Tips for entrepreneurs
Are you an entrepreneur and have a physical store or restaurant? Being accessible and welcoming is by no means always costly or complicated. On this page you will find tips that can help you and your staff.
How high does your business score on accessibility? Below is an already short checklist about an accessible entrance:
- The entrance to my store is easily accessible:
- There are no displays in the way
- There are no major elevation changes
- The doorknob or door handle is located at 90-120 cm high, making it easily operable for most people
- The entrance is at least 85 cm wide
Want to know how to make your business as accessible as possible to visitors with visual, physical or hearing impairments? Learn more at MKB Toegankelijk | Pand.
Assistance dogs are always welcome!
Since 2016, you must always allow assistance dogs. Even if you own a food store or restaurant. You can recognize the dogs by the school's logo on their blanket or harness. People with assistance dogs can also identify themselves using a pass from the school.
Do you have a catering business?
On the website of Koninklijke Horeca Nederland you will find many tips on how to make your hospitality business as accessible as possible.
11 tips for making your store wheelchair accessible
Wondering how to make your store or restaurant accessible to people who use wheelchairs? The Sunflower provides 11 tips that will help you give everyone a great shopping experience.