Benefits with the card

Below is a list of partners offering benefits to European Disability Card holders. Would you like to know which benefits they offer? Take a look on their website or contact them directly. We update the list regularly, but some partners may not yet be listed. Moreover, there are also organisations, institutions, etc. that do not use the European Disability Card, but still offer benefits or assistance to people with disabilities. So ask about it when you want to participate in an activity.

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  • Utopia - Library Aalst

    In Utopia - Library Aalst you will find a collection of large print books and daisy/listening books. You can also borrow a daisy player there. People who find it difficult or impossible to move around can use the Bib at Home service. 

    Address

    Utopia 1
    9300 Aalst
    Belgium

    Telephone number

    +32 53 72 38 51
  • City of Geraardsbergen

    General
    • The city's buildings are wheelchair-friendly and have adapted toilet facilities.
    • City of Geraardsbergen supports 'Toeren met Taxi's' which helps with accessible travel through the Flemish Ardennes. They list the lodgings, events and sights with an accessibility label and show places that are easily accessible for less mobile people.
    • The city of Geraardsbergen also offers a Less Mobile Centre, where volunteers transport less mobile people. For this, one pays an annual membership fee: €12 per person or €18 per couple.
    Library
    • Collections for people with disabilities are offered. For instance, the library has a collection for the visually impaired, daisy books, audio books, etc.
    • The new library building (dates of opening to be communicated) is accessible for less mobile people.
    • People with long-term illness, disabilities, long-term rehabilitation or mobility problems can have their books delivered to their homes free of charge.
    Art Academy
    • The art academy offers an adapted rate for classes.
    • The art academy is accessible to the less mobile. When taking classes, the art academy adapts the classrooms if necessary the entrances are posted for persons with disabilities/wheelchairs.
    • The art academy has an adapted toilet infrastructure.
    Monuments
    • Geraardsbergen's churches (St Bartholomew's Church and Oudenberg Chapel) are accessible to the less mobile and free of charge.
    • Most of Geraardsbergen's monuments (Manneke Pis, Marbol, Dierkost, etc.) can only be visited from outside and are accessible to the less mobile.
    Museums
    • The Info Office Permanensje where the Manneke Pis Museum is and the collections of the Lucifer Museum, the Chantilly Lace Museum, the Brewery Museum, the Pijpenkabinet and the Cigar Museum (temporary) are accessible to people with disabilities and free to visit. There is an adapted toilet infrastructure.
    • Musea Hunnegem is also accessible for people with disabilities.
    Events
    • City of Geraardsbergen organises many public events that are free (exception possible) and accessible. Examples are Krakelingen & Tonnekesbrand, Eerste Toog, Muziek int Park and Processie van Plaisance.
    • CC De Abdij also offers all kinds of events (concerts, theatre, etc.), the Arjaant Theatre is wheelchair-friendly. In addition, people with disabilities get a discount of 1€.
    • People with disabilities can participate in Challenge Geraardsbergen.  It is a very intensive triathlon though. Because of the rates, it is best to ask the organisation.
    Recreation
    • A visit to wine domain Wetterberghe for people with disabilities is possible. The domain is accessible. There are no adapted toilets for wheelchair users, but these are on their way.
    • Cinema Focus provides an adapted fare for EDC holders. They are wheelchair accessible and have adapted toilets.
    • Family Bowling De Kaai is accessible for the less mobile. De Kaai also has adapted toilet infrastructure.
    • Ichallenge organises city games in Geraardsbergen. Some can be adapted or personalised. Not adapted for the blind.
    (City) walks
    • City of Geraardsbergen has set out several walks that are free of charge. The walks are accessible but can be intensive as Geraardsbergen is very hilly. You can inform yourself about this at the information office Het Permanensje.
    • City of Geraardsbergen supports the biZAR art route where a wheelchair-friendly route has been mapped out as an alternative. The walk is free of charge.
    • Ras-De-Piek is a city walk based on a comic strip. It is organised by the City of Geraardsbergen. The walk is accessible to people with disabilities and free of charge.
    Markets
    • The markets in Geraardsbergen are accessible to people with disabilities.
    • Monday market on the market square of Geraardsbergen (8 to 12:30)
    • Thursday market (fish market) on the market square of Geraardsbergen (8 to 12:30)
    • Friday market on Viane square (8 a.m. to 1 p.m.)
    • Sunday market (craft products from agriculture, horticulture and floriculture) on Geraardsbergen station square (10 a.m. to 1 p.m.)
    Nature
    • The Helix is accessible to people with disabilities and offer adapted rates. They also offer activities for people with disabilities.
    • The city parks (Grupello Park and Abbey Park) are accessible to people with disabilities
    • The accessibility of the silence area and the various nature reserves of Geraardsbergen depends on several factors and is therefore difficult to estimate.
    Youth movements and playgrounds
    • Playground Ondersteboven is a playground for children with disabilities from 2.5 to 21 years old. They also offer a camp for children with disabilities.
    • They also organise Binnenstebuiten, a group of young people with disabilities from 15 years old. Together with them, every 2 months we do an activity that young people usually do with their friends.
    • Scout group Akabe Akaboe is a youth movement for children and young people with disabilities.
    Sports
    • Accessible cycling routes are provided in Geraardsbergen and there is the possibility of renting recumbent, tandem and handbikes. An adapted rate is possible.
    • Turnkring Geraardsbergen offers gymnastics for people with intellectual disabilities and autism.
    • Recreas Watersport offers adapted water sports for people with disabilities and their environment.
    • De Veldmuis sports centre is adapted for people with disabilities. For example, all halls, changing rooms and offices of the sports department are accessible. Six parking spaces for people with disabilities are provided at the main entrance. De Veldmuis houses sports associations for people with disabilities.
    • City Golf organises golf throughout the city of Geraardsbergen. It is accessible to everyone and they also feel free to adapt their activity.
    • Skate park The Hills/omnis sports ground De Plage is freely accessible for people with disabilities.
     

