The values that govern a club are determined by its actions and not by the statements of its members. He Arminia Bielefelda German third division club, the best example of this.
The Bavarian club became the first on the old continent to offer a special place for people with autism. The place, called “Autism-Lounge“, is located in the stadium Schüco Arena and offers a calm and safe environment for people with autism to enjoy football. The club worked closely with German Autism Association to develop the said area.
These are some pictures in the only space reserved for people with autism that can be found in a football stadium.
The place has comfortable chairs, dim lighting and relaxing music. There are also special staff available to help people with autism enjoy the game.
Arminia Bielefeld’s initiative was praised by advocates for people with autism. “This is an important step to make football more accessible for everyone“, said Thomas Menzelpresident of the German Autism Association.
The “Autismus-Lounge” zone was inaugurated on July 29, 2019, in a Bundesliga match against Borussia Monchengladbach. The game was a success, with more than 100 people with autism and their families in attendance.
Arminia is not the only football club working to make the sport more accessible for people with autism. In recent years, several clubs have implemented similar initiatives, such as creating quiet areas in stadiums or offering free tickets for people with disabilities. autism.
These initiatives are an important step in making football a more inclusive and accessible sport for all.
Source: La Verdad
I’m Rose Herman and I work as an author for Today Times Live. My expertise lies in writing about sports, a passion of mine that has been with me since childhood. As part of my job, I provide comprehensive coverage on everything from football to tennis to golf.
