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Purpose: The aim of this paper is to synthesise existing literature on sports stadia, spectators with disabilities (SwD), and accessibility to identify themes and to highlight the gaps in the literature. This review subsequently develops two propositions that will enable research in this emerging area to further develop.
Design/methodology/approach: The research was guided by two research questions: first, what does the peer reviewed evidence tell us about spectators with disability (SwD) and the accessibility of sporting stadia? Second, how can this information be used to develop a Stadium Accessibility Scale (SAS)? The authors conducted a rapid review of the literature across three databases that identified 34 papers for synthesis.
Findings: Synthesis revealed three research themes: a focus on legislative compliance, the need to enhance resources (both physical and human); and research that focuses on moving beyond the stadium experience. The latter can be sub-divided into two streams – studies that look at accessibility as a social legacy of major events, and studies that seek to understand the whole journey that SwD’s must make to attend sport events.
Research limitations/implications: The study makes two key recommendations. The first is to encourage further research aligned to the HOPES framework (Paramio-Salcines et al., 2018) that explicitly recognises the importance of understanding the broader approach to the customer experience. The second is the need for the development and validation of a reliable SAS.
Social Implications: Greater accessibility provides a foundation for inclusive environments in sport. The findings are relevant for all stakeholders in sport as universal accessibility benefits more than people with disabilities.
Key words: Accessibility, Disability, Social model of disability, Inclusion, Sport Stadia, Stadium Accessibility Scale
Purpose: The aim of this paper is to synthesise existing literature on sports stadia, spectators with disabilities (SwD), and accessibility to identify themes and to highlight the gaps in the literature. This review subsequently develops two propositions that will enable research in this emerging area to further develop.
Design/methodology/approach: The research was guided by two research questions: first, what does the peer reviewed evidence tell us about spectators with disability (SwD) and the accessibility of sporting stadia? Second, how can this information be used to develop a Stadium Accessibility Scale (SAS)? The authors conducted a rapid review of the literature across three databases that identified 34 papers for synthesis.
Findings: Synthesis revealed three research themes: a focus on legislative compliance, the need to enhance resources (both physical and human); and research that focuses on moving beyond the stadium experience. The latter can be sub-divided into two streams – studies that look at accessibility as a social legacy of major events, and studies that seek to understand the whole journey that SwD’s must make to attend sport events.
Research limitations/implications: The study makes two key recommendations. The first is to encourage further research aligned to the HOPES framework (Paramio-Salcines et al., 2018) that explicitly recognises the importance of understanding the broader approach to the customer experience. The second is the need for the development and validation of a reliable SAS.
Social Implications: Greater accessibility provides a foundation for inclusive environments in sport. The findings are relevant for all stakeholders in sport as universal accessibility benefits more than people with disabilities.
Key words: Accessibility, Disability, Social model of disability, Inclusion, Sport Stadia, Stadium Accessibility Scale
Original language | English |
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Journal | Sport, Business, Management: An International Journal |
Publication status | Accepted/In press - 19 Nov 2021 |
Event | EURAM 2020 Online conference: The business of now: The future starts here. - Online supported by Trinity University Dublin, Dublin, Ireland Duration: 4 Dec 2020 → 6 Dec 2020 Conference number: 20 https://conferences.euram.academy/2020conference/ |
Keywords
- Accessibility
- Disability
- Social model of disability
- Inclusion
- Sport Stadia
- Stadium Accessibility Scale
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Managing accessibility and inclusion of sport
Paul James Kitchin (Chair), Geoff Walters (Organiser) & Juan Luis Paramio-Salcines (Organiser)
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Ableism as a determinant of priorities for the development of disability football: a critique of European National Football Associations
Kitchin, P. J., Prieto, J., Paramio-Salcines, J. L., Macbeth, J. L. & Bloomer, S., 8 Oct 2021, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Managing Sport and Leisure. p. 1-20 20 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Assessing Accessibility in European football clubs’ stadia: Developing a European Accessible Football League Scale
Kitchin, P. J., Darcy, S., Paramio-Salcines, J. L. & Walters, G., 1 Nov 2020. 34 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
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Managing organizational reputation in response to a public shaming campaign
Kitchin, P. J., Paramio-Salcines, J. L. & Walters, G., 29 Feb 2020, In: Sport Management Review. 23, 1, p. 66-80 15 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The needs of disabled fans must not be ignored when sports stadiums reopen to spectators
Connor Penfold, Paul James Kitchin & Paul Darby
7/04/21
1 Media contribution
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