{"id":94734,"date":"2026-06-25T12:16:14","date_gmt":"2026-06-25T12:16:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/access-i.be\/een-gecertificeerd-zwembad-betekent-zorgeloos-zwemmen\/"},"modified":"2026-06-25T13:52:56","modified_gmt":"2026-06-25T13:52:56","slug":"a-certified-swimming-pool-means-swimming-with-peace-of-mind","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/access-i.be\/en\/a-certified-swimming-pool-means-swimming-with-peace-of-mind\/","title":{"rendered":"A certified swimming pool means swimming with peace of mind"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-start=\"65\" data-end=\"328\">Going to the swimming pool is an activity that appeals to people of all ages. During warm summer days, but also throughout the year, young and old alike enjoy the paddling pool or swim a few lengths in the main pool. Swimming is beneficial for both body and mind.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"330\" data-end=\"529\">In 2026, 19 Walloon swimming pools are Access-i certified and provide reliable information about their level of accessibility. 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