Milan – “Rules AND clear numbers to provide equal opportunities for people with disabilities participation in cultural life, as provided for by the universal conventions”. Silvia Stoyanova’s petition for Taylor Swift’s San Siro concerts dated July 13 and 14, 2024 Sylvia asks for a second workstation for people with disabilities were excluded from the only Italian scene of an American singer-songwriter. By his side she came out lawyer Alessia Meise The Court of Rome, which provided its services free of charge and sent a warning to the organizers: based on the completeness of the answers, a decision will be made on further actions. Other jurists have come forward with a proposal to study this issue. because “in the area of disability rights, there are international conventions that provide the exact protections and legislative references that we refer to, but they are often ignored,” Mayese emphasizes. “I read Silvia’s lawsuit on social media and it hit me in the heart, both for personal reasons and in the name of justice,” the lawyer explains. leave us wondering. We ask for transparency first and foremost.”
First point : the number of places for the disabled. D’Alessandro e Galli, the company that organizes the show, explains that there are 100 people in the evening plus the attendants. “We apply the rules,” comments Mimmo D’Alessandro. – Unfortunately, this a problem that arises at every concert it’s sold out, even if it doesn’t always have this media hype. There is an oversight committee that determines where and how to insert a zone dedicated to the disabled. And it is a body consisting of the prefecture and Asl. To insert at least one more person, we would have to remove the place from another. However, this is a topic that is close to our hearts and should also be addressed by trade associations.” Sylvia asks provide a second disabled area on San Siro, as it was achieved in Verona after the victory in court. “We’ve received so many questions that it’s not enough to solve the problem,” D’Alessandro reiterates.
Advocate Mayese recalls the Ministerial Decree of 1989, which adopts law 118/71 as a benchmark: 400 or part of 400“. “Myself at San Siro 60,000 seats. because the “cut” behind the scene remains free, I There should be 300 seats per evening, which means at least 600 for Taylor Swift“, they do the math. Silvia also bought a ticket to the VIP area for 300 euros without barriers. “But there it is impossible to ensure her safety and the safety of others in an emergency,” explains D’Alessandro Il Giorno, saying that he will answer Silvia: “We have answered everyone, we are not hiding. And those who make the rules should also interfere in this matter. This should be a constructive debate.”
second moment: “Also the system for booking tickets for the disabled is incomprehensible, the possibility of booking starting from a certain date and time must be indicated for everyone in order to have a crystal clear rating,” Mayese recalls. Finally, a request: “In 2023, something is moving, we have the Verona Arena precedent, recognized the right of the disabled to provide assistance, like anyone else, in the proper place. And it was possible to create a site in a historic building.” At the San Siro and not only at the San Siro there is another year. disabled people, solve the problem and bring it to the attention of the legislator,” Meise’s lawyer concludes.