Inanimate Carbon Rod Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 Ok, so after some discussion on another thread I thought it may be worth starting a thread for fans from different clubs to post details of their own grounds arrangements for people with difficulties walking, reliant on wheelchairs or other physical or non physical disabilities. If posters could list things like, suitable parking areas, best club contacts to get in touch with prior to a visit, if there are any specific areas (such as in Talbots stand) for people in wheelchairs, specific entrances, availability of accessible toilets and any other relevant information (ie cover/refreshments accessible). I’d be happy to edit this post to keep lists of contacts for each club and available facilities at the top. It’d be great if we could avoid arguments etc on this particular thread and just keep it informative? Be really interested to hear any reports from fans with accessibility issues to ensure that clubs are doing all they can. Could perhaps do something to recognise the club which does the most in terms of accessibility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viewparker Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 9 minutes ago, Inanimate Carbon Rod said: Ok, so after some discussion on another thread I thought it may be worth starting a thread for fans from different clubs to post details of their own grounds arrangements for people with difficulties walking, reliant on wheelchairs or other physical or non physical disabilities. If posters could list things like, suitable parking areas, best club contacts to get in touch with prior to a visit, if there are any specific areas (such as in Talbots stand) for people in wheelchairs, specific entrances, availability of accessible toilets and any other relevant information (ie cover/refreshments accessible). I’d be happy to edit this post to keep lists of contacts for each club at the top. It’d be great if we could avoid arguments etc on this particular thread and just keep it informative? Be really interested to hear any reports from fans with accessibility issues to ensure that clubs are doing all they can. Could perhaps do something to recognise the club which does the most in terms of accessibility. Fantastic , a solution focussed post that should be supported by all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLENAFTON93 Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 Glenafton have upgraded their ground facilities , with a newly surfaced area at the entrance to the ground with separate entrance for any type of disabled vehicle, and full wheelchair ramp access to Campbell Hall in the ground ,spacious disabled toilets , and disabled viewing area in front of club house, and any special requirements needed by any supporter would be seen too by Glenafton. I think anyone that has visited Loch Park over the last two seasons has seen a lot of changes and can see the work that has been carried out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inanimate Carbon Rod Posted July 5, 2018 Author Share Posted July 5, 2018 Glenafton have upgraded their ground facilities , with a newly surfaced area at the entrance to the ground with separate entrance for any type of disabled vehicle, and full wheelchair ramp access to Campbell Hall in the ground ,spacious disabled toilets , and disabled viewing area in front of club house, and any special requirements needed by any supporter would be treated by all involved at Glenafton. I think anyone that has visited Loch Park over the last two seasons has seen a lot of changes and can see the work that has been carried out.Excellent! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glensmad Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 The Celsius Stadium is and always has been fully DDA compliant. The only issue I have ever come across was recently when a wheelchair user's carer pointed out that our pitch side barrier is at eye level for a wheelchair user. I helped them out by opening one of the gates to allow the gentleman to see the full pitch without any problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fan of the juniors Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 As far as I’m aware the Vale is able to fully accommodate. The main entrance is a bit tight for wheelchair users but is easily offset by using another entrance . Pavilion is accessible by a ramp & the sheds have an area as well . The chip stones I imagine might be a bit hard for someone pushing a wheelchair though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeverleyHills Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 We have recently upgraded our facilities to include a ramp which will give wheelchair access to our Social Club which includes a disabled toilet. Our new terraced area over looking the park will be finished for the start of the season and will allow disabled viewing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inanimate Carbon Rod Posted July 6, 2018 Author Share Posted July 6, 2018 We have recently upgraded our facilities to include a ramp which will give wheelchair access to our Social Club which includes a disabled toilet. Our new terraced area over looking the park will be finished for the start of the season and will allow disabled viewing.Thats fantastic, Cumbernauld is a great place to watch football but prior to this wasn’t the most accessible, its great to hear you’ve made improvements and hopefully we can encourage supporters with mobility issues to get along to games there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeverleyHills Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 Thanks for your comments, I hope it does you will be made very welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Scrotum Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 Dumbarton's info can be found here: Linky Car-park right outside the (only) stand. Worst thing is, if you're a wheelchair user you get no cover from the elements (which, as the ground is 3/4 open is not funny). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stants1902 Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 The Ants ground has disabled toilet facilities and an access ramp up to the pitch itself as well as a flat concourse on the terrace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wintonfan Posted July 8, 2018 Share Posted July 8, 2018 winton park has a ramp up to a covered, raised viewing area, there is even a shelf fitted to the wall to place your pie and bovril on. also a disabled toilet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
santheman Posted July 8, 2018 Share Posted July 8, 2018 On 05/07/2018 at 23:35, glensmad said: The Celsius Stadium is and always has been fully DDA compliant. The only issue I have ever come across was recently when a wheelchair user's carer pointed out that our pitch side barrier is at eye level for a wheelchair user. I helped them out by opening one of the gates to allow the gentleman to see the full pitch without any problems. The most frustrating problem for a wheelchair user at every ground where there's no raised area or breaks in the barrier around the park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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