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London Olympics 2012 – Hearing dogs' access to the Olympic site
With under a year to go until the start of the 2012 Olympics, anticipation for spectators alike is high – and the good news is, it’s also set to be an enjoyable games for assistance dog recipients.
Hearing Dogs for Deaf People is pleased to report that organisers of the Games have put in a number of measures to ensure those spectators with hearing dogs are able to enjoy both the Olympic and Paralympic events taking place next summer.
Measures include free travel for assistance dogs on park-and-ride services, wide-aisles at many tube stations across London and access for all assistance dogs on bus routes.
Within the Olympic venues themselves, assistance dog spending areas are available while audio augmentation equipment for hearing aid users will be installed at all venues.
In addition, those who are hard of hearing when applying for tickets were given the chance to nominate seats with a direct view of video screen within Olympic stadia.
Philip Biggs, Hearing Dogs for Deaf People’s Access and Inclusion Manager says: “The Charity is extremely grateful to the Olympic Committee for the facilities they have provided for all assistance dogs users at venues across the UK. It’s vitally important that these games are accessible to everyone.”
Watch a clip of Philip’s visit to the Olympic Stadium below:
