Teddy Stadium Implements New Accessibility Measures for All Fans
Translated & summarized from Sport5 by baba
Teddy Stadium in Jerusalem has introduced new accessibility measures for all fans, effective Monday, ahead of the Beitar Jerusalem vs. Maccabi Tel Aviv game. The stadium now offers dedicated accessible entrances and viewing areas for wheelchair users in the North Stand. A special zone in the South Stand is designated for combat veterans and individuals with PTSD or other disabilities, including quiet spaces. An area for fans with service dogs has also been established, with staff trained on their proper handling.
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- Teddy Stadium has implemented new accessibility measures for all fans starting Monday.
- Wheelchair users will now enter through the North Stand with a companion.
- A designated area in the South Stand is available for combat veterans and those with PTSD.
- Quiet spaces are provided within the South Stand's adapted zone.
- An area for fans accompanied by service and assistance dogs is now available.
Ahead of the match between Beitar Jerusalem and Maccabi Tel Aviv, Teddy Stadium is launching new accessibility arrangements designed to ensure all fans can enjoy the game comfortably and safely. Starting Monday, these measures will be in effect.
Fans using wheelchairs, previously entering through Gate 4, will now enter via the North Stand along with one companion. This stand has been adapted to be accessible, featuring accessible restrooms and concession stands, and a dedicated ramp for comfortable viewing.
The South Stand, near Gate 19, now includes a designated, marked area for combat veterans, individuals with PTSD, and other fans with disabilities requiring an adapted environment. This area provides quiet spaces for temporary retreat from stadium noise, crowds, and stimuli, aiming to offer a calm and safe setting for those experiencing emotional overload, flashbacks, or anxiety responses.
A seating area with a chair will be set up in a nearby tunnel for individuals needing to rest and relax. Fans wishing to access these adapted areas should present appropriate identification to security personnel. Ushers and security teams will assist fans from other stands to reach these designated zones.
Additionally, an area in the South Stand is now allocated for fans accompanied by service and assistance dogs. Stadium staff, ushers, and security have received specific training on the role and importance of service dogs and how to interact appropriately with them and their handlers, emphasizing the need to avoid disturbing the dogs while they are working.
