Premier League clubs "have made limited progress on improving access for disabled fans," campaigners said, according to the BBC. The Equality & Human Rights Commission said that 13 out of the 20 sides "are failing to provide the required number of wheelchair spaces." It added that "only seven clubs have larger, fully equipped toilets, while seven clubs are breaking Premier League rules on providing information to fans." The EPL said that clubs "were working hard to improve facilities." EHRC Chair David Isaac said that the commission would "launch an investigation" into clubs that had failed to meet the minimum requirements and "did not publish a clear action plan or timetable for improvement." Isaac: "The end of the season is fast approaching and time is running out for clubs" (BBC, 4/20). The PA reported the findings "were based on responses to questions put to all 20 Premier League clubs." Isaac: "What is clear is that very few clubs are doing the minimum to meet the needs of disabled supporters. The Premier League itself does not escape blame. They need to make the concerns of disabled fans a priority and start enforcing their own rule book." Learning disability charity Mencap Activism Manager Clare Lucas said, "For too long, Premier League clubs have neglected the needs of their disabled fans, many of whom are forced to be changed on toilet floors, because clubs are yet to install proper changing places facilities. It is simply inexcusable" (PA, 4/20).