    Address

    Weverijstraat 20
    9500 Geraardsbergen
    Belgium

    Telephone number

    +32 54 43 44 20
  • Municipality of Nijlen

    Get an UiTPAS Nijlen at chance rate on presentation of your EDC card at 1 of the sales points. With the UiTPAS, you can save points at various leisure activities in all participating municipalities and exchange them for all kinds of benefits. With an UiTPAS Nijlen with a chance fare, you also receive discounts at various leisure activities IN NIJLEN, KESSEL and BEVEL. More info on UiTPAS Nijlen at www.nijlen.be/uitpasnijlen or via uitpas@nijlen.be or 03 410 0211.

    Address

    Kerkstraat, 4
    2560 Nijlen
    Belgium

    Telephone number

    +32 3 410 02 11
  • Tourism Dendermonde

    The Town Hall is located on the Grote Markt. Two parking spaces are available for disabled visitors next to the Town Hall. On the ground floor you will find Toerisme Dendermonde (accessibility label A+), which has a spacious reception office where visitors can ask all their questions about the recreational possibilities of the city and the region (such as walking, cycling, accommodation, group excursions,...). Also discover the visitor centre in the Cloth Hall. This takes you on a journey through the city's past and tells you the story of 'Dendermonde on its fortress' and why this city was fortified with a bastioned fortress over the centuries. When you present your disability card, you will receive a product from our range.

    Address

    Stadhuis - Grote Markt
    9200 Dendermonde
    Belgium

    Telephone number

    +32 52 21 39 56
  • IVEBICA Library Hemiksem-Schelle-Niel

    • Note available reporting free library and fabdij membership and practical concessions for cardholders.
    • Physical and other obstacles removed as far as possible
    • Individual tailor-made solutions as necessary

    Address

    Heuvelstraat 111
    2620 Hemiksem
    Belgium

    Telephone number

    +32 3 288 27 40
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