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Norwich City FC Disability Access.

I was wrong.

I said in a recent Facebook posting that I could find no mention of disability access on the Canaries' website. But I was right in that respect - I couldn't find it. It was only when Mark Harrison told me it was all under a sub-menu (of 'Club') called 'ability counts' that I dug it out.

Now I fully agree with that heading with regard to disability but on a football site it can mean a host of other things, not least Norwich City's footballing ability!

So a reserved apology for what I wrote on Facebook when, as a stranger to the site, I couldn't see anything about disability. So as recompense, here is a quote:

ACCESS AND FACILITIES

Posted on: Wed 20 Oct 2010

THERE are many facilities that have been designed to accommodate supporters with a variety of disabilities and to encourage all fans to come along and watch the Canaries play live at Carrow Road.

Introduction

Facilities for disabled supporters at Norwich City Football Club include places for up to 83 wheelchair users and 139 ambulant supporters.

While the majority of places will be taken up by season ticket holders, a number will be kept for home casual tickets and away supporters.

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Indoor Aviva Ability Counts Gallery

24 Wheelchairs + 24 Escorts/65 Ambulant Seats

The Aviva Ability Counts Gallery is an inside viewing area, behind glass with heating when necessary. This is fully accessable by a lift and is self-contained with disabled toilets and a large refreshment area with a lowered counter.

Platform Aviva Ability Counts Gallery

18 Wheelchairs + 18 Escorts

Outside Jarrold Stand Wing (N & O)

15 Wheelchairs + 15 Escorts/27 Ambulant Seats

Outside Jarrold Stand Centre (J & M)

11 Wheelchairs + 11 Escorts/20 Ambulant Seats

Supporters can sit at the front of the Jarrold Stand at pitch level with disabled toilets close by and refreshments are available from within the Jarrold Stand concourse.

Away Section Jarrold Stand Wing

15 Wheelchairs + 15 Escorts/27 Ambulant Seats

Disabled Season Tickets

We are now currently sold out of season tickets within all disability areas. You can join the waiting list by contacting the Ticket Office on 0844 826 1902.

Super Membership

If you would like to buy casual match tickets at the earliest opportunity then sign up to super membership today by contacting the Ticket Office on 0844 826 1902.

Match Tickets for Escorts

Escort match tickets are free of charge and can only be issued when a disabled match ticket is purchased. Disabled super members who wish to acquire an escort match ticket at the earliest opportunity will need to either supply the Club with an existing super membership number or purchase an additional super membership by contacting the Ticket Office on 0844 826 1902.

Buy Backs

If you are a season ticket holder and you can not attend a home fixture, then please call the Ticket Office on 0844 826 1902 as soon as possible to put your ticket on buy back.

Equipment and Services

- Matchday programme in Microsoft Word via email.

- Soccersight live match commentary system.

- Portable induction loop for hearing aids.

Disabled Supporters Working Group (DSWG)

If you would like to join the DSWG, then please call Stephen Graham on 0844 826 1902.

Club Contact

Disability Liaison Officer: Stephen Graham

Telephone: 0844 826 1902

Email: abilitycounts@ncfc-canaries.co.uk

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