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Inaccessible transport is a growing barrier to enjoying live sport for disabled fans, survey finds

By John Pring on 20th November 2025 Category: Arts, Culture and Sport

Inaccessible transport is a growing barrier to enjoying live sport for disabled fans, survey finds
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Inaccessible public transport is a “growing barrier” for disabled sports fans, according to the results of an annual survey by a disabled-led charity. Level Playing Field said the results of its fifth online survey showed that the proportion of disabled fans […]

Government’s white paper ignores key demands from disabled fans

By John Pring on 2nd March 2023 Category: Arts, Culture and Sport

Government’s white paper ignores key demands from disabled fans
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The government has ignored key demands made by disabled fans in its new white paper on football governance, say campaigners. The 99-page A Sustainable Future document mentions disability just once, and even then it calls on clubs to improve accessibility for […]

Disabled fans continue to face barriers to watching live sport, survey shows

By John Pring on 12th August 2021 Category: Arts, Culture and Sport

Disabled fans continue to face barriers to watching live sport, survey shows
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A new survey by a disabled-led charity has highlighted the continuing barriers disabled supporters face in accessing sports venues. Almost a third (30 per cent) of disabled fans who took part in the survey said there were some sports or sporting […]

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