Chiefs Playoff Handicap Seats

**BigRichard** · 01-02-2019, 07:46 AM

I had started a thread recently asking about how tickets work for the playoffs and specifically referenced the Pats game. I am considering buying a couple of tickets for a very good friend of mine who was diagnosed with Ataxia a few years ago. It is a neurological disease that effects things like your speech and balance. He has been getting worse as time goes on and definitely couldn't climb the stairs very far. Can anyone tell me how they handle the handicap seating in Arrowhead?

He is a Pats fan and I know he would love to go to Arrowhead if it works out that they are there. I just don't know if he can do everything that is needed to actually get there and get to a seat. He is still able to walk but with a cane but he couldn't climb a bunch of stairs.

Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

**HemiEd** · 01-02-2019, 07:57 AM

I found this: Wheelchair seating is located on the Field, Club, and Horizon levels. Seating is on raised platforms which meet governmental requirements for access and enhanced sight lines. In addition to the person needing accessible seating, an adjacent companion seat is available. Subject to space availability, up to two additional companion seats may be purchased.

To purchase tickets in these areas, contact the Ticket Office at 816-920-9400. When purchasing tickets for accessible seating, guests must verify that they understand such seats are designed only for patrons with disabilities or special needs (and their companions) and agree to abide by the terms and conditions established by the Chiefs. The Chiefs reserve the right to investigate the potential misuse of disability and special need accessible seating.

https://www.chiefs.com/tickets/accessibleseating

tmax63 · 01-02-2019, 08:08 AM

Not Arrowhead specific but I've always found that public venues will have wheelchair accessibility to their seating including elevators or ramps for level choice. I would recommend that your friend go the wheelchair route even if he can get by mostly with a cane just because there's no reason to wear himself out just getting to and from his seat. My experience comes from short term situations like ankle surgeries and so on being both the attendant and the chair rider. Using a chair and not wearing yourself out made the events much more enjoyable for all concerned.

**BigRichard** · 01-02-2019, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by tmax63

Not Arrowhead specific but I've always found that public venues will have wheelchair accessibility to their seating including elevators or ramps for level choice. I would recommend that your friend go the wheelchair route even if he can get by mostly with a cane just because there's no reason to wear himself out just getting to and from his seat. My experience comes from short term situations like ankle surgeries and so on being both the attendant and the chair rider. Using a chair and not wearing yourself out made the events much more enjoyable for all concerned.

His wife would probably very much agree with the wheelchair thing, however, talking a hard headed 30 year retired Marine into doing anything like that can be quite the chore apparently.

**BigRichard** · 01-02-2019, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by HemiEd

I found this: Wheelchair seating is located on the Field, Club, and Horizon levels. Seating is on raised platforms which meet governmental requirements for access and enhanced sight lines. In addition to the person needing accessible seating, an adjacent companion seat is available. Subject to space availability, up to two additional companion seats may be purchased.

To purchase tickets in these areas, contact the Ticket Office at 816-920-9400. When purchasing tickets for accessible seating, guests must verify that they understand such seats are designed only for patrons with disabilities or special needs (and their companions) and agree to abide by the terms and conditions established by the Chiefs. The Chiefs reserve the right to investigate the potential misuse of disability and special need accessible seating.

https://www.chiefs.com/tickets/accessibleseating

I will have to give them a call to see if they even have any left at this point. I am guessing they are a scarce commodity.

tmax63 · 01-02-2019, 08:22 AM

I know exactly what you're saying, but I'd bet that lady married to him can convince him. Having retired from the Army after 12 in uniform and 20 as a civilian I know the only thing more stubborn and ornery than an old vet is their spouse usually.

**BigRichard** · 01-02-2019, 10:13 AM

Well, this was a pointless thread. I had been talking to his wife about it and asked her to feel out the situation. She just texted me to tell me he was not interested in going due to a few different reasons.

Thanks for the replies.

