Which accessibility requirements apply legally at events?

There is no single fixed law for accessibility at events. The relevant frameworks are the Algemene Wet Gelijke Behandeling (AWGB), the Besluit bouwwerken leefomgeving (Bbl) for physical access and the Arbowet for employees. For public events, the municipal event permit applies, with requirements for escape routes and emergency plans that take people with disabilities into account. In practice that means: a wheelchair-accessible entrance and sanitary facilities, an accessible escape route and, on request, provisions such as a hearing loop, subtitling or a sign language interpreter. Advisory bodies are the municipality, Ieder(in) and the Netherlands Institute for Human Rights. Live Impact checks your event on these points and arranges the provisions.

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