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Accessible print (18pt. or larger)

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Audio description

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Mobile payment

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Wheelchair-friendly restroom

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Barrier-free building and passageways that are sufficiently wide

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Stairs with handrail

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Accessible lift

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Barrier-free access and steps accompanied by ramp

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Amsterdam Netball

The Amsterdam Book Club

Friday Night Skate Amsterdam

Life Drawing Amsterdam

TopRow Amsterdam

Stichting Interculturele Participatie van Chinese Families

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WesterHarmonie

The WesterHarmonie orchestra is always looking for amateur musicians of a certain level to join their Friday evening practices and performances on a membership basis.

Expat Padel Club AMS

easylaughs

easylaughs was formed in Amsterdam in the spring of 2005. It offers weekend and weekday evening improvisation and stand-up comedy classes in English. It also hosts weekly public performances and everyone is welcome to join.

Indonesia Nederland Youth Society

This is a group of Dutch and Indonesian students and young professionals, supported by the Indonesian Embassy in The Hague and the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs. It aims to facilitate dialogue and a relationship between the two countries, and it has chapters in both the Netherlands and Indonesia.

Amsterdam International Community (AIC)

AIC is a not-for-profit organisation created to inspire, connect, and foster a sense of belonging in the community. Through various social events and information sessions, AIC actively supports internationals in embracing and enjoying the vibrancy of this cosmopolitan city.

Amsterdam Black Women Meetup

This group is for black women in Amsterdam (and its surrounding areas) to come together, have fun, and support each other. It is focused on providing a safe space for black women to be themselves and not feel self-conscious. You can join and contact the group on Meetup.

Polish Professional Women in the Netherlands

This organisation supports women of Polish descent with training and tools to advance their careers, build their networks, and grow as professionals. They organise events including themed breakfasts, workshops, and entrepreneurs’ evenings.

Smashing Pink

Smashing Pink is Europe's first and the world's largest LGBTI+ tennis club!
Smashing Pink was founded in 1996 after the participation in the 1994 Gay Games in New York by a group of gay and lesbian tennis enthusiasts. They are an official club of the Royal Dutch Lawn Tennis Association (KNLTB). Smashing Pink has approximately 275 club members covering all the different gender and sexual identities, with nationalities from all over the world.

FOTOfactory

Private Institute of Photography FOTOfactory offers digital and analogue photography and film courses and workshops in both English and Dutch. Courses range from a few days to a full three-year course.

JoySing

JoySing is a social singing group aimed at helping people to develop their language skills by singing along to Dutch songs. Meetings are open to all and are about having fun and getting to know each other as well as improving your Dutch.

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