Supporters under 14-years of age are not allowed to enter the stadium without a qualifying adult (age 18-years and over). As a result and in-line with reasonable adjustments, the 2013/14 City Kicks (under 16) Seasoncard holder, who is under 14-years of age and their parent/guardian are required to pay the prevailing rate for their seats. We are not required to provide the adult with a free 2013/14 Seasoncard.
I read gkmcfc's post to be talking in general about the disabled, not just about this particular case.mcfc1894 said:Dubai Blue said:The disabled aren't getting any 'perk' as they have to pay for their ticket, but they can't be expected to go to the matches on their own, can they?gkmcfc said:I find it somewhat ironic that the very people who for years have campaigned for equal rights in employment, accessibility and in life in general still want to receive a perk that I and other fans have to pay for!
Would they give up their right to free parking too?
neither can a 4 year old
mcfc1894 said:Dubai Blue said:The disabled aren't getting any 'perk' as they have to pay for their ticket, but they can't be expected to go to the matches on their own, can they?gkmcfc said:I find it somewhat ironic that the very people who for years have campaigned for equal rights in employment, accessibility and in life in general still want to receive a perk that I and other fans have to pay for!
Would they give up their right to free parking too?
neither can a 4 year old
Matty said:If the fan is too young to be allowed to attend the game on their own, regardless of their physical or mental faculties, then whoever attends the game with them should have to pay also. If I've got a fit and healthy 8 year old son, and he has a seasoncard, then I too will have to buy a seasoncard as he can't go on his own. The same should be true of a disabled 8 year old with a seasoncard, they would need adult supervision whether they were disabled or not, due to their age, so I don't think it's unreasonable to be expected to buy a seasoncard.
If the disabled person is only requiring supervision due to their disability (they are of an age where, ordinarily, they could attend the game on their own) then their carer shouldn't have to pay for a seasoncard, or potentially City should provide a designated carer service whereby, if required, the disabled supporter could be looked after at the game by a trained professional provided by the club (in conjunction with whatever agency they would need to provide such people).
I think this needs clearing up. There has been NO CHANGE to the disabled carer policy. If you are over 14, disabled, and need a carer, then your situation is assessed based upon your benefits/circumstances, as is the case at present, and your ticket price/that of your carer is decided upon. This will NOT be affected by this issue whatsoever.Dubai Blue said:I read gkmcfc's post to be talking in general about the disabled, not just about this particular case.mcfc1894 said:Dubai Blue said:The disabled aren't getting any 'perk' as they have to pay for their ticket, but they can't be expected to go to the matches on their own, can they?
neither can a 4 year old
lancs blue said:mcfc1894 said:Dubai Blue said:The disabled aren't getting any 'perk' as they have to pay for their ticket, but they can't be expected to go to the matches on their own, can they?
neither can a 4 year old
No U-14 is allowed to attend on their own, disabled or otherwise. I think this is at the centre of the club's decision as it could be argued (I'm not saying the argument is right) that to allow a disabled U-14's parent in free discriminates against the parent of an able bodied U-14 who has to pay full price.
mcfclovin88 said:His dad has a season card, why can't he move to be sat next to his son?