Autism Packs Available On Matchdays At King Power Stadium

[urban.spaceman]

 

Autism Packs Available On Matchdays At King Power Stadium

Published 4 hrs 45 mins ago

- Autism Packs to be available on matchdays at King Power Stadium
- They are designed to enhance the matchday experience for people living with autism, their families and carers
- Packs can be collected on matchday from the Baggage Corner at turnstiles 25-27 in the South East Corner of King Power Stadium

Supported by Autism East Midlands, the Autism Packs are designed to improve the matchday experience and are part of the Club’s commitment to being more autism-friendly.

The Autism Packs are completely free of charge and will be available throughout the 2019/20 season. They can be collected on matchday from the Baggage Corner at turnstiles 25-27 in the South East Corner of King Power Stadium.

Furthermore, the Club have introduced a Sensory Hour from 10am until 11am in the Foxes Fanstore at King Power Stadium on the first Friday of every month in order to create a shopping environment that is more comfortable for people living with autism, their families and carers.

Kevin Pakenham, Learning and Development Co-ordinator at Autism East Midlands, said: “We are extremely pleased that Leicester City have introduced Autism Packs to improve the matchday experience for people living with autism, their families and carers.

“The Football Club have made a significant accommodation for supporters living with autism by introducing the Autism Packs, and along with the Sensory Hour in the Foxes Fanstore, hearing loops and audio descriptive service of games, they are ensuring that people living with autism, their families and carers are all fully included in the Club.

“Leicester City are the first Premier League club to have an autism-friendly environmental audit of their entire stadium and have taken great strides to ensure they are a fully inclusive organisation who provide facilities that meet the needs of the whole community. We are proud to associated with the Club and fully endorse this latest initiative.”

People living with autism, their families and carers can arrange to visit King Power Stadium ahead of a matchday to learn more about the Club’s facilities. 

Please email [email protected] for further information.

[urban.spaceman]

This is great for parents/carers of kids or adults with autism. I'm a carer for a young man with autism but sadly he has zero ****ing interest in football!

[MPH]

this is a beautiful thing. I love our club so much!

[Corky]

Another gesture that will be so positive for those involved.

 

Excellent move.

[WigstonWanderer]

What is an autism pack?

[stripeyfox]

Good gesture, anything to help include people is good. Be interested to know what is in an autism pack though?

(forgive my ignorance)

 

[Wymsey]

3 minutes ago, WigstonWanderer said:

What is an autism pack?

Presumably it's things that would help the Autistic person; such as ear protectors if any stadium noise becomes too loud, and/or other useful things that would help them manage other matters they struggle with in their daily lives due to their condition that may occur whilst at the stadium.

Edited 7 August 2019 by Wymeswold fox

[Babylon]

2 hours ago, Wymeswold fox said:

Presumably it's things that would help the Autistic person; such as ear protectors if any stadium noise becomes too loud, and/or other useful things that would help them manage other matters they struggle with in their daily lives due to their condition that may occur whilst at the stadium.

 Be fine down the KP 

[Corky]

16 minutes ago, Babylon said:

 Be fine down the KP 

The Birch says we can and we do make a difference and I personally received a letter saying my vocal presence is outstanding.

[FoyleFox]

2 hours ago, Wymeswold fox said:

Presumably it's things that would help the Autistic person; such as ear protectors if any stadium noise becomes too loud, and/or other useful things that would help them manage other matters they struggle with in their daily lives due to their condition that may occur whilst at the stadium.

Tickets to Arsenal?!

 

In all seriousness, another great incentive from the club.

[MPH]

i’m coming back to England in september and would LOVE to take my son to a game!

Edited 7 August 2019 by MPH

[Voll Blau]

Great stuff. Hope the club get the credit they deserve for this initiative.

[Finnaldo]

This is a pretty great initiative from the club, I know at least one Basketball franchise in the States offers such packs as well as a space within the arena which is fitted to be autism-friendly, with ambient lighting, distractions and the actual game on a TV for kids to watch. If this is the move they're making perhaps they're looking to implement something similar during the expansion?

 

Either way its a great action by the Club, it take very little realistically to put in place but can make such a difference to the few it does cater for, I like to think that for the most part Leicester's been a club at the forefront of tolerance and positive action and long may it continue, it can only hep the Club and it's supporters.

[lifted*fox]

so no more donuts and beer then? 

 

seriously though, another thoughtful, inclusive move from the club. good stuff.

[foxy boxing]

This is great news and shows that the club cares about all their fans. fans with autism find loud noises or unfamiliar surroundings overwhelming, stressful and uncomfortable. there are a lot of fans that have autism that are very passionate about Leicester City. they want to enjoy the experience of watching their team like any other fan, they just want to feel safe and secure.

[Xen]

Fantastic news. 

 

Do any other PL clubs run similar initiatives?