Teddy Stadium Implements New Accessibility Measures for All Fans
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Teddy Stadium in Jerusalem has launched new accessibility features for all fans, including dedicated entrances for wheelchair users and a special zone in the South Stand for combat veterans and those with PTSD. The stadium has also created quiet spaces within this zone for fans needing to escape sensory overload. These changes aim to enhance the matchday experience for a wider range of supporters, with staff trained to assist individuals with service animals.
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- Teddy Stadium has introduced new accessibility measures for all fans.
- Wheelchair users will now enter through the North Stand.
- A designated zone in the South Stand is available for combat veterans and those with PTSD.
- Quiet spaces are included in the South Stand zone for fans needing a calmer environment.
- An area has been allocated for fans accompanied by service and assistance dogs.
Ahead of the match between Beitar Jerusalem and Maccabi Tel Aviv, Teddy Stadium in Jerusalem has introduced new accessibility arrangements designed to ensure all fans can enjoy the game comfortably and safely. Starting Monday, October 28, 2024, significant changes will be implemented.
Fans using wheelchairs, who previously entered through Gate 4, will now use the North Stand entrance along with one companion. This stand is now accessible and features adapted restrooms and concession stands, as well as a dedicated ramp for optimal viewing.
In the South Stand, near Gate 19, a new designated, cordoned-off area has been established for combat veterans, individuals with PTSD, and other fans requiring a more adapted environment. This zone includes quiet spaces where fans can temporarily retreat from the stadium's noise, crowds, and stimuli, offering a calm and secure setting for those experiencing emotional overload, flashbacks, or anxiety. A seating area with a chair will also be available in a nearby tunnel for those needing to rest.
Fans wishing to access this designated area can approach stadium security with appropriate documentation. Ushers and security personnel will assist fans from other stands in reaching this zone. Additionally, an area in the South Stand has been allocated for fans accompanied by service and assistance dogs. Stadium staff, ushers, and security have received specific training on the role and importance of these dogs and how to interact appropriately, emphasizing the need to avoid disturbing them while they are working and to provide necessary assistance to their handlers.
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