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?
Dutch company Tetcon has created a number of evacuation mattresses to quickly and safely evacuate people who are unable to use stairs independently. The philosophy behind Tetcon’s products is simple: “Leave No One Behind“.
This month, I had the opportunity to test Tetcon’s S-CAPEPLUS evacuation mattress. I was lucky enough to test it in the Royal Theatre Carré, a historic (accessible) building hosting some of the city’s best cultural performances. And home to some of Amsterdam’s fanciest red stairs.
Below, you’ll find my genuine thoughts based on a test ride earlier this month.