NADS AGM 2010

Photo of Joyce Cook, David Bernstein and Lord Richard Rosser at the start of the Annual General Meeting NADS 11th AGM took place at Wembley Stadium on 26th May and recorded its highest ever attendance figures. Disabled supporters, club and football authority representatives and various disability groups made the journey to Wembley to be addressed by leading members of the 2018 World Cup Bid and the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, as well as other disabled supporter organisations. The Never Watch Alone Initiative and Wolverhampton Football For All Project also gave presentations highlighting the work that is being done at a local level.

Opening speeches were given by David Bernstein, NADS President and Lord Richard Rosser, NADS Vice-President.

NADS has received some great feedback from delegates that attended. To view this feed back and to read a fuller review of the day please click here.

You can download a copy of the NADS Annual Report for 2009/10 here.

Support for the England 2018 Bid

NADS Member signing the England Flag for 2018 Everyone present at the NADS AGM showed their support for the Bid by signing an England flag which was presented to Simon Johnson by 2009 NADS Fan of the Year Mark Stevens and NADS Secretary Jeanette Dodd. On receiving the flag Simon Johnson, Chief Operating Officer, England 2018 said:

“England 2018 is delighted to have the backing of NADS and its members. Joyce Cook and the NADS team have been extremely helpful in advising us of the specific needs of England’s passionate disabled supporters, with regard to stadium accessibility, transportation needs and other logistics relevant to a tournament of this nature. It is important to us that we get this right and we have taken this into account in our plans for a FIFA World Cup that everyone can enjoy. We have also worked with The FA and partners to develop exciting plans for disability football in England and around the world.”

To show your support please visit the England 2018 website.

Come on England!

'Have your say' - Review of Disabled Supporter Procedures at Manchester United FC

Manchester United has recently commissioned a review of its disabled supporter practices and procedures. The club has appointed Richard Whittle, Senior Lecturer in Law at Sheffield Hallam University to examine the way in which the Club allocates tickets to disabled supporters and, if any are necessary, make recommendations as to how the Club may need to change its procedures to ensure continued compliance with current and future equality legislation. The focus for this review will be whether the Club treats disabled supporters less favourably than non-disabled supporters.

Please address any of your comments to R.Whittle@shu.ac.uk and ensure that they are submitted before 30 June 2010. All responses will only be seen by Richard, and will be treated confidentially.

World Cup South Africa™ News

FIFA.com to Broadcast Internation Sign Video Reports

Video reports from all 64 matches of the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™ will be broadcast in International Sign on FIFA.com. To view the full story please click here.

Audio Described Commentary to be provided for partially sighted and blind fans

NADS has recently learnt that audio described commentary will be provided for partially sighted and blind fans attending the World Cup Finals. It seems that it is unfortunately too late to apply for tickets but if you are already going, have a ticket and require this service, we'd suggest that you contact the organisers directly. Contact details can be found by clicking here.

London 2012 News

London 2012 mascots launched to world

The London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) recently unveiled its Olympic Mascot, Wenlock and Paralympic Mascot, Mandeville.

Wenlock and Mandeville were created from the last drops of steel left over from the construction of the final support girder for the Olympic Stadium. To read the full story please click here.

London 2012: A Legacy for Disabled People

London 2012 has launched a new document which aims to set new standards and change perceptions. To read this document please click here.

LOCOG’s recruitment outreach programme for disabled people

To read more about LOCOG's diversity and inclusion strategy please click here.

NDCS is gearing up for Deaf Awareness Week in June

Deaf Awareness Week Logo Deaf Awareness Week takes place this year from 28 June to 4 July and the theme will be “Look at me”. Find out what NDCS is doing and what you can do here.

Paddy Cronesberry nominated for Boro's Supporter of the Season Award

Unsung hero Paddy Cronesberry, who has been nominated for Boro's Supporter of the Season award, is a true champion for disabled fans.

As chairman of the Middlesbrough Disabled Supporters Association, he makes sure his members enjoy a fair deal at football matches all over the country. To read the full article please click here.

News in Brief

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