Dietspam 733 Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 Anyone else with a kid with ASD (or any other challenges) will agree this is great news from the club. Places are only just starting to implement things like this and i'm glad my club is one of them. Quote RANGERS striker Kenny Miller and 9-in-a-row legend John Brown officially opened Broxi’s Den at Ibrox today, a facility that will allow supporters with complex learning difficulties and sensory challenges such as autism to enjoy matches at the Stadium. In partnership with the fans, the Club is extremely proud to have developed this new facility based in the Broomloan Stand Corner, which accommodates up to eight supporters and their carers. The suite will help children and young adults with sensory difficulties acclimatise to the noise, crowds and bustle of a busy matchday. Created following meetings with the Rangers Disability Matters Group, Broxi’s Den opened at last weekend’s SPFL game against Motherwell and going forward, spaces will be allocated on a game by game basis. Children aged between 5 and 12 will receive priority for afternoon games and young adults will have priority for evening matches. Kenny Miller commented: “It is a great privilege for me to officially open Broxi’s Den at Ibrox today. So many people have worked extremely hard to create this facility and I would like to thank everyone who donated their time and money in order to see it completed. “It is fantastic we can now offer an area for fans with sensory difficulties to watch their team in a quiet and calm environment.” John Brown added: “Ibrox Stadium is a fantastic arena to watch football and I applaud everyone at Rangers for developing this facility to allow supporters to attend games who may have previously been unable to do so.” “Broxi’s Den will also be used to support a range of community programmes and I am sure it will be a great addition to the matchday experience.” Supporters wishing to apply for places in Broxi’s Den can contact the Club in three easy ways:- Email: disabilitymatters@rangers.co.uk Telephone 0141 580 8639 Write to the Disability Access Manager, Rangers Football Club, Argyle House, Ibrox Stadium, 150 Edmiston Drive, Glasgow G51 2XD https://rangers.co.uk/news/headlines/broxis-den-launched-ibrox/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negri's lovechild 14,055 Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 Brilliant. Well done Rangers. I've seen this down south and its a fantastic thing Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PRW. 5,631 Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 Class Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcb 1,167 Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 The only other stadium i know of that provides this facility is The Stadium of Light in Sunderland. Well done to everyone involved in setting this up. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Hilts 12,819 Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 3 minutes ago, jcb said: The only other stadium i know of that provides this facility is The Stadium of Light in Sunderland. Well done to everyone involved in setting this up. West Brom do too. There was a feature about it on Match of the Day a few months back about a blind chap who was provided match commentary by the club when in the stadium through headphones. Class from Rangers Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
K.A.I 36,183 Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 Good move by Rangers it's a nice touch to try and cater for kids with difficulties and help them enjoy the match-day experience of being a Rangers supporter. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza27 15,283 Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 Good news,this will help with getting my youngest along to his first game Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcb 1,167 Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 12 minutes ago, Captain Hilts said: West Brom do too. There was a feature about it on Match of the Day a few months back about a blind chap who was provided match commentary by the club when in the stadium through headphones. Class from Rangers We have provided a service for blind supporters for a number of years so it's good to see another group of fans being catered for. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRodgA2k8 542 Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 What a club we are! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElBufalo20 7,892 Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 Just seen that. Really proud of my club for doing this. Something so small and simple yet going to be a great benefit for well deserved children and their families. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcb 1,167 Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 6 minutes ago, Sasa'onlyPLGsuccess'Papac said: Just seen that. Really proud of my club for doing this. Something so small and simple yet going to be a great benefit for well deserved children and their families. It's exactly this point that gives me more pride in our club for doing this. It won't generate as much publicity as a new manager or player signing but will benefit fans for years to come. A fantastic initiative that will bring so much happiness to families who deserve it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenerife Bear 1,748 Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 That is outstanding. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
willygers4life 1,031 Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 Due to this happening I can go to games more often now and my daughter will get to come and watch aswell now, it's brilliant from the club and hopefully can expand on it Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimjim1690 4,534 Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 It's something people like myself would never think of, but well done to whoever brought it to the attention of the powers that be, and well done to whoever it was for getting the ball rolling. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smile 26,610 Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 a wee picture from the site. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courtyard Bear 41,357 Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 Not one mention of who actually paid for it, I find that rather strange. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeWallaceRFC 3,920 Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malvern 11,329 Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 Outstanding gesture from the club, the payment thing I will overlook as it doe snot matter in this context. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaudrupsPatrickBoots 13,510 Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 That's superb. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
siddiqi_drinker 14,635 Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 Any more substitutions like Saturday and we'll all need 'sensory rooms' with padded walls, however, nice initiative from the club Jist hope if any of the kids start acting up and hitting out that the carers (parents I assume) can keep things under control or will the kid have a 'professional' on-site to help? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazzler 2,428 Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 1 hour ago, Courtyard Bear said: Not one mention of who actually paid for it, I find that rather strange. Surely the club paid for it? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanoli 4,625 Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 A great addition to the stadium whatever way you look at. Helps parents integrate their kids into the experience, and keeps screaming wains out of the stands. Can't be arsed with this being used as ammo against the board by the mentalists on here when we don't spend 30 million in transfer fees come August however. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisMcb 649 Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 Excellent from the club my 3 year old just been diagnosed with autism. Good to know the club are recognising it Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaiser1041 9,088 Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 Bomber thanked the fans for shelling out the dosh Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfsup2 1,535 Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 At the end of the day it's brilliant for fans with children who will love and benefit from this. Looks class as well who cares who paid its the way we want to see our club rise above all others as usual we lead the way. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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