The Football Conference is pleased to support the National Association of Disabled Supporters (NADS) 2010 Level Playing Field (LPF) Weeks of Action (13th to 28th March 2010).
This disability awareness initiative promotes the need for an inclusive and equal experience for all fans and brings together all clubs belonging to the professional leagues. Over a period of two weeks, these clubs have the opportunity to show what they have achieved for disabled supporters.
Around 30,000 disabled fans attend league matches each season and with more than 10 million disabled people in the UK, NADS wants to see that figure grow. The challenges faced by disabled people are numerous and often unexpected and NADS works alongside the football family and government lobbying for continued improvements and sharing good practice where it exists.
Many people will imagine someone in a wheelchair when thinking of disability and around 1% of the population uses a wheelchair. However there are many types of disability, some more hidden, and each with specific access needs. This year’s campaign is focusing on ambulant disabled supporters.
The term ‘ambulant disabled’ refers to people with a wide range of disabilities who are not regular wheelchair users. This could include, for example, people who have diabetes, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis or cancer. The facilities they require would vary depending on the specific effects of the illness or disability.
If you have any questions, or would like to join NADS, please do not hesitate to contact the NADS Administrator Jackie Newing via info@nads.org.uk
