Danny Mills Fundraiser

On 18th April, Danny Mills will be completing the Brighton Marathon in a wheelchair, to raise money for both NADS and ASBAH. To support Danny in what he is doing please make a donation by clicking here. To find out more about the challenge and why Danny is doing this please click on the picture of Danny Mills below.

And in addition to Danny's very welcome NADS/ASBAH fundraising initiative - one of our disabled supporters, Paul Smith is also busy with his own fundraiser event for another worthy cause, the Great Ormond Street Hospital. Three great charities (if we do say so ourselves) - good luck guys and thanks for all your efforts.

Paul is 51 years old, an Ex-Royal Naval serviceman, who on the 17th April 2010 will complete 51 laps - 20 miles of the Emirates Stadium, a monumental task for anyone!

NADS AGM and Trustees Nominations

Don't forget to register for the AGM on 26th May 2010 at Wembley Stadium as places are filling up fast. The RSVP form is on the website and can be accessed by clicking here. If you wish to be considered for a position as a Trustee the nominations form can also be accessed on the website and by clicking here.

Giving Discrimination a kick in the NADS

RADAR's bimonthly New Bulletin In Focus article features the NADS Chair, Joyce Cook. To read Joyce's interview please click here. To read the full New Bulletin please click here.

Political Update

NADS was interested to hear the government's latest proposals to give fans a far greater say. To read more about this story click here.

For more information, see NADS political downloads section of the website by clicking here. You may also find the following documents of particular interest:

• Original recommendations of the 1998 Football Task Force - Improving Facilities for Disabled Supporters
• All Party Parliamentary Football Group Inquiry - English Football and its Governance

Fans Comments

To view some of the latest comments from around the grounds please click on the relevant links below. If you are a travelling fan, or want to add a comment about your own club, please visit the clubs section on our website and leave your comments on that club. Alternatively email info@nads.org.uk with your comments and we will add them for you.

NADS lends its support to DisabledGo’s mission and access appraisals

We are delighted to announce that NADS will be sharing access information with an organisation called DisabledGo. DisabledGo is an award-winning disability organisation that has been in operation since 2000. They produce online access guides to a huge range of venues and currently profile over 100 sports grounds and stadiums, including the English and Scottish National Stadiums. To read more about this partnership please click here.

London 2012 pledges more tickets for British fans and urges everyone to ‘sign up’ for ticketing information this year

The London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) today announced more details of its ticketing plans and invited sports fans all over the country to ‘sign up’ and register their interest. By signing up to www.tickets.london2012.com, people will be able to indicate which sports they are interested in and receive updates on major sporting events, test events and London 2012 developments – plus they will be among the first to find out when tickets go on sale in 2011 and how to apply for them. To read the full press release please click here.

Phil Clarke celebrates Never Watch Alone success

Phil Clarke joined 80 people at the DW Stadium last night to celebrate the achievement made by the Never Watch Alone Initiative in Wigan over the last 12 months, and looks forward to another successful year in 2010.

The GB and Wigan Rugby legend is ambassador of the scheme which is in partnership with NADS and provides opportunities for people from the Wigan area with a learning disability to accompany a Warriors and Latics fans to games at the DW Stadium. To read more about the evening please click here.

Picture taken at the celebration evening

South West Fans Forum - 26th February 2010

On 26th February NADS held its first Fans Forum of 2010. The forum took place in the South West at Bristol City Football Club. To view a copy of the notes from the Forum please click here.

Our Game, Our Time!

The Football Supporters Europe have started a campaign called Our Game, Our Time! To read about the full campaign please click here. For an idea of what it is about read the paragraph below.

Do you like football games on Mondays at 9pm or on Tuesdays at 5.30pm? Do you have to take one or even more days off work frequently to watch your beloved team? Have you ever organised costly travel, but in the last moment the match was postponed by the professional league? Are you in favour of 5 different kick-off times for five matches for one match day?

News Round Up

RNIB's new Lost and Found Campaign calls for improved support for people losing their sight. To read more and complete their survey please click here.
The London 2012 Organising Committee has recently announced its Get Ahead School Leavers Programme. For more information please click here.
Oxford City FC become one of Oxfordshire's first deaf friendly football clubs. To read the full article please click here.
Deaf Alerter are running a series of CPD events to provide best practice guidance on the various legislative duties to provide fire safety and evacuation for disabled people. For more information please click here.
Phil Neville backs disability football. For the full article click here.
Birmingham City FC DSA - Quiz night success. For the full article please click here.

Membership

Join us today to get involved with NADS projects and campaigns and to help shape the future for disabled supporters as we continue to strive for an equality of experience for all fans.
It's easy to join - just complete the membership form which can be found on the NADS website in the membership download section or by clicking here. Return your completed form to NADS, PO Box 2909, Reading, RG1 9LD or by email to info@nads.org.uk. If you need help in completing the form or need alternative formats, please contact us by email or on 0845 230 6237.

You can also pay online with a credit/debit card here and you just need to make sure you let us know the donation is for your membership. You can do this in the information box at Just Giving and we ask that you follow this up with an email confirmation to info@nads.org.uk.

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