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Leveling the Field: An Accessible World Cup Experience

As many of us sit glued to our TVs watching the World Cup, a new article from Rutgers shares an interesting guide for people with disabilities, who want to enjoy the tournament to the fullest.

Leveling the Field: Accessible World Cup Experiences for All New Jersey Fans

This article, “Leveling the Field: Accessible World Cup Experiences for All New Jersey Fans,” was published on the website of the The Community Living Education Project (CLEP), a program affiliated with Rutgers University that provides information and resources for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.

This article is a great guide that highlights accessible seating, transportation, sensory-friendly spaces, and inclusive fan events, showing how major sporting events can still be enjoyed by everyone. In addition, helpful tips for planning ahead and finding accommodations are included. For any fútbol fans from the Garden State, this is the guide for you!

You can read the full article here: https://bit.ly/4vdSgwI

The SPAN Youth Chat

On July 1st, from 4:15 to 5:00 PM, join Rachel Shandler and the Youth Engagement Team for a presentation on how traveling with a disability can be both rewarding and empowering when accessibility is prioritized. We will talk about the positives and negatives of traveling ,and discuss how it can be improved.






Resources...

Link to SPAN's website: www.spanadvocacy.org
Link to SPAN's Youth in the Know Resource Page: Youth in the Know
We're here for you! Call SPAN if you need assistance: 1-800-654-7726.

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