Demonpenz · 01-02-2019, 10:22 AM

Because sutton

**BigRichard** · 01-02-2019, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Demonpenz

Because sutton

**Rain Man** · 01-02-2019, 12:43 PM

Eric Berry gets field passes. I don't know if that's because of his Haglund's or if it's for some other reason.

**BigRichard** · 01-02-2019, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Rain Man

Eric Berry gets field passes. I don't know if that's because of his Haglund's or if it's for some other reason.

This place never disappoints.

**HemiEd** · 01-02-2019, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by BigRichard

Well, this was a pointless thread. I had been talking to his wife about it and asked her to feel out the situation. She just texted me to tell me he was not interested in going due to a few different reasons.

Thanks for the replies.

It was a nice thought/gesture on your part anyway.

01-02-2019, 07:46 AM
BigRichard Buddy Christ is a Chiefs fan Join Date: Nov 2008 Casino cash: $1679546	Playoff Handicap Seats I had started a thread recently asking about how tickets work for the playoffs and specifically referenced the Pats game. I am considering buying a couple of tickets for a very good friend of mine who was diagnosed with Ataxia a few years ago. It is a neurological disease that effects things like your speech and balance. He has been getting worse as time goes on and definitely couldn't climb the stairs very far. Can anyone tell me how they handle the handicap seating in Arrowhead? He is a Pats fan and I know he would love to go to Arrowhead if it works out that they are there. I just don't know if he can do everything that is needed to actually get there and get to a seat. He is still able to walk but with a cane but he couldn't climb a bunch of stairs. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
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01-02-2019, 07:57 AM	#2
HemiEd Supporter Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ozarks Casino cash: $3050564	I found this: Wheelchair seating is located on the Field, Club, and Horizon levels. Seating is on raised platforms which meet governmental requirements for access and enhanced sight lines. In addition to the person needing accessible seating, an adjacent companion seat is available. Subject to space availability, up to two additional companion seats may be purchased. To purchase tickets in these areas, contact the Ticket Office at 816-920-9400. When purchasing tickets for accessible seating, guests must verify that they understand such seats are designed only for patrons with disabilities or special needs (and their companions) and agree to abide by the terms and conditions established by the Chiefs. The Chiefs reserve the right to investigate the potential misuse of disability and special need accessible seating. https://www.chiefs.com/tickets/accessibleseating
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01-02-2019, 08:08 AM	#3
tmax63 Veteran Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Colorado Casino cash: $3100400	Not Arrowhead specific but I've always found that public venues will have wheelchair accessibility to their seating including elevators or ramps for level choice. I would recommend that your friend go the wheelchair route even if he can get by mostly with a cane just because there's no reason to wear himself out just getting to and from his seat. My experience comes from short term situations like ankle surgeries and so on being both the attendant and the chair rider. Using a chair and not wearing yourself out made the events much more enjoyable for all concerned. __________________ An armed member of society is a citizen, an unarmed member is a subject.
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tmax63 Veteran Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Colorado Casino cash: $3100400	I know exactly what you're saying, but I'd bet that lady married to him can convince him. Having retired from the Army after 12 in uniform and 20 as a civilian I know the only thing more stubborn and ornery than an old vet is their spouse usually. __________________ An armed member of society is a citizen, an unarmed member is a subject.
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BigRichard Buddy Christ is a Chiefs fan Join Date: Nov 2008 Casino cash: $1679546	Well, this was a pointless thread. I had been talking to his wife about it and asked her to feel out the situation. She just texted me to tell me he was not interested in going due to a few different reasons. Thanks for the replies. __________________ "You know, they lay down with their ugly wives in front of their ugly children and just look at their loser lives and then they look at me and say, "I CAN'T PROCESS IT!" Well, no, and you never will. Stop trying. Just sit back and enjoy the show .... You know?" Carlos Irwin Estevez
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Rain Man NFL's #1 Ermines Fan Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: My house Casino cash: $3088491 VARSITY	Eric Berry gets field passes. I don't know if that's because of his Haglund's or if it's for some other reason. __________________ I'm putting random letters here as a celebration of free speech: xigrakgrah misorojeq rkemeseit.
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