WELCOME TO THE PARTICIPATION ACT ADVISORY COUNCIL
AMSTERDAM
Who are we and what does the Amsterdam Participation Act Advisory Council do?
What is the Participation Act?
The Participation Act is a Dutch law from 2015. This law helps people who are able to work but need support to do so. This also applies to people with an occupational disability. The aim of the law is to enable everyone to participate in society, for example by doing paid work or voluntary work. The municipalities implement the act and provide guidance where necessary. If working is not possible, the municipality offers income support.
What is the Participation Act Advisory Council and why does it exist?
The Amsterdam Participation Act Advisory Council is a group of residents who advise the municipality on issues related to work and income. We represent the voices of Amsterdam residents who fall under the Participation Act to the mayor and aldermen and to the Work, Participation, and Income Department of the municipality of Amsterdam.
About us: who is on the advisory board?
The Advisory Board consists of Samar Shaalan, Didi Luijckx, Edgard Gommeren, Richard Janse, Gijs Heuff, Willem Lubbersen, Ron Rövekamp, and Muriël Richard.
The members meet on the first Wednesday of the month, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Cliëntenbelang Amsterdam. The meetings are open to the public. Please send an email via the contact form if you would like to attend a meeting.
What exactly does the advisory board do?
The Advisory Council provides the municipality with solicited and unsolicited advice on the Participation Act. We listen to people's voices and experiences. We do this through conversations and meetings with them. We do this voluntarily and independently. In this way, we make the voice of the citizen heard.