The Philadelphia Eagles, Seattle Seahawks and Minnesota Vikings are among the teams unveiling rooms for fans with autism, Down syndrome, PTSD or other conditions who need to get away from the roar of the game.
The sensory-inclusive space at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota, where the Vikings play their home games.Other teams are becoming sensory-inclusive-certified by offering kits with headphones, fidget tools, verbal cue cards and weighted lap pads.
Many teams leading the charge are doing so from a personal connections: Seahawks general manager John Schneider's son was diagnosed with autism 15 years ago.
"It's very exciting for me to see sensory rooms installed by these teams and create things like the sensory bags that the Seahawks have done. It shows a real effort to be inclusive rather than just simply following ADA guidelines," Phil Dallmann, a New York City-based cultural inclusion consultant, told."This allows individuals with sensory sensitivities to be a part of this experience, feel supported, and not be excluded or only offered a separate experience.
"For some autistic children and adults, the sights, sounds and nonstop energy of game day can be overwhelming," Aurelia Grayson, media strategy director for the advocacy group."We commend the growing number of venues—from sports arenas to movie theaters and airports— that understand and accommodate these sensory differences, creating a more welcoming and inclusive experience."
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