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Qatar aims to deliver outstanding World Cup experience for people with disabilities
24 May 2021 - 18:51
The Peninsula
Fans with disabilities will be provided access to a range of digital content as Qatar aims to make the next FIFA World Cup accessible to as many people as possible.
The Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC) works closely with local organisations to ensure content on its website, mobile apps and digital documents can be enjoyed by all fans, irrespective of their accessibility needs.
The SC’s Accessibility Forum – comprised of people from across Qatar’s disability community – has proved vital in supporting efforts to deliver the most accessible World Cup in tournament history.
Fans with disabilities will be provided access to a range of digital content as Qatar aims to make the next FIFA World Cup accessible to as many people as possible.
The Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC) works closely with local organizations to ensure content on its website, mobile apps and digital documents can be enjoyed by all fans, irrespective of their accessibility needs.
The SC’s Accessibility Forum – comprised of people from across Qatar’s disability community – has proved vital in supporting efforts to deliver the most accessible World Cup in tournament history.
“The Accessibility Forum is very important as it enables us to work directly with people with disabilities and ensure that the accessibility standards we have put in place across stadiums and digital content meet all their needs,” said Khaled Al Suwaidi, the SC’s Stakeholder Relations Senior Manager.
Members of SC Accessibility Forum visit FIFA World Cup venue Al Bayt Stadium
15 Mar 2021 - 9:40
The Peninsula
Doha: Members of the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy’s (SC) Accessibility Forum recently conducted an audit of Al Bayt Stadium, one of eight tournament venues set to host matches during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.
People with disabilities tested a range of the venue’s accessibility features, including designated parking, wheelchair-accessible seating, Braille signage, bathrooms, and lowered countertops at concession stands.
Forum member Ahmed Al Shahrani, a wheelchair user, said he was pleased to play a role in tournament preparations at the 60,000-capacity stadium, which will host the opening match of Qatar 2022.
11 Mar 2021 - 10:48
Dedicated accessible seating will be allocated for fans with limited mobility at all stadiums.
The Peninsula
Doha: The Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC) recently participated in the 46th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC). Bodour Al Meer, the SC’s Sustainability Director, took part in a panel discussion that focused on the rights of people with disabilities to have equitable access to sports activities, facilities, and events.
The two-hour session was chaired by the President of the UNHRC H E Nazhat Shameem Khan. It included a series of video messages that discussed enabling persons with disabilities to participate in recreation, leisure, and sports on an equal basis. The Permanent Mission of the State of Qatar to the UN supported the SC’s participation in the event.