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Level Playing Field September Newsletter

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Proof of disability survey launched

CAFE logoA survey has been published, to gauge the opinion of disabled people on the current practices in terms of 'proof of disability' requirements when purchasing disabled fans match tickets for national and international sporting events.

The survey, funded by EPAS, Council of Europe, forms part of a research project being undertaken by the European-wide charity, Centre for Access to Football in Europe (CAFE) in association with the German Sports Institute of Cologne.

The survey is available in English, French, German, Polish, Russian and Spanish – please click on your preferred language to open the relevant version on the CAFE website. Please circulate the survey amongst your fellow fans and colleagues and please be sure to complete the survey before 17.00 (CET) by 1st October 2013.

Scope poll claims that 2012 has failed to shift attitudes to disabled people

Scope logo According to a leading disability charity, British Paralympians' success in 2012 brought celebrity status to the athletes but has done little for the daily lives of disabled people.

In a recent poll by the charity Scope results found that disability abuse and hate crimes are on the increase. These forms of discrimination are unacceptable and against the law. LPF has received complaints from a number of disabled fans in the last few seasons who have experienced verbal abuse at some grounds based on their disability.To read more click here.

LPF Wembley Access Audit Film for the GLA

LPF Access Audit Execellence logoLPF's Case Study describes the development of LPF's professional access audit programme for sporting venues with the film highlighting the benefits in commissioning a LPF Access Audit at Wembley Stadium which helped the business to improve its accessibility for its customers. To read more and view the film click here. 

Level Playing Field Round Up

Round Up links you to updates from the LPF office. This month we report on a number of meetings we’ve attended. Please click here for more information.

Bristol City Wheelchair Spaces

Bristol City new wheelchair platformOn a recent visit to Bristol City’s Ashton Gate ground to discuss their stadium redevelopment proposals, Level Playing Field’s Ruth Hopkins and Gary Deards were delighted to be shown a new Viewing Area for supporters who use a wheelchair. To read more click here

Charlton Athletic and Greenwich University Disabled Supporter Facilities

Charlton Athletic logoWe are grateful to Charlton Athletic Disabled Supporters Association for telling us about the club’s recent involvement with some local students to improve facilities for visiting disabled supporters. To read more click here

Fans Comments:

Below are some new fans comments since the start of the 2013/14 season.
Bradford City
Brentford
Bristol City
Cardiff City 
Chelsea
Gillingham
Mansfield Town
Newcastle Utd
Northampton Town
Port Vale
Preston North End
Reading
Shrewsbury Town

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 01244 893584.

News in Brief:

Keep in touch

LPF takes your views very seriously and we can and will contact clubs and organisers to make sure that where there are problems, these can be resolved - where things have gone well, we'd also like to give the appropriate words of praise as well. Your views, more than any, are so important to us.

There are a number of ways that you can get in touch with us and you can be assured that if you want us to treat something in confidence, we will respect that.

You can email us at info@levelplayingfield.org.uk telephone us on 01244 893 584, or write to us at the following address:
LPF, c/o CAFE, Regus House, Herons Way, Chester Business Park, Chester CH4 9QR.

 

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