Aston Villa opens new accessible Changing Places facility
Aston Villa has opened its new Changing Places toilet facility at Villa Park. Changing Places toilets are different from standard accessible toilets as they have extra features that allow for more space to meet the needs of those who use them.
They are larger than a standard disabled toilet and include a height-adjustable bench, a hoist, and room for two carers/personal assistants. Villa has been working hard to install a Changing Places facility since the beginning of the season, with this just one of several continued investments the club is making for its disabled supporters.
It forms an important part of Aston Villa’s equality and diversity campaign, ‘All in’, which strives to ensure supporters, staff, and everyone connected to Aston Villa Football Club feel an equal sense of belonging.
“After many meetings and continued collaboration, I am immensely proud that our club has installed a Changing Places facility. […] “We are getting much closer to being fully accessible to all and this is a very positive step.”
Joanne McKibbens, head of the DSA
“We are all incredibly proud to install a Changing Places toilet. […] We value everyone connected to our club and we want all supporters at Villa Park to feel like they belong here and enjoy an equal matchday experience.”
Anthony Richard, Aston Villa Disability Access Officer
The Changing Places toilet was opened for last Saturday’s home fixture against Watford and will be available for all matches onwards.
