More than 350 guests, some with wheelchairs, walkers and guide
dogs, toured the Cowboys Stadium and learned how architects designed
the $1.1 billion venue with accessibility in mind.
Spacious plazas, large elevators, accessible parking,
power-assisted doors and accessible-ready ramps, restrooms,
concessions and water fountains are just a few of the amenities
showcased in the 2.3 million square-foot facility during the 26th
Annual Barbara Jordan Media Awards Luncheon.
According to HKS Architects, the world’s largest stadium was
designed with a thoughtful and steadfast commitment to guests with
disabilities while raising the bar on accessibility standards. It is
estimated that about 10 percent of the world’s population lives with
a disability.
The statewide event on June 12 was hosted by the Arlington and
Texas Governor’s Committees on People With Disabilities.
Following the tours, guests applauded the contributions of media
professionals whose stories positively and accurately portray the
challenges of people with disabilities. WFAA-TV Dallas, Texas
Country Reporter, Scottish Rite Learning Center of Austin, the
Austin American Statesman and San Antonio Express News were among
the honorees receiving gold medallions.
Receiving special awards for their work on the Stadium were
Stadium General Manager Jack Hill, Cowboys Executive Vice President
Charlotte Jones Anderson and stadium architect HKS, Inc. of Dallas.
Guests visited with vendors and participated in a silent auction
that benefited the UT-Arlington Movin’ Mavs Wheelchair Basketball
program.
In addition to a greeting on the world’s largest video board,
Event Chairperson Donna Anderson welcomed guests to the best NFL
stadium in the world!
