Anyone who knows me well knows that I'm a massive Hastings United fan. I was at a game last night (without my PA) and struggled with the most basic things - getting food and drink, getting in and out of the Clubhouse, etc. However, my fellow fans are helpful and supportive and the evening went well - we won 2-0.
After changing buses at the Station I finally got home and retreated into Facebook over a cuppa. There was a post on the Club's fans page from a friend angry that his son, who has learning difficulties, had been bullied after the game - by our OWN fans!!
I'm livid!! The Club has a clear anti-discrimination policy, and this should cover ALL forms of discrimination. On the run up to Disability History Month and International Day Of Disabled People I despair at how, despite years of campaigning and having legislation in place, Disabled people still have to put up with abuse and discrimination which would simply be unlawful in any other scenario.
Anyone who knows me well knows that I'm a massive Hastings United fan. I was at a game last night (without my PA) and struggled with the most basic things - getting food and drink, getting in and out of the Clubhouse, etc. However, my fellow fans are helpful and supportive and the evening went well - we won 2-0.
After changing buses at the Station I finally got home and retreated into Facebook over a cuppa. There was a post on the Club's fans page from a friend angry that his son, who has learning difficulties, had been bullied after the game - by our OWN fans!!
I'm livid!! The Club has a clear anti-discrimination policy, and this should cover ALL forms of discrimination. On the run up to Disability History Month and International Day Of Disabled People I despair at how, despite years of campaigning and having legislation in place, Disabled people still have to put up with abuse and discrimination which would simply be unlawful in any other scenario.
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