{"id":1270,"date":"2025-06-16T20:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-06-16T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/labodicton.be\/pmr-croquons-la-vie\/the-non-profit-organization-pmr-croquons-la-vie-a-mouscron-label-for-genuine-accessibility-everywhere-and-for-all-i-am-determined-to-make-a-difference\/"},"modified":"2025-09-27T19:20:12","modified_gmt":"2025-09-27T17:20:12","slug":"the-non-profit-organization-pmr-croquons-la-vie-a-mouscron-label-for-genuine-accessibility-everywhere-and-for-all-i-am-determined-to-make-a-difference","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pmr-croquons-la-vie.com\/en\/the-non-profit-organization-pmr-croquons-la-vie-a-mouscron-label-for-genuine-accessibility-everywhere-and-for-all-i-am-determined-to-make-a-difference\/","title":{"rendered":"The non-profit organization PMR Croquons la vie, a Mouscron label for genuine accessibility everywhere and for all: \u201cI am determined to make a difference\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Mich\u00e8le has already visited several establishments in the ‘cit\u00e9 hurlue’. – D.R. <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n

A few months ago, PMR Croquons la vie was still just a project in Mich\u00e8le Steurbaut’s mind, which she shared with us. Today, the concept has launched and is growing gradually: \u201cI have signed with the notary; we are now a non-profit organization,\u201d Mich\u00e8le smiles. The non-profit has a logo, ongoing visits, and a simple mission: to make the true accessibility of Horeca establishments visible. \u201cWhen you see this logo on a storefront, it won’t just be a symbol: it will be the guarantee that the place has been verified by relevant individuals, right down to the restrooms.\u201d \u201cAdvice has also been given to restaurateurs: it is truly a project by PMR for PMR,\u201d she emphasizes. And this is not limited to Mouscron: the idea is indeed to expand to other cities, after an initial local testing phase. <\/p>\n\n

\u201cI AM DISABLED, BUT NOT STUPID\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

No major announcement for now. The press conference will come in September. \u201cI am moving to test, not to create a buzz,\u201d Mich\u00e8le Steurbaut emphasizes. \u201cWe have already visited several places such as La Blommerie, L\u2019Isola Bella, La Cloche, and Brasserie de l\u2019Ours. These are open-minded, attentive people.\u201dThe non-profit’s approach is deliberately direct. \u201cI am not here to wage war on those who do not want to move forward, but to highlight those who are committed,\u201d she states. She primarily targets establishments with a quality approach: \u201cI aim for gastronomy, beautiful places. But sometimes, snack bars are more accessible than Michelin-starred restaurants. It must also be said that dining for all also includes brasseries and everyday restaurants like pizzerias.\u201d Without mincing words, Mich\u00e8le states plainly: \u201cI am disabled, but not stupid. There are places where accessibility hasn’t even been considered. Even in the Gault & Millau guide, it was vague until recently. Now, they have added the mention ‘accessible restrooms’. And for all of Belgium, only six addresses are listed\u2026 In Mouscron, we will do better, I am sure.\u201dWith her partner Emmanuelle P\u00e9traman, she is implementing a rigorous process: \u201cWe verify ourselves. Not just a ramp at the entrance, but full access, including to the restrooms. And once validated, we display the logo. It will be visible, and the information will be published with photos on our website, which will be ready soon; until then, we post everything on Facebook.\u201d<\/p>\n\n

SHAKING UP THE RESTAURANT INDUSTRY STANDARDS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

\u201cPoliticians have not yet understood that it is time to make things happen for people with disabilities. I fully intend to make a difference, and I can see that my project is starting to get a reaction; I have even planned to meet a minister,\u201d Mich\u00e8le regrets. For now, PMR Croquons la vie is progressing on a voluntary basis and with determination. \u201cIf we don’t help, if we don’t make on-site observations, nothing will change. I’ve spoken to others, and we are thinking about structuring this further.\u201d Meanwhile, the non-profit is issuing a call: \u201cDear owners of accessible establishments, if you wish to be certified or even become testing members, please contact us. We will come, we will verify, and if everything complies, you will receive your logo.\u201d<\/p>\n\n

By Oph\u00e9lie Wagnon<\/p>\n\n

Source: https:\/\/www.sudinfo.be\/id1008318\/article\/2025-06-16\/lasbl-pmr-croquons-la-vie-un-label-mouscronnois-pour-une-accessibilite-bien<\/a><\/p>\n\n

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