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LPF is a registered Charity in England and Wales which acts as a campaigning and advisory organisation to its membership and other parties across all sports. www.levelplayingfield.org.uk
Fan found guilty of disability hate crime aimed at Liverpool disabled fans
A Liverpool FC supporter has been banned from going near certain football grounds for three years following an altercation with the companion of a disabled fan at Steven Gerrard's Anfield farewell.
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CAFE calls for disability and inclusion to be at the heart of FIFA reforms
As the FIFA Reform Committee prepares its final proposals, CAFE’s David Bernstein and Joyce Cook call for searching reforms. In a letter to the FIFA Reform Committee Chair, which supports Moya Dodd’s submission for more women in leadership, the Centre for Access to Football in Europe (CAFE) also calls for more far-reaching reform.
“CAFE calls for the appointment of disabled people to FIFAs decision-making bodies and committees to best represent this often forgotten, yet largest minority group. This should safeguard the best interests of the many disabled people who can still only aspire to take their rightful places as spectators, players, coaches, administrators, volunteers and indeed decision makers.”
Cook said: “The Reform Committee has already set out its preliminary recommendations, but with not a single reference to disability and inclusion.” “With more than 1 billion disabled people globally – the world’s largest minority group – Bernstein and Cook also seek changes to FIFAs anti-discrimination policy to ensure that disability and inclusion are placed at the forefront of all future anti-discrimination and CSR policy and progress.”
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LPF Board Member, Tony Taylor, visits Sunderland to see new Sensory Room
LPF Board Member Tony Taylor, writes about his visit to Sunderland's Stadium of Light to see the club's newly installed Sensory Room for fans with sensory disabilities.
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Cardiff City host fifth South West Disabled Fans Experience Forum
On Thursday 15th October, Cardiff City FC hosted the fifth South West Disabled Fans Experience Forum (SWDFEF).
On the day a good turnout of delegates provided a great opportunity to network and discuss the successes and challenges faced at each of their clubs, in what is proving to be a pivotal time in access and inclusion for disabled fans.
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Leyton Orient host their second Mental Health and Dementia Awareness event
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As a user led organisation, our members are always at the heart of what we do. Their shared passion for sport and equality really drives us to influence long term change and improve the spectator experience for all disabled fans. You can read more about our guiding principles here.
Level Playing Field is pleased to offer a range of memberships. These are available to anyone who wishes to support and follow the work we do to ‘promote good access for all fans’ at sports venues across England and Wales.
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LPF Access Audits
LPF provides a professional programme of audits carried out by NRAC accredited Access Auditors with an increasing number of clubs and venue owners commissioning an LPF audit. Read more information on a LPF Access Audit and how to commission one here.
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Address: Level Playing Field c/o CAFE, No.1 Olympic Way, Wembley, London, HA9 0NP
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