{"id":625,"date":"2021-03-03T13:53:00","date_gmt":"2021-03-03T13:53:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/faw.cymru\/pawb\/?p=625"},"modified":"2024-06-20T15:35:34","modified_gmt":"2024-06-20T14:35:34","slug":"level-playing-field-weeks-of-action","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/faw.cymru\/pawb\/news\/level-playing-field-weeks-of-action\/","title":{"rendered":"Level Playing Field Weeks of Action"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The Football Association of Wales is proud to continue its support of Level Playing Field\u2019s \u201cWeeks of Action\u201d campaign.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Disability charity, Level Playing Field are celebrating their 17th<\/sup> annual \u201cWeeks of Action\u201d campaign which began on Saturday 27th<\/sup> and runs to Sunday 14th<\/sup> March. The campaign aims to showcase the good work being done by clubs and organisations to improve accessibility and inclusion across all sports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As part of the Level Playing Field’s “Weeks of Action”, the FAW staged an online meeting event to launch the \u2018Disabled Supporters Association Network in Wales\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This network of DSA leads from the Cymru DSA and the DSA’s of Welsh clubs has been established with the aim to support fellow leads in addition to providing a space to share ideas to improve access and opportunity throughout Welsh football.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cymru DSA\u2019s Kieran Jones shared: \u201cDuring these unprecedented times the disabled communities across Wales have been hit harder than most. One year on and some of our members still have yet to leave their home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe establishment of a National network of DSA\u2019s within Wales will help all football fans across the country to have a voice and be heard – embodying the true essence of \u2018Together Stronger\u2019.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cymru DSA\u2019s Paul Corkrey added: \u201cWe hope that a national Cymru DSA will bring likeminded people together to share our experiences and knowledge to create a level playing field for all who love attending sporting events.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wednesday the 10th<\/sup> of March will also see the launch of a Disability Access Officer Network in Wales. This online Zoom meeting will shape the aim and direction of the Network which is hoped to include sharing best practice, innovative ideas, in addition to training and support. If you would like to hear more or have any questions please do contact PAWB@faw.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a sports charity that act as a campaigning and advisory organisation for disabled sports fans, Level Playing Field work behind the scenes with clubs to help improve accessibility at sport venues to endure disabled supporters can experience the best possible match day.\u00a0Level Playing Field<\/a>\u00a0are currently running a range of initiatives for disabled sports fans specific to the current climate of living through a global pandemic. These initiatives include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n