Level Playing Field were approached by Luke Culling from Leyton Orient Community Sports Programme (LOCSP) several weeks ago about our getting involved in a project to help bring local students closer to their local communities. As a result on the 7th November, Level Playing Field assisted LOCSP in hosting a Disability Awareness Event.
Level Playing Field was joined by Guide Dogs and the National Deaf Children’s Society. The day consisted of a session by the NDCS which introduced the students to deaf awareness and British Sign Language. Guide Dogs also ran a session about the work that they do, the life of a Guide Dog and blind awareness. The third session was an around the ground tour which introduced some of the issues facing disabled football supporters when going to watch a match. That day was completed by the students presenting what they had learned in small groups back to the rest of the students.To read more about this event please follow this link.
Never About us Without Us – LPF is pleased to announce two new DSAs
We are delighted to announce the forming of two new Disabled Supporters Associations. Wolverhampton Wanderers DSA hosted their first AGM on Wednesday 28th November 2012 at Molineux, whilst Norwich City DSA will do the same on Tuesday 4th December 2012 at Carrow Road.
Level Playing Field has been involved in assisting both groups getting started and we are delighted to see them launched officially before the festive season. Both set of fans and clubs have been fully engaged in the process and are looking forward to working together to improve the disabled supporters’ experience.
For more information on the Norwich City DSA AGM please click here.
Please look out for additional info on our website on the DSA section for each of the clubs.
2012 Fans Awards
To coincide with the launch of our new website and logo we are revamping our Fans Awards to reflect our broader remit of representing disabled sports fans across a wide variety of sports. The Awards will now run on a yearly basis, and will be open for nominations from January to December each year.
So, here’s a reminder for you all to make sure that you nominate those who deserve to be recognised for their work. The nomination window for the 2012 awards is open until the end December, so get nominating! The award winners will be announced in the New Year.
It’s quick and easy to nominate just send an email to info@levelplayingfield.org.uk saying who you are nominating and why they would be a worthy winner. For more information please see: http://www.levelplayingfield.org.uk/level-playing-field-awards
Weeks of Action
Another set of dates for your diary. The LPF 2013 ‘Weeks of Action’ will take place from are from the 6th April 2013 to 21st April 2013. This campagin providesa real opportunity for clubs or organisations to highlight the positive work they do for their disabled supporters. Further details will be announced in the New Year, but do let us know what your plans are so we can help with publicity.
LPF Survey: Disabled People working in the Football Industry
The FA are currently doing some research to find out how many disabled women who have previously played the game are now working in the football industry.
We - at Level Playing Field - would also be interested to hear about disabled men who have made the transition from player to working in the industry.
If you, or someone you know, has played and is now working in the game please visit the following survey link: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/3BFXJFB
If this is not accessible to you please let us know and we will send you a text only version. If you have any questions or would like assistance completing the form please contact us either via email on info@levelplayingfield.org.uk or by phone on 0845 230 6237.
Thank you for your time in completing this short survey. Please note we will be sharing the results of this survey with The FA who will use the information to help shape their future policy.
Has London 2012 changed attitudes towards disabled people? Not in Tanni Grey Thompson's world
Baroness Tanni’s recent news article resonated with everyone at LPF and we very much appreciated what she had to say.
“Legacy was an integral part of the bid for London 2012 and has been given as one of the main reasons for its success, but who, to be honest, ever really knew what it was meant to be? In truth, it is a bit of everything, and we can no longer avoid the discussion.”
If you haven’t read it, we’d suggest you do – just follow this link.
Fans Comments:
All fans comments have now been transferred to the new website. Below are some new ones.
To leave your own comment on a stadium you have visited go to our website www.levelplayingfield.org.uk and select the club/venues tab and click on the relevant club. If you require any assistance or would like some more information please contact us via info@levelplayingfield.org.uk or on 0845 230 623.
Roving Reports:
DSA Newsletters:
News in Brief:
- Lancashire Lions- Cricket for blind and partially sighted people are looking for sponsors and new players if you can assist or are interested click here.
- London 2012 Aquatics Centre installed swimming pool access system for disabled people see here.
- Improving matchday experience for all at Exeter City see here.
- New Audio Descriptive Commentary for blind and partially sighted football fans at Cambridge United see here.
- I'm not a person with a disability but a disabled person see here for a succinct definition of the Social Model.
- Guide Dogs UK Street Clutter Survey Results see here.
- Barclays launches audio ATMs to find your nearest audio ATM click here.
- Accessible Flying to download 'Your Rights to Fly' or 'up in the Air' click our useful links page.
- Cutting Numbers Documentary Animation see here.
- Wheelchair pool and snooker: Inclusive Sports see here.
Useful Website Links: