LTDSA News
Keep up to date with what's going on within the Luton Town Disabled Supporters Association
November 19th 2019
Disabled/Less Abled Car Parking
Home fans can email the LTDSA directly at parking@ltdsa.co.uk to apply for a disabled/less abled car parking space (This is for match day spaces only NOT seasonal). Applications can be sent 14 days before the game and will close 4 days before the game. If there are more request than spaces available, then a ballot will be held 3 days before the game. The LTDSA will confirm the arrangements directly back to supporters.
October 19th 2019
JAMES SHEA ANNOUNCED AS NEW PLAYER PATRON
Hatters goalkeeper James Shea warmed up for his Championship debut against Bristol City by meeting Luton Town Disabled Supporters' Association secretary Allan Drummond and chairman Richard Hill after agreeing to be the new LTDSA player patron! He was also on hand to promote the LTDSA's Hatters Vision service, providing audio commentary for visually impaired supporters at all Luton Town matches. Details on how to book a headset can be found by clicking HERE.
LTDSA PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THAT WHEELCHAIR FRIENDLY WATERPROOF PONCHOS AND DISPOSABLE HAND WARMERS ARE NOW AVAILABLE
Before the start of the Bristol City game Allan and Richard were joined by Hatters SLOs John Miller and James Whitehead, along with our Here to Help team, to promote the new waterproof ponchos and disposable hand warmers which are now available for both home and away disabled supporters during the winter months.
RICHARD HILL AND ALLAN DRUMMOND AWARDED WITH GOLDEN HATTER AWARD
Richard and Allan were then surprised pitchside by John Miller presenting them with the Golden Hatter award for their long-term support for the club and their on-going hard work for the LTDSA.
Well done guys and keep up the great work!
January 24th 2018
DISABLED SUPPORTERS ASSOCIATION: NEW COMMITTEE MEMBERS WANTED
Join the LTDSA committee, and help make a positive difference to Luton Town supporters with disabilities.
Would you like to help make a positive difference, supporting your club and helping to further enhance the match-day experience for disabled supporters? If so then please put yourself forward to become a valued member of the LTDSA Committee.
The LTDSA work very closely with the club, disabled supporters and other interested parties, supporting the club towards the improvement of facilities and providing specialist knowledge to ensure disabled supporters, carers and fans voices are heard. We are an active and vibrant committee who meet around six times per year.
You don't have to have a disability to apply, but we do want people with an understanding of disability issues and a real drive to help make a difference.
If you are interested then please Direct Message us on Facebook or email ltdsa@lutontown.co.uk with your expression of interest. We will then forward you a short application form for you to complete requesting brief introduction to who you are, your experience around disability matters and what you feel you can add to the committee and disabled supporters. Completed applications need to reach us by Wednesday 31st January 2018.
After applications have been received, we will interview prospective committee members during February with a view to appointed committee members joining us at our next committee meeting on Wednesday 7th March at 7pm.
We very much look forward to hearing from you.
Allan Drummond, LTDSA Secretary
www.lutontown.co.uk/fans/disabled-supporters/
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Following a very busy season and a half of successful action The Luton Town Disabled Supporters Association can proudly announce that they have been in constant contact with the club officials. As a result, together, we have made the match day experience a more positive experience for a number of our fans with disabilities. Should you wish to raise any points that could enhance your match day experience, please feel free to contact us by email. One thing we can promise you is that we will listen to your story.
February 17th 2017
LUTON TOWN SUPPORTERS TRUST DONATE TO LTDSA FOR PURCHASE OF AUDIO HEADSETS
For supporters with a visual impairment, we have a dedicated commentary service where you can borrow a receiver to listen to live match commentary.
All the information you need can be found in our guide, click here to download it as a pdf.
To book a headset, please click this link and complete the form.