Managing Director
CurrentUsing more than 25 years experience acting as the Disability Liaison Officer of Manchester United, more than 27 years as the Founder/Secretary of Manchester United Disabled Supporters' Association and Co-founder and previous Chair of Level Playing Field (NADS) Phil Downs has created his own company to provide information gathered over 25 years experience of creating and implementing operational procedures to facilitate people of all disabilities attending this huge venue which holds close to 80,000 people every match. Spectator facilities for disabled people are much higher on the accessibility agenda and the pressure on venues and companies to provide seamless access is greater than ever. PJ Downs & Associates offers any venue or company the consultancy advice needed to ensure that compliance with the latest equality legislation is met together with workable and practical solutions. The unique aspect of this consultancy is the practical steps taken by Phil throughout his career. Phil has seen Manchester United's Old Trafford Stadium through several redevelopments over quarter of a century. Sport in general is looking to be more inclusive at every level and significant changes must be considered by all organisations particularly following the success of the London 2012 Paralympics and the Rio 2016 Paralympics.Other areas currently receiving the 'accessibility treatment' extend into all types of transport, be that rail, air or anything else you would care to mention. City centers, shopping centers, leisure centers all need to up-the-pace of change and PJ Downs & Associates is the first and best place for anyone to contact needing this specialist advice.
