Level Playing Field 2010 - 13th to 28th March 2010

By now you should have received information about the NADS Level Playing Field Campaign for 2010 which is focusing on ambulant disabled supporters. If you have not received this information please click here.

We would love to know if you are planning on doing something. If you have not already informed us please email info@nads.org.uk with a summary of what you plan on doing.

Some of the activities that have already been arranged include a Disability Awareness day which is being run by Darlington Supporters Trust and a festival/competition for disabled adults from the local community which is being run by Tranmere Rovers after which everyone will be invited into the ground to watch the match against Hartlepool United. A number of other clubs have confirmed that they are planning something for the Level Playing Field and will be finalising the details in the near future. Spurs are hoping to have one of their younger ambulant disabled fans to be the team mascot at a fixture over the two week period.

South West Fans Forum

NADS is pleased to announce that the first disabled fans forum of 2010 will take place at Bristol City FC on 26th February 2010. It will commence at 13.00 for 13.30 and finish at 16.00. Everyone is welcome. To book your place please email info@nads.org.uk or call 0845 230 6237 by 5th February with your contact details and any special requirements you may have. We will send all attendees further information and directions ahead of the forum.

The Trailblazers Leisure Report

A little while ago NADS reported that disabled people aged between 16 and 30 were carrying out an undercover survey of cinemas, pubs and stadiums to test accessibility for wheelchair users. They did a great job - well done Trailblazers from all of us at NADS. To view a copy of their report please click here.

Commission to hold Inquiry into harassment of disabled people

The Equality and Human Rights Commission recently announced that it intends to conduct a Formal Inquiry into disability related harassment in England, Scotland and Wales and how public authorities are protecting disabled people’s human rights to live free from violence and abuse. To view the full article please click here.

Gary Benham's World Cup Blog

Gary is the Head of Communications at the British High Commission in Pretoria. To keep up to date on what is happening in the run up to the World Cup 2010 please click here. We also want to hear from disabled England fans hoping to go out to South Africa for the World Cup and if you are not going, then why not. Please drop us a line with your plans or not as the case may be to the usual address - info@nads.org.uk.

David's commentary help's blind Canaries fans

Football-mad David Davenport is so keen on helping others enjoy the beautiful game, that as well as helping to referee and run the Norfolk Christian Football League, David spends most Norwich City home games commentating on the latest fortunes of the team for blind supporters. To view the full article please click here.

Danny Mills Wheelchair Challenge

Danny Mills will be visiting a number of clubs during the LPF weeks of action to promote his upcoming marathon challenge and culminating in a visit to Brighton and Hove Albion FC in the build up to the Brighton Marathon on 18th April. For more information about Danny's fundraising awareness event please click here and you can donate online by clicking here.

Ooops.......in our recent press release about this event we listed two of Danny's previous clubs - Manchester City and Leeds United. We forgot to mention that he'd also proudly played for Norwich City, Charlton Athletic, Middlesborough, Hull City and Derby County as some of our members have rightly reminded us!

CAFE Job Opportunity

The Centre for Access to Football in Europe (CAFE) is seeking a dynamic and self motivated Development Officer for Eastern Europe. The successful candidate will report directly to the CAFE Managing Director and work closely with the CAFE Administration Manager. To read more about this opportunity please click here.

Fans Comments

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Action for Access campaign

Leonard Cheshire is calling all budding artists, designers and photographers to help launch their Action for Access campaign. They are looking for new images to help illustrate the access issues facing disabled people. The winning entry will win £50 of Amazon vouchers and the design will feature on the Action for Access campaign toolkits. Click here to find out how to enter.

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