Aveleijn

Aveleijn

Borne, Netherlands

DisabilityHealthEnvironment & Climate
Regional reach
Profile last updated: August 25, 2026

About

Aveleijn is a non-profit organisation based in Borne, Netherlands working on disability, health, environment & climate.

Aveleijn is a non-profit care and support organisation that has been active for more than 50 years, offering care, support, treatment and advice to children, young people, adults and seniors with an intellectual disability or low social functioning. Its services include 24-hour supported living, ambulant support for people living independently, day activities and a behandel- en adviescentrum for diagnostics and treatment. Aveleijn operates around 80 locations in Twente and the municipality of Berkelland in the Netherlands, with its head office in Borne. Its core values are Ontmoeten, Ontwikkelen and Ondersteunen, and its mission is a life full of meaning. The organisation also runs a sustainability programme aimed at reducing the environmental impact of care, supports clients in developing their own identity and goals, and involves clients in innovation projects. Clients can manage their care plans through the Caren portal. Aveleijn works with schools and knowledge institutions, and offers volunteer and internship opportunities.

Location

Borne, Netherlands

Focus areas

careintellectual disabilitydisability supportTwenteBerkellandinnovationsustainabilityexperience experts

Languages

NL

Causes & programmes

Causes

DisabilityHealthEnvironment & Climate

Works for

People with disabilitiesChildrenYouthElderly people

How they work

Direct services

Programmes

Living Lab

Disability

Loan service and testing centre for care technology and innovation, where staff and clients test assistive products for fitness, communication and self-reliance.

Leerwijzer

Education

Tailored learning programme that helps clients acquire everyday skills such as using a computer, travelling by bus, cooking and other personal goals.

Team SAM

Disability

Team of experience experts with intellectual disabilities who share personal stories to inspire others and show that everyone has abilities and talents.

Aardewerk

Environment & Climate

Sustainability programme based on five pillars: food, mobility, goods and waste, green living environment, and buildings and energy, with a focus on awareness among staff, clients and stakeholders.

Funding & support

Ways to support

Volunteer

Credentials & affiliations

Partnerships

Saxion, Universiteit Twente

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