National Director:
Paralyzed
Veterans of America’s Accessible Stadium Series: Raymond James Stadium
Since its opening in 1998, Raymond James Stadium, home to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers,
has ensured optimal accessibility to all of its patrons.
Ray Jay, as he’s known, provides all of the basics of an accessible structure,
such as accessible parking and entrances, seating availability and restrooms.
Beyond the standard accessibility features required by the ADA, the stadium
provides a transportation service to and from remote parking lots to assist
the elderly or individuals with mobility impairments.
Patrons
simply call a provided number to arrange pickup. The stadium also provides “air-conditioned
areas of refuge”—especially important for people with spinal cord
injury because temperature extremes can be an issue. Also available are power
stations at “several wheelchair areas” for wheelchair recharging,
respirators, etc.
Ken Carter
