Name Change to Level Playing Field

We have been overwhelmed by the number of emails and messages of support we have received for our name change to better reflect the Social Model of disability.

Some of you have also forwarded us some links to sites giving more information on the Social Model so thanks very much for that. Click on the links below to view them:

http://www.daii.org/about/social_model_of_disability/

http://www.redcross.org.uk/What-we-do/Teaching-resources/Teacher-briefings/Disability

http://www.disabilitywales.org/about/social-model

http://odi.dwp.gov.uk/about-the-odi/the-social-model.php

http://www.mdctrailblazers.org/campaigning/social-model

http://www.peoplefirstltd.com/index.php

And for a tongue in cheek explanation of the various models of disability please click on the link below.

http://sinnlos.st/help/index.html

Level Playing Field Weeks of Action Update

The Level Playing Field is now one week in and we have received further messages of support as shown below.

“As an ex-player and disabled man, I believe that football has a positive role to play in bringing everyone together from all communities. It should therefore be fully accessible. I am proud to be an Ambassador of this important charity and wish the Level Playing Field every success during this season’s weeks of action.” Danny Wallace, LPF Ambassador.

"We would like to wish every success to this year's Level Playing Field. This important campaign strives to break down the barriers faced by disabled people when trying to attend football matches and other sporting events and is to be welcomed and celebrated." Paul Elliott and Garth Crooks, Football's Equality Ambassadors

'The Football Licensing Authority welcomes this seasons Level Playing Field campaign, as it forms part of the many excellent works already undertaken by NADS. We are delighted to hear that NADS is also changing its name trading name to Level Playing Field which makes good sense. On behalf of all of us at the FLA, I would like to wish everyone involved a very successful 2 weeks of action in further raising disability and access awareness.’ Paul Darling, Chairman, Football Licensing Authority

Ruth Shaw, Chief Executive, Football Licensing Authority said “The Football Licensing Authority has enjoyed excellent relationships with the National Association of Disabled Supporters, working together to publish Accessible Stadia in the interest of delivering better access not just at football grounds but at all sporting venues. I warmly welcome Level Playing Field – both the fortnight of action and the new name, and look forward to our continued collaboration.”

And finally....

I just wanted to personally and on behalf of the Football Safety Officers Association wish you continued success as you rename and rebrand NADS. Although the name of your tremendous association has changed some things will never change namely your ongoing comitment to improving the facilities, amenities, service and respect for all disabled people who visit our football grounds. I wish you every success with this excellent initiative when the name Level Playing Field sums up all you constantly strive to encourage and achieve in ensuring disabled people are seen as and regarded as an integral part of the wider football community. Again may this initiative take you from strength to strength since it is what you truly deserve. Best wishes. Jim Chalmers, President, Football Safety Officers Association.

To view the full list of messages of support please click here.

We have also added a news article with details of what some of the Clubs around the country are doing. We will continue to update this as and when we receive further information about what is being done. To view this article please click here.

Website Update

We announced last week the launch of our new website - www.levelplayingfield.org.uk. At the time we informed you that it was a work in progress and asked you to bear with us. This is still the case and we are working towards getting it fully functional as quickly as we can. We appreciate your patience whilst this is happening. We have already received some very positive and helpful feedback from our members so please do feel free to contact us with any comments.

New Contact Email addresses

Now that we have changed our name to Level Playing Field we have also changed our contact email addresses to:

info@levelplayingfield.org.uk and jackie@levelplayingfield.org.uk

Our contact telephone number has not changed.

Level Playing Field on Facebook and Twitter

You can keep upto date with what we are doing by following us on Twitter and joining us on Facebook. We have set up new pages so if you were a fan of the NADS Facebook page and followed us on Twitter please click on the logo's or text below to access the new pages.

Level Playing Field on Facebook

Level Playing Field on Twitter

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Level Playing Field: The Meridian, 4 Copthall House, Station Square, Coventry, CV1 2FL
Helpline: 0845 230 6237 | Email: info@levelplayingfield.org.uk | Web: www.levelplayingfield.org.uk
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