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CAFE continues to spread the word across Europe, whilst the team continues to expand with new Ambassador Danny Mills, two new members of staff and Teresa Silva representing disabled sports in Spain.

We have also prepared Disabled Supporters guide for the UEFA Champions League Final in Madrid and the UEFA Europa League Final in Hamburg. Moreover we are adding more resources in our website as the CAFE leaflet and other templates that can help you set up a disabled supporters association in your club. We hope this information is valuable, but you can always contact us directly if you need.

We hope you enjoy CAFE News!

CAFE is supported by the UEFA and is working closely with its 53 associations to improve access in European football stadia.

The UEFA Champions League Final - Madrid Guide

We have specially prepared Disabled Supporters guide for the UEFA Champions League Final that will take place in the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium in Madrid. Please find guides in English, German and Italian here [+]

For general Madrid tourist information for disabled people please click here [+]  

The UEFA Europa League Final - Hambur Guide

We have also prepared Disabled Supporters guide for those who needs information about the UEFA Europa League Final that will take place in the HSH Nordbank Arena in Hamburg. Please find guides in English and Spanish here [+]

Danny Mills joins CAFE as Ambassador

Danny believes in equal access for everybody and it is with this belief and his strong influence in the world of football that he joins CAFE as an Ambassador to raise disability awareness and ensure that all disabled people can follow football in Europe by achieving equality of access to the game. [+]

 Two new members of staff joined CAFE team

We would like to welcome two new members of staff to our team. Karolina Zaleska took over the position of Administration Manager and Elena Karpukhina joined us as the Eastern European Development Officer. Please find more information on Karolina and Elena here [+] 

 Teresa Silva joins Advisory Group

Teresa Silva is the Founder and Managing Director of Fundación También in Spain.

The project was launched in 2000 and since then the Foundation has been working continuously and actively towards the inclusivity for disabled people in the world of adapted sports.
She joins CAFE with her thorough knowledge of disability challenges in Spain and her vast experience in accessibility issues in sports. [+]

About CAFE Leaflet

The first CAFE leaflet is now printed and available for download on the website. It's an introductory document that explains CAFE's objectives and activities and how we will work to improve access in football stadia and raise disability awareness in Europe.[+]

CAFE in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland

In last month CAFE had a very successful meetings in Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. CAFE met with National Football Associations of both countries and with Disabled Supporters Groups and people passionate to initiate national activities. Full report of UK & Eire Development Officer can be found here [+] 

Atlético de Madrid Update

On the 15th of March took place the first informative meeting with the new group. All disabled fans from the club were invited. At this moment, there are around 30 disabled fans who would be part of the new association, that has been receiving a huge support from the Atlético de Madrid Foundation and CAFE. [+]

Roving Reporters

We have a new section in our website dedicated to reports from disabled fans who travel to matches around Europe. If you want to publish a report about your recent experiences, get in touch with us. [+]

Homeless World Cup

CAFE is delighted to inform you about the Homeless World Cup's new initiatives that allow you to take a stand to end homelessness through football.
The Corporate Cup, the Football Box and Volunteer Rio: A 2010 Challenge are three great opportunities to help to end homelessness in the world. [+]

IBSA World Blind Football Championships 2010 

IBSA World Blind Football Championships 14th - 22nd August 2010, Hereford. Get your ticket! You may buy as many tickets as you require in any one session up to a maximum of ten tickets per day, and you may go back into the ticketing service at any time to buy additional tickets. To find more information or to purchase your ticket please click here [+]
 

Parlez-vous français?

Sprechen Sie Deutsch? ¿Hablas espanõl? If you understand at least one of the previous questions and have some free time on your hands, we would love to hear from you. CAFE is determined to be as inclusive as possible and as well as an accessible website we continue to develop information in different languages so that we can reach more fans across Europe. We are looking for volunteers to join our team as translators, if you are interested get in touch. [+]

Thanks for reading CAFE News!
 

News:

+ The UEFA Champions League Final - Madrid Disabled guide

+ The UEFA Europa League Final 

+ Danny Mills joins CAFE as Ambassador

+ Two new members of staff

+ Teresa Silva joins Advisory Group

+ About CAFE leaflet

+ CAFE in Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland

+ Atlético de Madrid Update

+ Roving Reporters

+ Homeless World Cup

+ IBSA Blind Football Championship

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