Ruth Hopkins

General Manager and Head of Access & Development with Level Playing Field improving access for disabled sports spectators. Opinions expressed are my own

[Ruth Hopkins @RuthLPF]

@ClaireLake5 @MattWallace888 Isle of Man wedding - still minimum age 16 with parental consent

[Ruth Hopkins @RuthLPF]

@GPAIndiana Mums hair rollers - kept them in place!

[Ruth Hopkins @RuthLPF]

@StanCollymore A Watch Party is already being planned in the Warehouse

[Ruth Hopkins @RuthLPF]

@ChangingPlaceUK This is so true. Working in the sports sector advocating for disabled fans we know that when there is a lack of facilities it means people cannot attend. They stay away and so do their friends and family. #ChangingPlaces

[Ruth Hopkins @RuthLPF]

@ChangingPlaceUK This is so true. Working in the sports sector advocating for disabled fans we know that when there is a lack of facilities it means people cannot attend. They stay away and so do their friends and family. #ChangingPlaces

[Ruth Hopkins @RuthLPF]

Thank you to everyone who has supported us this week 💚

[Level Playing Field @lpftweets]

🙌 A huge first week of #UniteForAccess celebrations!

Level Playing Field has seen so much activity focused on access and inclusion for disabled fans, during week one of the campaign.

This weekend, we will see more involvement from fans, clubs and disabled supporters' associations.

Read➡️https://t.co/KunWRsNj74

[Ruth Hopkins @RuthLPF]

@AVFCOfficial Is the match on TV in the UK?

[Martyn Sibley @martynsibley]

Whether you’re a teacher, a plumber, work in insurance, health, retail, tech, or any of the other jobs that make our world go round - accessibility and inclusion aren’t “someone else’s job”.

They show up in everyday decisions.

Here are five simple ways anyone can be a better ally to disabled people, whatever your role:

1) Design for real people, not an imaginary “average”.
Ask who might struggle with this space, service, process or product, and what would make it easier.

2) Make it easier to ask for adjustments.
Clear contact details, flexible options, and a welcoming tone go a long way. People shouldn’t have to fight to be included.

3) Listen without defensiveness.
If someone flags a barrier, it’s not a criticism of you. It’s information you can use to improve things.

4) Think beyond compliance.
Meeting the minimum standard isn’t the same as creating a good experience. Accessibility done well benefits everyone.

5) Normalise inclusion in your everyday work.
You don’t need to be an expert. Small, thoughtful actions repeated over time change culture.

None of this requires a special job title. Just awareness, curiosity, and a willingness to care.

That’s how more accessible, inclusive worlds get built.

#Inclusion #Accessibility #DisabilityInclusion #EverydayAllyship

[Ruth Hopkins @RuthLPF]

@Matt_Pinner It’s all under cooked!!!

[Level Playing Field @lpftweets]

Level Playing Field's general manager & head of access and development, Ruth Hopkins, has shared her thoughts⬇️
https://t.co/VAzdmDJuDv

[Level Playing Field @lpftweets]

🏟️ Key considerations of disabled supporters, across the areas of inclusivity & accessibility, fan experience and facilities & safety, have been included in WSL Football's new design guidance for women's football stadiums.

Level Playing Field was pleased to feed into the development process, with the guidance marking a significant increase in focus on stadium design and management in women’s football, ahead of the publication of Accessible Stadia Second Edition, which will apply across all sports.

[Level Playing Field @lpftweets]

📹 Level Playing Field has been shortlisted as a finalist
@The_FCAs, for content including this year's #UniteForAccess campaign film!

Vote now, in the Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Award – Organisation category➡️https://t.co/oeOV91sVqN
Find out more➡️https://t.co/WE9hGqsPoy

[Ruth Hopkins @RuthLPF]

@Doug_Paulley @TPEassist Bring back the old days when trains had luggage carriages and guards … this is not progress

[Changing Places UK @ChangingPlaceUK]

Why #Carers need #ChangingPlacesToilets

#ChangingPlaces #Accessibility #ToiletEquality

[Ruth Hopkins @RuthLPF]

@City_Xtra @JackGrealish He USED to say that about the Villa 😭🦁

[Ruth Hopkins @RuthLPF]

Another brilliant SGSA Conference today at first class venue, Aintree Racecourse. Great to catch up with so many people in person and hear some really interesting speakers and topics. Thank you @SGSA_UK #SGSAConf

[Ruth Hopkins @RuthLPF]

@ian4downton A high percentage of them don’t because after planning permission is granted they say they are “not viable” and no one holds them to account! Where do you expect low income families to live??? Most council houses were sold under the right to buy and never replaced

[Ruth Hopkins @RuthLPF]

So proud to be involved - and to get a few seconds on BBC News!

[Level Playing Field @lpftweets]

🤝 Level Playing Field has been pleased to work alongside the All England Club, on a project to make significant improvements to access and inclusion for disabled spectators @Wimbledon!

[Ruth Hopkins @RuthLPF]

@Connor_Penfold Congratulations and best wishes in your lovely new home 🏡

[Ruth Hopkins @RuthLPF]

@ParalympicsGB Such sad news. R.I.P. Will Arnott. Thoughts and prayers with his family and friends.