A NEW group that will represent Bradford City's disabled supporters has been set up.

The Bantams Disability Organisation wants to help make a difference to the practical and social experiences of fans with disabilities who follow the Valley Parade club.

It is the brainchild of Kate Eveleigh and Jaimie Dorward - who are chairman and vice-chairman of the group - and will work closely with the club to represent the views of disabled supporters and people with an interest in disability issues.

Kate, 27, grew up in Otley and has been a City fan since she was about seven years old. She has cerebral palsy and uses a wheelchair

On setting up the group, she said: "The thing I have had a problem with is getting to away games because all the travel club coaches do not have wheelchair access.

"I have mentioned it to the club. It was ages ago when David Baldwin was still working at Bradford. They said they wanted a disabled supporters' group so we looked into it.

"I got together with Jaimie and it all started from there."

She added: "A mutual friend got us together and got us talking to each other. I have a physical disability, and Jaimie works with people with learning disabilities. So we both have a different perspective."

The organisation is hosting its launch event at the 1911 club at Bradford City tomorrow from 7pm. Bantams boss Phil Parkinson is set to attend, alongside the group's founders, its committee, and guest speakers.

Kate said: "It has come quite far in a short space of time. We are really excited to get it going and about getting a presence within the club. We have had lots of support within the club."

She added: "A lot of disabled people are really isolated, so we want to get those people together. We don't really have somewhere where disabled people can get together.

"We will be organising social events, and maybe trips to away games.

"Any issues that people have that they want to raise with the club, they can come through us. We are for anyone who is disabled or has an interest in disabled issues. If a non-disabled person wanted to raise something for a disabled person, that is fine.

"We will work with people with physical disabilities, learning disabilities, invisible disabilites like epilepsy, and people with mental health issues."

The organisation has received support from national supporters’ campaign Level Playing Field, local community project Lead the Change, and the Bradford City Supporters’ Board, which Kate is on.