In recognition of World Parkinsons Awareness Day, this Saturday, 11 April, Disabled Supporters Association Board member, Nick Pace, who has young onset Parkinsons shares his passion in playing Walking Football and how he is helping build our own team at West Ham United. If you are interested in getting involved, please see the contact details at the end of this article. DSA Board member, Nick Pace with the 2026 Cure Parkinsons Cup Since late 2025, the West Ham United Fo

A film crew from TNT Sports visited the London Stadium to follow DSA Board member Keighley and her son Leo, both of whom are deaf, as they entered the stadium for the game against Manchester City. The crew remained throughout the match to observe the impact of the new BSL provision on the big screen on their match day experience. Keighley has been instrumental in launching BSL, collaborating with the Club to bring this project to fruition. Watch the full episode here - Sign U

A huge congratulations to our own James Datsun who is celebrating a quarter of a century providing this fantastic service for our visually impaired supporters. The Club recognised James' contribution presenting him with a signed shirt, whilst Sky Sports & Mirror Sports were both present to record the occasion. CoChair, Cathy Bayford was lucky enough to be there to offer best wishes on behalf of the DSA on his fantastic achievement and also thank you for his unwavering support

Usually by this time in the football season, we would have expected an announcement on next season's tickets prices, but with the speculation on just which League we will playing in, the Club are seemingly dragging their feet in publishing any news.  Following the Fan Advisory Board meeting, we are told we can expect an increase, but how much and how many will be affected we have yet to find out. As Disabled Supporters we receive a concession rate, within that bracket prices

Rather embarrassingly, as the webmaster I am sharing my own story here, I didn't know all the footage was going to be used to produce a full video. I thought I was adding a few infills, but I am more than happy to be sharing and therefore promoting the Association. As a proud veteran I would urge any ex service personnel reading this, injured or otherwise struggling with settling back into "civvie street" to reach out to one of the many charities set up for for our specific n

Today the Club tell Gary's story. Gary was visually impaired after a stroke 18 months ago, read on for his matchday experience and what a difference the audio commentary can make, especially relevant as this Season is the 25th for James Datson providing this fantastic service! Read more here - Level Playing Field Unite for Access | Gary Wenlock's story - West Ham United FC

Today we follow Nick on his match day journey and recognise all that is in place to help those who have invisible disabilities. Nick who has early onset Parkinson's takes us through his walk into the Stadium, using the discreet credit card size Accessibility Pass, he is able to use the designated Accessible Search Lanes and Turnstiles. Nick is also the DSA lead on West Ham's Parkinson's Walking Football Team project based at the the West Ham Foundation "Foundry" facility at B

The countdown continues towards the game recognising the Disabled Supporters Association and the Level Playing Field's "Unite for Access" campaign this weekend. Read on to hear all about Mick, the DSA's Campaign Secretary and his matchday experience as a wheelchair user. Level Playing Field Unite for Access | Mick Hancock's story - West Ham United FC

Watch the Level Playing Field's launch video here, this year's lead subject is becoming disabled later in life. Over the next week, we will be showcasing some of our own Supporter stories, and on how their disability has not stopped them attending the London Stadium with the facilities in place to ensure their matchday experience is as enjoyable as everyone else at the same game. "Enabling the Way with the DSA" Keep logging in over the next week to see our own videos and how

Read all about Leo's pitchside visit and how the BSL provision is making a difference for deaf supporters attending games at the London Stadium. West Ham United Disabled Supporters’ Association and British Sign Language Interpreters unite - West Ham United FC

The minutes were published on the Club website just before Christmas following the DSA Board members meeting with the Club in November. This is one of the two meetings timetabled across the Season. Matters arising included an update on the changes in roles within the Accessibility Team, post match egress for disabled supporters, blue badge parking and the launch of the British Sign Language provision on a matchday. The Disabled Supporters Board meet bi-monthly alongside the s

Members of the Disabled Supporters Board were out in force prior to the game against Liverpool last weekend, handing out badges and raising awareness of the Disabled Supporters Association. Our Ambassador, Matt Jarvis and Club Mascot Bubbles both joined us to promote the Association membership, as we aim to represent our supporters with Disabilities. The event fell in the same week as the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, which the Club recognised by having a ch

The DSA continues to play an integral part of the Fan Advisory Board as fan groups challenge the way West Ham United is managed. Read more here WHUISC - News

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Cathy Bayford. CoChair of the DSA attended the last meeting of this FAB meeting with the Club for this Season. Agenda items included a...

Members of the Disabled Supporters Association Board will have a pop up stall at the Chigwell Construction Stadium before the match...