Rugby Football Union answers your accessibility questions

As an employer we are dedicated to embedding disability inclusion across our organisation which is why we have partnered with disability experts, EmployAbility, to enable us to provide the appropriate adjustment support to existing employees and new applicants joining RFU. 

RFU is also a member of Inclusive Employers who provide routine webinars for any of our employees to attend and cover a range of topics including neurodiversity and disability inclusion. This is key to engaging all employees on disability inclusion and helping others to understand how people are disabled by barriers in society rather than their impairment or difference.

 

We are actively trying to incorporate accessibility into all of our existing projects and there are plenty of opportunities for colleagues to get involved if they would like, for example, our stadium is getting upgraded and we have formed an accessibility group to feed into the design. 

 

Here we answer your accessibility FAQs:

 

• Is there accessible public transport?

Twickenham Station is the nearest station to the stadium and after the recent upgrades it now has step free access from all platforms to street level.

https://www.southwesternrailway.com/travelling-with-us/at-the-station/twickenham

 

• Are disabled parking bays available?

Disabled parking bays are available in the West Car Park, North perimeter road next to the send-out marquees and fanatics parking area next to gate A.  In the unlikely event these are not available, the Venue Operations team will provide parking within the stadium to blue badge holders. 

 

• How far are the bays for disabled people from the building?

These are located a good 100m from the stadium. Wheelchair users’ access via the south which is approximately 150m.  If an employee requires parking close to the office, this is provided via Venue Operations.

 

• Are there accessible toilets available for employees?

1 inside the office opposite reception.

2 designated disabled toilets in the executive box corridor west of the automatic doors

1 in each of the main male/female toilets to the East of the automatic doors.

 

• Are all doors into the office automatic doors?

Yes, all the doors into the office are either automatic or left open. 

 

• Are the units lowered in the kitchen and café? 

The Westerly kitchen (inside the office next to the print room) has been lowered for wheelchair users. However, the East side (next to the TryLine) has not. 

 

• Is there a braille on the lift buttons?

Braille is only in a number of lifts (not within the office) but all buttons have raised numbers.

 

• Do you have an evac chair that is accessible for employees?

Yes, and can equally be used for visitors, positioned locally for the office space users.

 

• Is there an accessible fire alarm in the office?

Yes, we have call points that are accessible to raise an alarm throughout the office.

 

• Can we provide personal evacuation plans?

Our Health, Safety and Environment manager personally conducts risk assessments and PEEPS for employees that require them.

 

• What kind of lights do we have?

Low-impact LED lights throughout the office.

 

• Are there induction loops in meeting spaces?

We have induction loops in the main meeting room in the office and the reception areas but not available in all the meeting rooms.  

 

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