Wembley Stadium Launches Two Multi-Purpose Sensory Rooms
Wembley Stadium connected by EE has today unveiled two multi-purpose sensory rooms within the stadium to better accommodate neuro-divergent guests and their families. The rooms will be used for the very first time at this weekend’s Emirates FA Cup and Vitality Women’s FA Cup finals.
The new technology used within the sensory rooms includes traditional sensory equipment, alongside a stadium-first immersive solution to enable the stadium to accommodate the widest range of access requirements and achieve the greatest level of inclusivity.
The sensory rooms will provide guests who would ordinarily find the stadium experience challenging a safe and comfortable space to enjoy events and matchdays. The launch of the rooms also aims to create a pathway to enable guests with disabilities to progress and go on to be able to enjoy an event in general admission.
The opening of the spaces makes Wembley Stadium the first venue in the country to offer two sensory rooms and the first music venue to launch this offering.
Matthew Owen, Wembley Stadium’s Customer Engagement Manager & Lead on Disability Access planning and provision, said: “To be able to open these spaces at the most iconic multi-purpose venue in the world is a moment of great excitement. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive stadium, and this further reinforces that commitment.
“On a personal level, having been involved in disability access throughout my career and as an adult with Asperger’s Syndrome, I have seen first-hand the benefit these spaces and programmes can bring.
“I’d also like to acknowledge the efforts of The Shippey Campaign, who worked with Sunderland AFC to bring the first sensory rooms into a football environment.”
Phil Rogers, BT/EE Sports Sponsorship, added: “As Lead Partner of Wembley Stadium and all England teams, one of EE’s key ambitions is to support the growth of disability football on the pitch but also ensure the game is as inclusive as possible for all fans and spectators with disabilities.
“There should be no barriers to enjoy the game, especially at the home of English football. EE is proud to support the new sensory rooms at Wembley Stadium, which open this weekend providing a safe and comfortable environment for families to enjoy a day to savour.”
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