Teddy Stadium Implements New Accessibility Measures for All Fans
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
Teddy Stadium in Jerusalem has launched new accessibility features for all fans, starting October 28, 2024. These include dedicated entrances and viewing areas for wheelchair users in the North Stand, and a special quiet zone in the South Stand for combat veterans and those with PTSD. The stadium has also allocated space for fans with service dogs and trained staff to assist them.
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- Teddy Stadium has introduced new accessibility arrangements for all fans starting October 28, 2024.
- Wheelchair users will now enter through the North Stand, which features accessible facilities and viewing ramps.
- A designated quiet zone in the South Stand is available for combat veterans and individuals with PTSD.
- The stadium has created a specific area for fans accompanied by service or assistance dogs.
- Stadium staff have undergone training to assist fans with disabilities and service animals.
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 to accommodate diverse needs.
Fans using wheelchairs, who previously entered through Gate 4, will now use the North Stand entrance along with one companion. This area is fully accessible, featuring accessible restrooms and concession stands, and a dedicated ramp for optimal viewing.
In the South Stand, near Gate 19, a new designated, enclosed, and clearly marked zone 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 a moment to rest.
Fans wishing to access these areas can approach stadium security with appropriate documentation. Ushers and security personnel are trained to assist fans, including those with assigned seats in other stands, in reaching the adapted zones. Additionally, an area in the South Stand is designated for fans accompanied by service or 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, emphasizing the need to avoid disturbing the dogs while they are working.
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