Open in the spring, Keukenhof is a stunning flower garden located in Lisse, The Netherlands. Thanks to a series of official Keukenhof videos you can now take a 360° tour of the gardens from afar.

Keukenhof is a gorgeous flower garden just 30 km outside of Amsterdam. Here’s a little photo series showing the beauty and colours of some of the 800 different types of flowers on show.

Keukenhof is a world-famous flower garden located in Lisse, The Netherlands. Find out just what makes Keukenhof so wheelchair-friendly.

When you have a disability, having the right mobility aid can make a world of difference. Not just to your mobility — but also to your independence, self-confidence, and opportunities to take part in the things you enjoy.

Amsterdam has a variety of wheelchair-friendly activities for children of all ages. Read on to find out about some of the best weelchair-friendly things to do in Amsterdam for kids.

You wouldn't just grab someone by the shoulders and pull or push them without warning. Yet just because I'm in a wheelchair people seem to think it's totally acceptable.

Knowing how to make your restaurant wheelchair-friendly can be challenging if you don’t use a wheelchair yourself. You might be thinking, where do I even start? What are the most important features? And what does it really mean to be ‘wheelchair-friendly’?

Welcome to a summary of disability support services offered to wheelchair users living in The Netherlands -- specifically Amsterdam. I've tried to provide an accurate overview, but please refer to the official websites for updated information.

2020 marked the second year for Able Amsterdam — and what a year it has been! Like many of us I’m especially happy about closing this annual chapter and welcoming what will hopefully be a (eventually) COVID-free 2021 for everyone.

Taking a shower, soaking in the tub, and using the toilet safely and independently are things many people take for granted. But what happens when you have a physical injury or disability that requires extra support to use the bathroom?

How do you feel about using a rollator at the age of 25? The other day* someone asked me this question after hearing about my accident and ongoing recovery.

If you follow Able Amsterdam, you’ll know I talk a lot about accessibility — being able to easily enter a building when you have reduced mobility. But what about “exitability”? How can we ensure people with reduced mobility can just as easily exit a building, especially during emergencies where lifts are off limits?

From its picturesque canals to the Amstel and IJ rivers, Amsterdam is a city with lots of waterways. With that comes the opportunity for some great waterfront dining. Read on to discover Amsterdam’s best wheelchair-friendly restaurants with a waterfront view.

In July 2019 I went to my occupational therapist to discuss a personal dilemma. My question was: How can I stay active, independent and cover longer distances without putting too much strain on my shattered femur?

Like in much of the world, museums across Amsterdam have had to close for the foreseeable future due to the coronavirus. With governments urging people to #StayAtHome as much as possible, many of us are looking for creative ways to avoid cabin fever.

Founded in 2018, Diversity Model Agency is an Amsterdam-based modelling agency that celebrates what makes us different and unique. With diversity and inclusivity at its core, it is a “platform for upcoming models of all shades, shapes and disabilities.“

A growing number of Amsterdam’s restaurants are taking breakfast to the next level, perfecting the art of the pancake stack, smashed avo on toast, eggs benedict, and so much more. Whether you’re looking for sweet or savoury, traditional breakfast classics or modern dishes — Amsterdam has it all.

The other day I got a phone call from a friend. While cycling in Amsterdam she’d had a nasty accident after the cyclist in front of her stopped suddenly without warning. The resulting collision meant my friend now has a broken femur. “I don’t even know where to start,” she said. “What advice do you have for me? Do you have any tips?“

This past year has been an exciting first year for Able Amsterdam! What started as a little list of Amsterdam’s accessible places on my phone turned into a fully-fledged website with 64 location recommendations, 17 blog posts, and — so far — over a thousand visitors per month.

Solo travel is one of the biggest things I’ve missed since my accident. The adventure, the freedom, the quality ‘me’ time and the opportunity to interact with lots of different people along the way. With a lot of planning, support and the right mobility aids, I had the most amazing trip to London.