LankyMac Posted November 25, 2015 Report Share Posted November 25, 2015 A bit of information about the Motherwell Football Club Disabled Supporters Association. Leanne Dempster gifted the disabled section of Fir Park to the MFCDSA on the understanding that we use the funds gained to continually improve the disabled facilities. We have come a long way since then by building wheelchair accessible shelters, a disabled toilet and more. But much more is required. European law is making the requirements much, much more than we have just now and we are tackling this bit by bit. We are planning some activities to raise more funds in the future and I'll keep you all updated on that. Last year we won an award from the Scottish Disabled Supporters Association and a prize from that was Audio Commentary equipment from Rex Blind Parties. This video shows Rex Blind Parties in action https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bqxRg6VjNkM We have the equipment but we need commentators. We would like to create a roster of volunteers who can commentate on home games. Two people would be selected for each game and given press passes. This is a fun thing to do, but remember the main aim is to improve the matchday experience for sight impaired supporters. It wouldn't be exactly the same as TV commentary, it has to be more factual about where the action is and what is happening at all times. If anyone is interested, please send me a message and we can chat further. Also if you know of any sight impaired supporters who would like to attend please let them know this service is up and running from Saturday and to contact the MFCDSA to arrange attendance. Thanks 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yabba's Turd Posted November 26, 2015 Report Share Posted November 26, 2015 Does Billy Kerr not still do this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LankyMac Posted November 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2015 I don't know Billy but I have heard about him. From what I heard, Billy would commentate loudly for sight impaired people around him to listen. If anyone knows if Billy still does this, we would love to hear from him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yabba's Turd Posted November 26, 2015 Report Share Posted November 26, 2015 I can try and put you in touch mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LankyMac Posted December 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2015 Thanks to Yabba's Turd, we got in touch with Billy and after a few bumps in the road the commentary has launched and Billy was fantastic. We have quite a few other volunteers and are creating a roster for people to commentate with Billy. We are also looking for two things: more sight impaired fans to come to the games and Sponsors of receivers. The receivers are around £250 and will last for years. If anyone on here would like to help we have a promotion plan of naming the receiver as your company or chosen name as well as a thank you and permanent promotion on our website. But most importantly is the improvement of the match experience for sight-impaired fans. Thanks 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yabba's Turd Posted December 13, 2015 Report Share Posted December 13, 2015 Glad to have been able to help out. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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