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Merry Christmas 🎄 let's embrace imperfections and celebrate the beauty of inclusion. 🎄 From all of us at AccessibAll, we wish you joy, peace, and the warmth of community this festive season. Image Description: A Christmas tree stands tall, with a #nonvisible* broken branch near the top but it's decorated with shining red and blue ornaments and lights, proving that every tree is beautiful in its own way. *A non-visible disability is a disability or health condition that is not immediately obvious.

As we close the second half of 2024, we’re proud to celebrate key milestones that reflect AccessibAll's dedication to inclusive football: 🔵AccessibAll Global Summit: Over 100 attendees from 33 countries came together to inspire and learn. 🔵UEFA #AccessibilityGuidelines: A game-changer for making football truly accessible for everyone. 🔵UEFA EURO 2024 2024 Achievements: From 10,000 disabled fans attending to 100% matches with audio description, these stats define progress. 🔵The Most Inclusive UEFA Champions League Match: A historic event where diversity and community spirit took center stage. Club Atlético de Madrid LOSC We extend our heartfelt thanks to all partners who made this possible: UEFA, FIFA, Fundación ONCE / Inserta, ESSMA - European Stadium and Safety Management Association, World Football Summit, Integrated Dreams, Diario AS, club partners, ADC commentators, and the entire disability community. Your unwavering support drives our mission forward. Stay tuned for an exciting 2025 as we dive deeper into initiatives like #AccessCaptains, #AccessCertification and club certification, and knowledge-sharing programs. Together, we’ll continue shaping a world where football belongs to everyone. On behalf of the staff and the Board of Trustees, we wish you a joyful festive season and a Merry Christmas. May the coming year bring new opportunities to make football and the world a more inclusive place for all. Image Description: A vibrant collage showcasing pivotal moments—panel discussions at the AccessibAll Global Summit, diverse fans engaging in inclusive football activities, highlights from the EURO 2024 stats on accessibility, and a memorable scene from the most inclusive UEFA Champions League match. Each photo tells a unique story of progress and unity.

Flashback to an Inspiring Conversation on Inclusion AccessibAll had at the Coliseum Global Sports Venue Alliance event at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. “Having a section for disabled supporters doesn’t make a venue inclusive – it’s about making the whole stadium accessible.” said our CEO Olivier Jarosz backed by #TedMorris, Chairman of Liverpool Football Club #LDSA."The wheelchair tribunes and sensory rooms won’t generate revenue, but they will give children hope, and that is priceless." Thank you #Coliseum Michael Rennschmied, MA Ala H. Rennschmied for hosting us at the #TottenhamHotspurStadium. It was inspiring to see how inclusive design can transform matchday experiences for everyone. From over 250 wheelchair positions to sensory rooms and audio-descriptive commentary, the Spurs stadium sets a standard for accessibility. 🔗 Read more on Coliseum’s coverage below! Image Description: Two panelists, Olivier Jarosz and Ted Morris, sit on stage at a Coliseum event at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, engaging in a discussion on creating inclusive matchday experiences. Behind them, a screen highlights names with the Coliseum Global Sports Venue Alliance branding.

We’re delighted to participate in the West Asian Football Federation #FootballForAll Festival in Oman! A huge thank you to Para Football for this incredible opportunity to contribute to and celebrate inclusion in sports on the southeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula. This visit has been an eye-opening experience, helping us better understand the challenges faced by people with disabilities in #Oman and across the region. It’s also part of our commitment to playing a more crucial role in the future to raise awareness of accessibility and promote inclusive opportunities in football and beyond. It was great being part of this inspiring event, uniting communities and breaking barriers through the beautiful game. Many thanks Sam Turner for the invite! #ParaFootball #InclusiveSports #AccessibAll #FootballForAll #Oman 🇴🇲 Description: The image is a promotional collage for the West Asia #FootballForAll Festival, that took place in Oman from December 10–11, 2024. The background features a vibrant purple design with logos of the WAAF Foundation, Para Football, and football associations from Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF), Oman Football Association, and Jordan Football Association. Below the event's title, the Arabic translation is included, emphasizing accessibility. Adjacent to this, photos showcase participants engaging in inclusive football activities, supported by organisers and volunteers. The scene reflects the festival's inclusive spirit, bringing together communities to celebrate sports and accessibility.

