Since 2022, NAR participants rated their municipality on various aspects such as autism-friendliness and knowledge. In addition, they assessed the availability of autism-specific facilities in their municipality.
Municipal award
Based on the ratings, which can be found on the NAR in figures page, each year the municipality that is the most autism-friendly according to our participants is designated.
In 2023, this Municipal Award was presented for the first time to the municipality of Veldhoven. In 2024, it was Apeldoorn's turn!
The results of the assessment by the NAR participants also map out which municipalities are already well on their way in terms of autism-friendly policies and which municipalities still have steps to take to offer more support to their residents with autism. The Municipal Award thus helps make all of the Netherlands more autism-friendly.