English Championship football club Birmingham City has introduced a new ticket functionality that allows disabled supporters to purchase tickets online. English Championship football club Birmingham City has introduced a new ticket functionality that allows disabled supporters to purchase tickets online. Disabled supporters will now be able to buy match tickets online for home and away …
Accessible ticketing scheme launches for Broadway shows
The Harriet Tubman Effect (HTE) has partnered with a number of Broadway shows to launch Lantern Tix, an accessible ticketing initiative. Through the new scheme, groups and individuals from New York community-based organisations, schools and under-resourced communities will be able to watch Broadway shows for just $22.50 (£18/€21). The Harriet Tubman Effect is a human …
Arts Council England progresses accessibility plan
Arts Council England (ACE) has launched a consultative survey with venues as it develops plans to create a UK wide access scheme that will make attending creative and cultural events easier for disabled, D/deaf and neurodivergent people. The government-funded body dedicated to promoting the performing, visual and literary arts in England will discuss a variety …
Inconsistencies stop disabled customers from enjoying the arts
There are many inconsistencies preventing those with disabilities from enjoying the arts, from ticketing through to accessible venues. A free national Arts Access Card for disabled people to use at theatres, concerts and festivals has been delayed by two years. The card was part of the UK Government’s National Disability Strategy. Arts Council England (ACE) and …
Access Card celebrates Queen’s Award for Enterprise
Nimbus Disability, the company behind Access Card, has been awarded a Queen’s Award for Enterprise. The company is run by disabled people to help others have better access to entertainment venues and attractions. It has been recognised in the Innovation category of the Queen’s Awards, for its work on the Access Card which informs of …
Download festival makes layout changes to improve
British rock festival Download has revealed major site improvements for its 2022 event in June, improving accessibility for all fans. The festival is set to take place at full capacity for the first time since 2019 from June 10-12 at Donington Park. The Village area has been moved closer to The Arena, the main section …