In this episode, we delve into the essential work of Disabled Supporters Associations (DSAs) in this special episode for Volunteers' Week.

DSAs are dedicated groups formed by disabled sports fans to advocate for accessibility and inclusion within their respective clubs.

Join us as we speak with Diane from Chelsea, David from Hull City, Brian and Niraj from Brighton Hove Albion, and Simone from Coventry City, who share their experiences and insights on starting and running DSAs. From the motivations behind their initiatives to the challenges and successes they’ve encountered,

If you would like to know more about how to set up a DSA at your club or find out if your club has a DSA, please email info@levelplayingfield.org.uk or contact us via social media, X (Twitter), Facebook and Insta.

You can find out more about the DSAs that took part in today's episode via the links or emails below.

Chelsea DSA: chelseadsa@chelseasupporterstrust.com

Coventry City DSA: SkyBluesDSA@Gmail.com

Hull City DSA: Click this link to contact the DSA

Seagulls DSA (Brighton Hove Albion): seagulls.dsa@gmail.com

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In this episode, Level Playing Field staff members reflect on the recently concluded Unite For Access campaign, exploring its impact on disabled sports fans, match day and non-match day activities and the future of the campaign.

You can watch this year's campaign video via this link or link below

https://www.levelplayingfield.org.uk/news-item/unite-for-access-campaign-film-spotlights-non-visible-disabilities/

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In this Level Playing Field podcast episode, we explore the assistive technology 'Give Vision', a headset that brings the game closer to blind and partially sighted sports fans.

Fan Liaison Officer Liam Bird sits down with Joanna Liddington from Give Vision to uncover the origin and impact of this innovative tech.

Level Playing Field Chief Executive Owain Davies takes us to AFC Bournemouth, where supporters share their firsthand experiences using the Give Vision headsets.

Owain also spoke with Hannah Powis, Head of EDI and Engagement at AFC Bournemouth, and explored the broader implications of inclusivity within football clubs.

This episode is not an endorsement of the Give Vision headset.

If you want to know more about Give Vision, please click this link.

You can read a full transcript of this interview on the Level Playing Field website or click this link.

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