plots- en Laatdoven is a Dutch non-profit foundation (Stichting) founded in 1989 and headquartered in Haarlem, Netherlands, that advocates for and supports individuals who have become suddenly (plotsdoven) or gradually (laatdoven) deaf or hard of hearing, along with their families. The organization operates nine physical inloophuizen (drop-in centers) across the Netherlands — in Almere, Ede, Enschede, Limbricht, Purmerend, Rotterdam, Utrecht, Venray, and Zutphen — where members gather in an accessible environment with professional communication support, including schrijftolk (written interpreting) and NmG (Nederlands met Gebaren, spoken Dutch supported with signs). Beyond the physical drop-in network, the foundation delivers free online masterclasses with live captioning and sign-language interpretation, runs NmG Oefengroepen (sign-language practice groups) and an annual NmG Weekend, publishes a quarterly magazine and newsletter, distributes a free information package, and organizes national events such as the Landelijke Ontmoetingsdag. It also operates a lotgenotencontact (peer contact) service that connects individuals with shared lived experience.

The foundation is staffed by 1–10 paid personnel and relies on a large volunteer workforce for inloophuis facilitation, awareness raising, and peer support activities. It holds ANBI (Algemeen Nut Beogende Instelling) status, confirming its recognition as a Dutch charitable institution. Revenue is generated primarily through individual donations and recurring donor (donateur) memberships, supplemented by nominal participation fees for events such as the Landelijke Ontmoetingsdag (€17.95 for members, €22.95 for non-members); most services are provided free of charge. The foundation coordinates with a partner ecosystem that includes Federatie divers doof, Federatie Fodok, Oorfonds, NVVS, Stichting Zo Hoort Het, Het Nederlands Gebarenkoor, technology partner LetsTalk, and the Lex Scheffel Fonds (which subsidizes participation for members in financial need). Its go-to-market is community-led, anchored by physical drop-in centers, supplemented by digital channels (website, LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Vimeo), and event-driven engagement.

Name

Stichting Plots- en Laatdoven

Legal name

STICHTING PLOTS- EN LAATDOVEN

Website

https://stichtingplotsdoven.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Stichting Plots- en Laatdoven is a Dutch non-profit foundation supporting people who have become suddenly or gradually deaf, along with their families, through nine physical drop-in centers across the Netherlands, peer support, online masterclasses, sign-language practice groups, and a quarterly magazine, funded primarily by donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Haarlem

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Membership: The foundation operates on donations from members and the public. People can become donors (donateur) with recurring contributions or make one-time donations to support the foundation's activities.
2. Event Participation Fees: Some events such as the Landelijke Ontmoetingsdag have participation fees: €17.95 for members and €22.95 for non-members.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Stichting Plots- en Laatdoven is a Dutch non-profit foundation that provides community-based support services for people who become suddenly or gradually deaf or hard of hearing, and their families. Its core offerings are a network of nine physical inloophuizen (drop-in centers) across the Netherlands with professional communication support, online masterclasses, peer contact services, a free information package, and a quarterly magazine.

Product overview

Stichting Plots- en Laatdoven is a service organization (not a technology product company) that provides community-based support services for people who suddenly or gradually become deaf or hard-of-hearing. The core offerings include 9 Inloophuizen (drop-in centers) across the Netherlands where members meet with professional support, NmG Oefengroepen for sign language practice, Online Masterclasses on hearing-related topics, annual events like the Landelijke Ontmoetingsdag and NmG Weekend, quarterly magazine/publications, information packages, and peer contact services. These services are interconnected through their mission to provide acceptance, communication support, and community for affected individuals and their families.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Inloophuizen (Drop-in Centers) Physical drop-in centers in nine Dutch cities where deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals and their families can meet, share experiences, and receive peer support in an accessible environment with professional communication support (schrijftolk and gebarentolk).
• Online Masterclasses Free online educational sessions on topics such as communication with hearing loss, cochlear implants, and managing life with hearing impairment, delivered via video conference with live captioning and sign language interpretation.
• Landelijke Ontmoetingsdag (National Meeting Day) Annual national gathering event featuring activities, workshops, and networking opportunities for the deaf and hard-of-hearing community. Participation fee: €17.95 for members and €22.95 for non-members.
• NmG Weekend Weekend event focused on practicing and learning NmG (Dutch Sign Language supported communication) with fellow attendees.
• Nieuwsbrieven & Magazines (Newsletters & Magazines) Quarterly magazine and newsletter publications providing news, personal stories, and information relevant to the deaf and hard-of-hearing community.
• Infopakket (Information Package) Free informational package containing educational materials about sudden and gradual hearing loss, available upon request.
• Lotgenotencontact (Peer Contact) Individual peer contact service connecting people experiencing hearing loss with others who have similar experiences for mutual support.
• NmG Oefengroepen (Dutch Sign Language Practice Groups) Live group practice sessions for practicing NmG (Dutch Sign Language supported communication) alongside existing online practice sessions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Accessible communication environment with schrijftolk and gebarentolk at all inloophuizen

