Winksy and Moussa support Level Playing Field’s Weeks of Action Campaign

Harry Winks and Moussa Sissoko have appeared in a virtual Q&A to support Level Playing Field’s Weeks of Action campaign.

The players took part in a video call with members of the Club’s Official Disabled Supporters’ Association to raise awareness of Level Playing Field, a charity dedicated to improving access for disabled sports fans and the wider community.

The campaign highlights the positive work being done by Clubs, Disabled Supporters Associations (DSA’s) and organisations towards access and inclusion at sports venues. The main aim is to drive an improved matchday experience to encourage more disabled fans to watch the ‘beautiful game’.

SpursAbility members Dee and Owen had the chance to meet the players virtually and talk about the facilities available at our stadium which help make matchdays easier and more enjoyable for disabled fans.

After a Q&A, Harry and Moussa were taught some phrases in sign-language including ‘Come On You Spurs’, their names and the universal sign for football.

Jo McNicol, Chair of SpursAbility, said: “It was lovely to be joined by Harry and Moussa to highlight the wonderful facilities available at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The facilities are vital to enable fans with disabilities and impairments to enjoy live matches like any other fan and it was great to share our positive work with our players.”

Speaking after the call, Harry said: “Level Playing Field is a fantastic charity, and it was great to find out about their Weeks of Action campaign. Dee and Owen provided a real insight into what match-days are like for disabled fans and it was fun to learn some sign language with them - they are excellent teachers!”

Equality and inclusion is at the heart of everything we do as a Club.

The Club’s Disability Access Scheme provides supporters with a disability access to services and facilities that enhance their matchday experience.

Our stadium is fully compliant with the Accessible Stadia Guide and exceeds standards in many areas. In addition to dedicated accessible entrances, the stadium has accessible seating and wheelchair spaces in all stands. It also includes three Changing Places facilities for fans with more complex requirements, which have more space and equipment than standard accessible toilets.

Located in the stadium’s North Stand, our Sensory Suite offers a comfortable and calming environment for supporters on the autistic spectrum or with sensory impairments to watch matches. The room is complete with a tactile wall, a bubble tube and several other pieces of sensory equipment.

Other services available include audio descriptive commentary, a radio-based assistive hearing system, accessible stadium parking, and areas for assistance animals. Away fans also receive access to these provisions.

Through the Tottenham Hotspur Foundation, the Club runs a number of projects in its local community aimed at promoting inclusion and equality for all, including sport and employability programmes for people with a range of disabilities.

For further information about Level Playing Field, visit https://www.levelplayingfield.org.uk/