At the AccessibAll Global Summit 2024 in Madrid, AccessibAll celebrated the wider empowerment and collaboration with disabled fans across Europe with the launch our Access Captains initiative. Since 2009, AccessibAll has supported disabled fans and their advocates in establishing disabled supporters groups, fostering positive consultation with their clubs and national associations, and working in partnership as the experts in their respective regions. To further strengthen this partnership, and to empower disabled fans as leaders, we are delighted to launch the Access Captains initiative. This project will see AccessibAll work alongside disabled fans and advocates across Europe and beyond, developing our local knowledge whilst also helping Access Captains to drive further change in their countries. Gohar Navasardyan, who joins as an AccessibAll Access Captain in Armenia, said, "I am truly honoured by the invitation and excited about this opportunity to support and empower disabled fans across Europe. It’s inspiring to see AccessibAll take such impactful steps toward inclusivity and accessibility, and I am thrilled to be a part of it". At the heart of every inclusive society lies the unwavering commitment of individuals who champion the rights and requirements of all of its members. Inspired by this vision, we are proud to speak in a unified voice alongside our Access Captains and wider disabled fans networks. Jon Attenborough, a partially sighted football fan and expert from Scotland, said, "I am so excited to become an AccessibAll Access Captain, and I am really looking forward to working with the teams in my local region to help to make the game that we all love accessible and inclusive for all". All of the initial Access Captains have signed a pledge outlining their commitment and partnership. As Access Captains, they have recognised the importance of creating environments where disabled people have the opportunity to play an inclusive role. We have already made significant progress. Following the AccessibAll Global Summit, we held an initial meeting with the first cohort of Access Captains and an important first agreement emerged: to focus on helping the network establish a structured approach to accessibility. Our journey began with a dedicated team of 11 Access Captains, united by a common goal. As we move forward, we are committed to expanding the reach and impact of the initiative, with further Access Captains to join the movement. We believe that collective action and persistent advocacy can lead to transformative changes in how societies perceive and include disabled people. We invite you to share this endeavour and by supporting initiatives that promote accessibility. Together, let's build a world where inclusivity is the norm, not the exception. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eUUhRYrv #TotalAccess | #AccessibAll

Yesterday, our CEO, Olivier Jarosz, represented AccessibAll at the "PZPN (Polski Związek Piłki Nożnej) Goal for Sustainability" summit addressing a critical issue: 50% of disabled people have never attended a football match. The event highlighted key challenges and progress in making football more inclusive, such as ensuring visibility lines for wheelchair users, providing audiodescription services, and introducing Easy Access sectors on stadiums. Olivier emphasized the importance of addressing both visible and invisible disabilities and how simple initiatives, like implementing quiet hours in club stores, can significantly enhance accessibility. As mentioned by Michał Fitas Chair of the Federacja Kibiców Niepełnosprawnych with five Polish clubs recently earning the "Club Without Barriers" recognition, it’s clear that collaboration and innovation are paving the way for greater inclusivity in football and we remains committed to ensuring every fan can fully enjoy the game. #InclusionMatters #Accessibility #FootballForAll #Sustainability #PZPN #AccessibAll #DisabilityAwareness #InclusiveSport #GoalForSustainability #ClubWithoutBarriers #UEFA #TotalAccess Dziekujemy Marta Furmańczuk, Karolina Kowalczyk, Marta Domańska, Przemysław Prętkiewicz Image descpription: The first image captures moments from the "PZPN Goal for Sustainability" conference. It shows a panel discussion featuring Michal Fitas from Wroclaw and the CEO of AccessibAll, alongside the moderators, addressing accessibility in football infrastructure for fans with disabilities. The second part of the collage highlights the PGE Narodowy stadium, emphasizing its role in inclusivity. The second image provides detailed statistics and achievements related to accessibility at UEFA EURO 2024 showcasing efforts like stadium audits, audio-descriptive commentary in 15 languages, and accessible ticket pricing that welcomed over 10,000 disabled fans. These visuals underscore ongoing progress toward making football inclusive for all.

Do you know that #inclusivity is becoming a cornerstone of #Environmental, #Social and #Governance (ESG) #ESG efforts shaping the future of sustainability in sports and beyond? How can we ensure that #ESG strategies truly address the needs of everyone, including individuals with disabilities? A big thank you to PZPN (Polski Związek Piłki Nożnej) for leading the way in driving the ESG agenda with a strong focus on inclusivity and disability matters. We are honored to participate in the Goal for Sustainability: The ESG Football Summit on December 9th at PGE Narodowy. Alongside with Michał Fitas Federacja Kibiców Niepełnosprawnych we’ll discuss critical questions about accessibility of infrastructure for fans with disabilities in Poland and around the world: ✅ Why are disability matters no longer just part of CSR activities? ✅ What are the key aspects of accessible infrastructure? ✅ Who sets the standard globally, and what can we learn from them? It’s time to ensure that football and sustainability leave no one behind. #ESG #Sustainability #Inclusivity #Accessibility #FootballForAll #Leadership

Today, our AccessibAll team is on-site at Stade de la Meinau in #Strasbourg, exploring the current and future of accessible stadium experiences as a part of Council of Europe work on safety and sports events We are particularly proud to have suggested RC STRASBOURG ALSACE Alsace's Stade de la Meinau as the venue for this important gathering, showcasing ongoing efforts in inclusive and innovative stadium design. Our representative, Carlos Eduardo Guzmán Valdés is actively contributing to discussions on safety, inclusivity, and reports from #UEFAEURO2024, as well as participating in a workshop that includes a stadium project presentation, a guided tour of recent improvements, and a dedicated session on safety at sports events. Carlos shared: "With the launch of the UEFA #AccessibilityGuide in partnership with us, this gathering is a great opportunity to provide further operational advice and ensure its principles are effectively implemented." We look forward to engaging in meaningful discussions about the inclusion of disabled fans and continuing our efforts to guarantee accessibility and safety in sports. #Accessibility #Inclusion #SafetyInSports #StadiumDesign #UEFA Image description: This image showcases the Stade de la Meinau in Strasbourg during the Balance S4 Awareness Raising Workshop on Safety at Sports Events, held on December 5, 2024. The venue highlights ongoing efforts in accessibility and inclusive stadium design along the visits.