KultureCity
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 KultureCity venue sign advising those with sensory processing disorders that they may need to wear noise cancelling headphones | |
| Formation | 2013 |
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| Founder | Julian Maha, Michelle Kong |
| Type | Nonprofit |
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| Coordinates | 33°25′41″N 86°47′40″W / 33.428056°N 86.794444°W |
Region served | United States |
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| Fields | Psychology, sensory processing disorder |
| Revenue | $1,264,448[1] (2019) |
| Website | kulturecity |
KultureCity is an American nonprofit organization which trains staff at venues and certifies venues which have sensory inclusive modifications. It also provides an application for Apple and Android devices which lists sensory friendly venues to assist those with sensory processing disorders.[2]
Background
KultureCity is a nonprofit organization which directs users of their app to sensory-friendly accommodations at more than 900 different venues in the United States. The app is designed to assist guests with autism and other sensory processing disorders in finding sensory friendly locations.[3] The organization provided sensory kits for venues of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.[4]
Certification
KultureCity partners with venues to provide training and tools to venues and events. The "Sensory Inclusion Certification" process involves training of venue staff by medical professionals regarding how to recognize those guests with sensory needs. Accommodations are meant to serve those with autism, dementia, and PTSD.[5] The organization also trains and certifies police department personnel. They provide details of items which can be included in a special sensory bag which can be made available to those with sensory sensitivities. The items in the bag may include fidget items, noise canceling headphones, verbal cue cards and weighted lap pads.[6][5]
By 2020, certified venues included professional sports arenas, stadiums, and zoos across the United States.[7]
Awards
In 2014 and 2015 Guidestar named KultureCity as Best National Non-Profit. In 2015 Microsoft Corporation selected KultureCity as a nonprofit partner and awarded a $50,000 grant.
See also
References
- ↑ "KultureCity Tax returns" (PDF). KultureCity. Archived (PDF) from the original on 11 August 2022. Retrieved 11 August 2022.
- ↑ Biel, Lindsey (2009). Raising a sensory smart child : the definitive handbook for helping your child with sensory processing issues (Updated & rev. ed.). New York, N.Y.: Penguin Books. p. 440. ISBN 978-0143115342. Archived from the original on 12 August 2022. Retrieved 10 August 2022.
- ↑ Reid, Claire (30 June 2022). "Brewers will offer sensory bags, quiet area at American Family Field for guests with autism and other needs". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Archived from the original on 12 August 2022. Retrieved 11 August 2022.
- ↑ Shefte, Kate (June 13, 2026). "2026 World Cup: Seattle Stadium offering options for fans with sensory challenges". The Seattle Times. Retrieved July 5, 2026.
- 1 2 "The Milwaukee County Zoo Receives Sensory Inclusion Certification". Milwaukee Zoo. Milwaukee County Zoo. Archived from the original on 7 November 2021. Retrieved 11 August 2022.
- ↑ "KultureCity Sensory Inclusive Certification". WVC-UT. West Valley City Police Department. Archived from the original on 12 August 2022. Retrieved 11 August 2022.
- ↑ "Pro Football Hall of Fame receives Sensory Inclusive Certification from KultureCity". Pro Football Hall of Fame. Archived from the original on 12 August 2022. Retrieved 11 August 2022.
- "Make the nevers possible". KultureCity. Archived from the original on 12 August 2022. Retrieved 10 August 2022.
- Shamsi-Basha, Karim (27 October 2015). "Microsoft names Birmingham's Kulture City a partner". Alabama News Center. Archived from the original on 13 February 2019. Retrieved 11 August 2022.
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