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Feature1 record

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered moderate and minor.

• Federatie divers doofmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with the federation representing diverse deaf communities in the Netherlands for advocacy and mutual support.
• Federatie FodokmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Fodok federation for deaf and hard of hearing individuals.
• OorfondsmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with the ear fund organization focused on hearing-related issues.
• NCPLDminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational organization collaboration.
• OCO AlmereminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal partner organization in Almere for community outreach and support.
• NVVS (Nederlandse Vereniging voor Slechthorenden)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with the Dutch Association for Hard of Hearing people, co-organizing events like the Nieuwjaarsborrel 2026.
• Stichting Zo Hoort HetmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner foundation for hearing-related initiatives, co-organizing the Nieuwjaarsborrel 2026.
• Het Nederlands GebarenkoormoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerDutch Sign Language Choir, part of the foundation's activities, with conductor Emma de Esch leading sign-language singing activities at events.
• SH JongminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization for young hard of hearing individuals, collaborating on initiatives.
• Printer and Magazine DistributorminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerThird-party company that prints and distributes the quarterly magazine using NAW (name and address) data, with a processing agreement in place.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Koninklijke Kentalis: Major Dutch organization providing diagnostics, education, and care for people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have communication disorders. Comparable target population and service philosophy, but with a much broader institutional footprint including schools and clinical services.
• European Federation of Hard of Hearing People (EFHOH): Umbrella federation representing hard-of-hearing associations across Europe. Comparable advocacy mandate for the hard-of-hearing population at a larger geographic and institutional scope than Stichting Plots- en Laatdoven.
• Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA): Leading US advocacy and support organization for people with hearing loss, with chapters, education programs, and events analogous to Stichting Plots- en Laatdoven's inloophuizen and Landelijke Ontmoetingsdag. Significantly larger scale and broader scope.

Direct peers

• Federatie Fodok: Federation representing deaf and hard-of-hearing communities in the Netherlands. Directly comparable advocacy and community-support mandate; also a current partner, making it the closest umbrella-level peer in the same geography.
• NSDSK (Nederlandse Stichting voor het Dove en Slechthorende Kind): Dutch foundation supporting deaf and hard-of-hearing children and their families. Comparable peer-support and information-giving mission within the same Dutch deaf/hard-of-hearing ecosystem, focused on the pediatric segment that Stichting Plots- en Laatdoven does not primarily serve.
• Stichting Hoormij / NVVS: Dutch Association for Hard of Hearing — the leading Dutch national organization for people with hearing loss, offering peer support, information, and advocacy across a broader population than Stichting Plots- en Laatdoven. Directly comparable mission, geography, and service mix; also a current partner, indicating close overlap.
• Stichting SH Jong: Dutch organization for young hard-of-hearing individuals, providing community support and information. Directly comparable peer-support mission within the same Dutch ecosystem, focused on a younger demographic.
• Oorfonds: Dutch "ear fund" charity focused on hearing-related research, awareness, and support. Comparable Dutch-focused mission within the hearing-loss ecosystem; also a current strategic partner.
• Stichting Zo Hoort Het: Dutch foundation supporting people with hearing loss and their families through information and community initiatives. Directly comparable mission and small-foundation scale; also a current co-organizing partner (e.g., Nieuwjaarsborrel 2026).

Regional players

• SignHealth (UK): UK charity focused on the health and wellbeing of Deaf people, combining peer support, advocacy, and direct services. Comparable mission and model for a deaf/hard-of-hearing population, operating in a different geography but functionally analogous.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/St_Plotsdoven
• YouTubevimeo.com/user162445348/videos
• Facebookfacebook.com/stichtingplotsdoven
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/stichtingplotsdoven

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

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