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Apr 18th 2008 Jan 2006 
Barnet Ground DevelopmentAt present BFC have an application (App: N02646Y/05) to develope at the North side of the ground. It is to provide easier access for emergency vehicles and disabled people with parking spaces provided. Anyone with previous development experience please post to the AWADS FORUM on this subject Jan 2006 
SpokeGuard Art at FCUoMYou have the hat, You have the scarf, What more do you need? Well young Alex Croft of Chorlton, Manchester has the answer and is sharing it. . FULL STORY >> Aug 2005 
Galpharm Stadium, Huddersfield Town now boasts a "Visually Impaired Facility" The facility is an Executive Box fitted with a 6ft by 6ft screen and a projector, There are ten free places and lots of extras. Click the badge or select Huddersfield for more Info.
Jan 2005 
Arsenal Have recently appointed a new Disability Liaison Officer FULL STORY >> Arsenal Where recently asked some questions by AWADS on behalf of an AWADS visitor.. Answers can be seen by clicking the Arsenal Badge Jan 2005
New Disabled Supporters Club Arsenal have had a steering committee working on the formation of a Disabled Supporters Club for some time and they are inviting all Arsenal's Disabled Supporters, ambulant or chaired, to a meeting in the South Stand at 7 pm on Monday 17th January. In addition to the business of setting up the new club there will be a presentation by Sean Andrews of AYH plc (the projects consultant architects) of the new Emirates Stadium
 Aug 2004 
Preston North End DSA The chair of the association has secured funding for the supply of a voucher that can be used to obtain refreshments from the kiosks on match days for the 2004/2005 season, Barbara McCombs the chair has said the vouchers are to the value of £1.50 and this can be used against anything in the kiosk, whatever the member wishes to purchase.
June 2004The people at Jumbulance have a new address and contact details. Jumbulance has in the past been hired by Yeovil Town FC to carry disabled fans to away matches.. You can read all about it here Jumbulance >> 
May 2004Darren McCombs (Grandson of AWADS founder Barbara) has brought about single handedly a change in attitude from Football clubs having completed a survey of all the clubs to find out the facilities available for disabled children from 5-16 years of age. In recognition of his efforts his home town have bestowed upon him a Preston City Charter Award You can read all about it here Darrens AWARD >> Dec 2004 
Charlton AthleticA Norwich City disabled supporter kindly sent us a couple of pictures from his recent visit to the Valley. These have been added to the Charlton section of this website that you can view by clicking the picture. 
Oct 2004Aston Villa and Dunn-line (Flights) have made a disabled accessible coach a permanent part of their club travel fleet for this season. In conjunction with the club, Dunn-line are arranging for a coach to be available for disabled fans travelling to away fixtures. Read the PRESS RELEASE >> Jan 2007 
Millwall Disabled fans FAQA Comprehensive FAQ for disabled fans has appeared on the Millwall FC official website . All your questions answered and contact details as well. Try this external link for more MORE >> Apr 2006 
Manchestr United Win AwardScope North West, the regional arm of the leading disability organisation, has awarded Manchester United its first-ever platinum Access Award for its work with disabled fans www.accessequality.org.uk >> Mar 2006 
Middlesbrough DSA WWWA new website for the MDSA with all the info you could possibly want. A well laid out website with lots of info, Photo Gallery, Forum and lots more. Why not pop over and say Hello. www.mdsa.co.uk >> |
Apr 18th 2008 Apr 18th 2008 Dec 2005
Access for All at WembleyRead all about Wembley Stadiums Access for All. It has everything a new state of the art ground should have, With 310 wheelchair spaces and room for working dogs and wide area seating, Audio and much more. Fllow the link to the dedicated page for all the info.LINK >> Sep 2005 
Ability Counts Norwich City unveil Disability Awareness WeekThe club are hosting their first Disability Awareness Week ahead of the fixture with Reading on Saturday 24 September. FULL STORY >> July 2005 www.stadiumtour.co.uk Mavisbank School in Airdrie are to make a fundraising 134 ground stadium tour. The school caters for children and teenagers who have multiple disabilities and is well known for their expertise in dealing with children who are blind or have an identified visual impairment. Click the link above forall the details. Mar 2005 
LUDO (Leeds United Disabled Organisation) announce a new disabled lounge in the North Stand set to open on the first game of the 05 season. Features include. Purpose built/split level tea-bar, Two adapted toilets in the room, T.V. Screens around the room (4), More room, Much easier for those using wheelchairs, crutches and sticks.. For more info use this external LINK >>Mar 2005 
Hull City Have recently started their own disabled fans page on the official website where all the info you require is available.. Including info on Wheelchair hire For more info click this external LINK >>Jan 2005
Norwich City Wheelchair Accessible Coach Service Introduced .. Customer Services Manager Richard Gough said he became aware of the demand for this service following a consultation meeting at Carrow Road in March 2004. He said: "Several disabled supporters raised the issue of travelling to away matches and whether the Club could provide a suitable service." .FULL STORY >> 
April 2004Graeme Thomson sent us the following info... On Good Friday West Bromwich Albion opened their door for the 
Disabled Supporters Club to watch the players train and meet up
afterward for a bite to eat, photos
and autographs all the players
attended along with Gary Megson and Chairman Jeremy Peace. A great day
was had by all, loads of pics of the day at www.wba-dsc.co.uk. Many thanks to all concerned at WBA.March 2004 
Non league grounds such as Accrington Stanley and most of the conference league and Lower league clubs all allow you to walk around the ground like the good old day and stand/sit where you want. This leads to people walking in front of the disabled areas for around 5-10 minutes after kick off when they know what end the home team are kicking towards. The club believe they are the first to have the toss up for ends an hour before kickoff in order that the crowd can get to there places before the start of the game..
March 2004The disabled supporters club at West Bromwich Albion have arranged with a car park contractor close to the ground to reserve spaces for disabled supporters, home and away, information on this is available at www.wba-dsc.co.uk February 2004 
Yeovil Town DSA are hiring the Jumbulance for their trip to Kidderminster Harriers in February.. Update April 6th 04 Irvin Morris Hon. Disabled Liaison Officer(DLO) has supplied us with the following info.. Prior to taking to the road for the trip to Torquay, Members of Yeovil Town's DSA had a surprise visit from Manager Gary Johnson. He was impressed with the vehicle and said it's facilities were better than the Team Coach. Gary Thanked everyhone for their Support and shoor hands with all of us. Thanks for that Gary it was greatly appreciated. The trip was a success and enjoyed by all. We continued with our lucky charm by getting a Draw. Having now completed two trips the record stands at Played 2 Won 1 Drawn 1 Lost 0 The Jumbulance is again booked for the trip to Southend United on Saturday 24th April, 2004. Arrangements have been made to have fish & chip supper on board during the return journey. For more info on this and the Jumbulance CLICK HERE >> Feb 2006 
Fulham Mini BusOn last years disabled supporters mini-bus service launch Chris Coleman, Manager of Fulham Football Club said: "I am truly pleased that this bus will help fans who have previously been unable to travel to get to away games". You can now visit a website dedicated to how this was achieved. more >> Feb 2006 
Palace Pics All for OneDisabled Crystal Palace FC supporter Sam Burch is the subject of Philip Colvin’s photographic exhibition, All For One, One For All, at the Croydon Clocktower until 28 February 2006. more >> |
