Disabled Supporters Meeting Report

Last updated : 18 December 2008 By Covsupport News Service
A report of a meeting for disabled football supporters held at Birmingham City can be found by clicking on
http://www.nads.org.uk/downloads/be64d4c9896866ed228ccd35258f3e24.pdf

The meeting highlighted a number of problems and shows cases of best practice.

Meanwhile, the National Association Of Disabled Supporters have been awarded 2008 European Football Supporters Award in recognition of our recent work on behalf of disabled supporters in the UK.

Originally known as the Brussels International Supporters Award, the prize has now been renamed the European Football Supporters Award in order to clearly confirm its roots in the domain of European football where it is already established as one of the most appreciated trophies.

Since its creation, the prize has also benefitted from the considerable support of UEFA, which recognises the importance of the role of supporters in football stadiums and fully appreciates the originality of an award that encourages ethics in sport. Last year, its President, Michel Platini, congratulated the organisers for their accomplishments.

For 2008, the jury has chosen yet another theme from that of previous years by recognising the spirit of solidarity and has therefore decided to reward an association composed of volunteers, The National Association of Disabled Supporters (NADS) which represents disabled supporters in the United Kingdom.

Their aim is to ensure disabled fans are treated equally and can enjoy the game alongside their fellow fans. The prize will be presented at Wembley Stadium on 28th March 2009 during the England-Slovakia match.