Hi, my name is PeterCricket! I want to provide some guidelines on accessible facilities

PeterCricket

I am chair of a Cricket League in the West Midlands and am concerned that many of the clubs who play in the League do not have adequate facilities for members and guests who have disabilities. I want to provide some guidelines for them. It is very difficult to find out what they must have and what would be good to have. Most are licenced premises but I am not sure if it makes any difference.

janer1967

Hi and welcome to the community 

I think the best place to start would be your local council for guidance 

There will be some regulations on the Internet somewhere no doubt 

Sorry if I'm being vague hopefully others may have some points of contact 

SueHeath

Good afternoon @PeterCricket this sounds interesting, i think @janer1967 has given you some good advise.
If you want to set up a coach trip for some of us and we could check things out as well, may be a spot of lunch.
We could start at Edgbaston if you like. ha ha only joking.

PeterCricket

Hello Sue. I would be delighted to take you to Edgbaston or New Road, Worcester if I can find the information I need!

SueHeath

Fingers crossed for you @PeterCricket i don't know if any of our scope people would know - i will see if i tag them they may get back to you or ban me from the forum ha ha 
@Tori_Scope @L_Volunteer @Ross_Scope

Alex_Alumni

Hello there @PeterCricket and a warm welcome to the community Thanks for your query, it's a very good question to ask!

Somewhere that may be able to offer more help is Level Playing Field, a charity which promotes a positive and inclusive experience for disabled sports fans. They have information on good practice guidance for accessible venues. 

I believe information on accessible cricket grounds is currently in the works for publication, according to their website:

Cricket

Coming soon, information and details for accessible facilities at 1st class cricket grounds in England and Wales. If you would like any information in the meantime please contact Level Playing Field or the ground direct.

I hope this is helpful, and you're welcome to enjoy spending time on the forum here. Let us know if we can help further  

Alex

joelincs

You are on the right lines by merely asking the question.The Equality Act 2010 is the guideline. Broadly speaking it states not to disadvantage people because of their disability. This means level access without physical barriers if reasonably achievable. Maybe printed material be made available in braille, provide a hearing loop, decorate to consider the visually impaired, a wheelchair accessible toilet (if toilets are available). It can get complicated trying to cater for everyone, (equality). A good place to start is a policy of disability consideration, to be aware of disability and pledge to assist in all possible ways that are reasonable. There are professional “Access Auditors” but your local disabled community or indeed this platform could advise adequately.

L_Volunteer

I would need a better reason than you tagging me to ban you @SueHeath! Plus, you are one of our really valuable community members 

L_Volunteer

Hey @PeterCricket. A warm welcome from me. 

It is really positive that you have reached out and are wanting to make a difference for disabled members and guests.

I am just wondering, is this something you are able to discuss with disabled members and guests? They are in the best place to inform you what they need and would like to see improved.

In terms of 'must' have, it is all about the legislation - such as the Equality Act (2010). However, this doesn't always sufficiently address what people need or deserve.

If supplementing this with what would be good to have, it would depend on people's disabilities. Generally, it is any top tips for being inclusive and proactive about responding to people's individualised needs.

I hope this is at least semi-helpful. Please don't hesitate to let us know if we can do anything else to support you