Welcome to the Special Schools News & Events index Back to News & Events The President of the National Association of Disabled Supporters has today made public the charity's support of the Lib Dem MP, Don Foster. Foster, who is the Lib Dem spokesperson for culture, media and sport, highlighted in a statement on 8th August that the treatment of disabled fans in the country's football stadia is 'shameful', and called for more help from clubs and the government. Commenting on Don Foster's statement, President for the National Association of Disabled Supporters, David Bernstein said: "Mr Foster's comments have come at a time when our charity is striving to even the playing field for all disabled supporters. My first action as President of NADS last month was to write to all club chairmen to ask that they review their disabled supporters facilities in line with the Accessible Stadia Guidance. " The findings recently published by the Lib Dems further endorse NADS own research (State of the Game report 2007). This follows similar support from the Labour party and is a further move to obtaining all party support. The Foster report specifically highlights the current provision for wheelchair users, however it is important that we continue to encourage equal access for all disabled fans. David Bernstein adds: "We are working with the football family and politicians to find good solutions and recognise the progress that has been made for disabled supporters. We continue to encourage equal access to stadia for all disabled fans. We have set out a plan for an independent audit of all professional clubs, along with the creation of a central fund to provide financial support to clubs in making the necessary improvements where required. The Lib Dem report demonstrates just how much still needs to be done."