Deadlines Loom for Premier League 2017 Accessible Promise
In September 2015, Premier League clubs unanimously agreed to improve their disabled access provisions, committing to meet the Accessible Stadia Guide (ASG) by August 2017. With the promise of August looming, Premier League football clubs are fast approaching the Changing Places installation deadline. Believe it or not, around a third of clubs in top tier football are set to miss their own deadline to install a Changing Places toilet in their stadium. Not only does this mean that disabled fans’ needs are not being met, it also sends the message that clubs simply don’t care about disabled facilities; at least not enough to invest in them
The Changing Places Consortium estimates that about 230,000 people across the country would find better support and comfort in a Changing Places toilet. We reckon that around 10 people in the Stamford Bridge crowd would’ve benefited from a Changing Place. And when your fans aren’t getting the facilities or the treatment they deserve, then why should they bother buying season tickets or showing up at all?
As sponsors of the Changing Places campaign we have worked with multiple clubs to install a Changing Places toilet into Manchester United, Manchester City, Brighton & Hove, Liverpool, Arsenal and more. With extensive experience working with Stadia, our team of Specialists can advise which rooms are applicable and offer you support through out your installation process.
As the manufacturers of the key equipment we can also deliver value in the cost of the installation.
With more pressure coming from the Minister for Disability, Penny Mordulant, national media and supporters with disabilities; now is the time to make the easy choice and install truly accessible facilities that will future proof your stadium.
If you would like to find out more about Changing Places and what is involved, please click here:
Working with OpeMed
As the sponsors of the Changing Places campaign, we work actively with, supporters, builders, architects and our customers to ensure the best possible solution.
If you would like to find out more on how we can support you, please click here. Alternatively you can call us on 01252 758 858 or email info@opemed.net to speak to your local Product Specialist today.
