Everton have revealed their four-point blueprint to bolster accessibility for match-going fans at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.
The new home of the Blues on the Liverpool docks has already been hailed as ‘the most accessible club stadium in the country’ to ensure disabled supporters have the best experience possible.
The Hill Dickinson Stadium is coming under some scrutiny from fans amid Everton’s current struggles on the pitch.
Everton News columnist Alan Myers has not been impressed with Hill Dickinson Stadium’s transport links, which have left a lot of fans frustrated following the full-time whistle.
There are still a number of areas where The Friedkin Group can sanction improvements to the new stadium on Bramley-Moore Dock.
Forget the transport issues, if you could change one thing about the Hill Dickinson, what would it be? 🤔
Gary Lineker's comments on Everton's Hill Dickinson Stadium.
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However, the club are going above and beyond to ensure their disabled fans do not experience any accessibility issues.
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Everton introduce four improvements to Hill Dickinson Stadium accessibility
Everton have agreed to monitor Hill Dickinson Stadium ticket prices after the Fan Advisory Board raised concerns to the club.
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As the Blues have clear communications with the fan groups, there have been some improvements revealed to improve the experience for Everton’s disabled supporters.
Arriving to the Hill Dickinson Stadium
Everton will now put on a shuttle bus operating between Sandhills Station and Boundary Street to get fans arriving by train to the stadium with ease.
This service will be available through a pre-booking system.
What do you miss most about Goodison Park after months in the Hill Dickinson Stadium? 🥺
The new stadium has surpassed all expectations so far 🔥
Gary Neville quote on Goodison Park's shaky gantry.
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For fans arriving by car, the club has more than doubled their on-site stadium parking allocations for Blue Badge holders to more than 100.
Additional stewarding has also been green-lit to help disabled fans return safely from the stands to their vehicle parked on-site.
Internal Hill Dickinson Stadium improvements made for accessibility
Following feedback from supporters, Everton have created new accessible toilets on the Budweiser Plaza.
Wheelchairs have also been made available for supporters to use within the grounds of the Hill Dickinson Stadium.
Everton’s Hill Dickinson Stadium now have more accessible wheelchair bays than any other stadium in the Premier League.
Everton improve ‘at-seat’ Hill Dickinson Stadium experience
After speaking with the Everton Disabled Supporters Association, a service for hot drinks to be delivered to supporters’ seats will now be provided.
On top of that, Everton will also provide sign language provisions during pre-match and half-time displays on the screens around the stadium.
Support Accessible Passports set to be introduced at Everton
Discussions will continue alongside the feedback of the EDSA to help improve the experience for Everton’s disabled fans at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.
The introduction of a Support Accessible Passport is also expected to launch next season, which will help to personalise the accessible experience for each individual supporter on a match day.
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