From disabled
To Re-abled
There are over 10,000 physically challenged children and young adults living in the Netherlands who are left at home due to low expectations and poor prosthetics, which can lead to social isolation.
In 2020, the Bibian Mentel Foundation developed the program: 'The Re-Abled' in collaboration with orthopedic instrument maker Frank Jol. Through better guidance and the right prosthesis, we help anyone with a physical challenge get the most out of themselves.
Similarly, Bibian herself went from abled to disabled and through the right tools, mentality and guidance, became Re-Abled. This resulted in 128 gold medals and three paralympic titles. Read below the stories of the people we have already been privileged to help with our program.
Heroic Stories
Lizzie van der Bas
The Re-Abled project has caused enormous change in the life of Lizzie van der Bas (7). "I can really do anything I want."
Merijn Koek
Merijn Koek: "In my adolescence sports was a must, I didn't always like it. Since I met Bibian Mentel, that has changed."
Jayley Krewinkel
Jayley Krewinkel is completely used to her new JUMP prosthesis. Every morning she tells her parents, "Just give me that spring!"
Re-Abled program
Your dream
During a personal intake interview, we like to listen to your dream. Where are you now and where would you like to go in your life? If everything is possible, where does your passion lie? The sky is the limit!
Plan of action
After your intake interview, we make a personal plan of action. In this we look at the right tool, guidance in movement and mindset and together we make a financial plan.
Getting Started
Together with our professionals you will work hard on your goals. In this phase, your tool will be measured and you will learn to use it. Step by step, your dream becomes reality.
Questions? Email Charlotte@bibianmentelfoundati on.nl
More Hero Stories
Lizzie van der Bas
''This is me and I'm just super happy!''
Susan King
"In the end, I always try to participate and always succeed!
Pim Horrée
"Falling down, getting up and on again ... I'm training for the TCS Amsterdam Marathon!"
Bibian Mentel
Achieving small and big victories in your development is what matters. Dare to follow your passion and become the best version of yourself.
Xan Engelsman
Xan Engelsman is happy with his new prosthesis and is now playing field hockey at a higher level than before. "This leg really makes a difference. I'm faster!"
Lionel Goorissen
Lionel has been looking for the right prosthesis for a long time. The Mentelity Foundation's JUMP has been a new start in his life for him.
Joselien Koopmans
Joselien hid her prosthesis because she didn't want to be different. From Bibian, she learned to radiate strength instead of insecurity.
Siep from Groningen
Siep always has to distribute his energy well due to his challenge, but since taking snowboarding lessons, his fitness has only improved.
Larissa de Groot
Larissa became more independent in her wheelchair through the Mentelity Games. After the adventure in the mountains, she even dared to travel alone to London.
