29/06/2009
Here's the latest batch of "interesting" internet articles:
The BBC's Gordon Farquhar makes some interesting points in his blog:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/gordonfarquhar/2009/06/where_theres_sport_theres_bras.html
Sheffield United to start consultations with residents and supporters re: the latest proposals to redevelop Bramall Lane:
http://www.thestar.co.uk/blades/39World-Cup39-Blades-show-plans.5385747.jp
AND:
http://www.sportinglife.com/football/nationwide1/news/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=nonwire_soccer/09/06/22/manual_124159.html&TEAMHD=nationwide1
Deaf footballer gains top coaching badge:
http://www.theargus.co.uk/sport/4460224.Deaf_footballer_gains_top_coaching_badge/
Scottish teenager aims to become the first disabled football manager:
http://news.scotsman.com/aberdeen/Disabled-boy--bids-to.5363029.jp
Dartford Ladies FC launch their ‘Football for All’ project with big lottery funding:
http://www.newsshopper.co.uk/sport/4457081.Cash_boost_for_Dartford_club/
Torquay United Supporters' Trust improves access and facilities for disabled Gulls fans:
http://www.thisissouthdevon.co.uk/news/disabled-Gulls-fans-better-view-heroes/article-1105342-detail/article.html
Disabled student suing Abercrombie & Fitch for discrimination - this is the Guardian article:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/money/2009/jun/24/abercrombie-fitch-tribunal-riam-dean
Worker for Mencap highlights why learning disability should not be a barrier to work:
http://disabilitymessageboard.blogspot.com/2009/06/why-learning-disability-should-not-be.html
A Freedom of Information request and response (Watford Borough Council) re: taxis and registered assistance dogs:
http://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/taxis_and_registered_assistance_38
Huddersfield Giants set up their own disabled supporters association:
http://www.examiner.co.uk/huddersfield-giants/huddersfield-giants-news/2009/06/17/disabled-group-for-giants-86081-23893799/
Burnley increase in shares (those bought last year improved accommodation for disabled supporters):
http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/4440722.Burnley_fans_in_bid_to_be_top_10_shareholders/
Discrepancy in pricing of disabled categories for Huddersfield friendly match (ambulant £10; Wheelchair-user £7):
http://www.coventrycity-mad.co.uk/news/loadfeat.asp?cid=ED15&id=450790
And again for Huddersfield v Newcastle (ambulant £15; Wheelchair-user £10):
http://www.examiner.co.uk/huddersfield-town-fc/huddersfield-town-news/2009/06/17/weds-pm-huddersfield-town-to-face-newcastle-united-in-july-pre-season-friendly-86081-23902598/
Interesting Guardian articles
(i) Disabled people are becoming more vocal (refers to the increased emphasis on the human rights of disabled people under the EHRC):
http://www.guardian.co.uk/beyondboundarieslive/the-future
AND (ii) on the quest for equality "no time for complacency":
http://www.guardian.co.uk/beyondboundarieslive/quest-for-equality
Case which highlights the dilemma faced by people with mental health difficulties - to tell or not to tell:
http://www.hrmagazine.co.uk/channel/news/article/913386/Cheltenham-Borough-Council-loses-deceit-case/
Tribunal upholds claims for constructive dismissal and disability discrimination against employee with learning disabilities:
http://www.theautismnews.com/2009/06/17/disabled-man-bullied-at-work/
Tottenham Hotspur Foundation, Kick It Out and NADS join forces to raise awareness of the problems faced by disabled supporters (incl. quote from Joyce):
http://www.kickitout.org/880.php
Spurs also working with Disability Joint Services on a number of sports opportunities:
http://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/news/articles/itscarnivaltime180609.html
QPR update for disabled supporters (following consultation with NADS):
http://www.qpr1st.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=section&layout=blog&id=7&Itemid=9
And finally......................Supporters Direct bids au revoir to Gary:
http://www.supporters-direct.com/news/item.asp?n=4399&cat=sd_eng