Today, we learned that Comerica Park and Little Caesars Arena will partner with KultureCity, a leading non-profit that works to help people with sensory conditions be able to experience live sports and entertainment events. According to the official press release, “In the past year alone, KultureCity has created several sensory inclusive venues and events including the NFL Pro-Bowl, NFL Super Bowl, 16 NBA arenas, 5 NFL stadiums, 5 NHL arenas and countless zoos, science centers and aquariums across the nation.”
The full press release will be included at the end of this article, but here is a short excerpt that explains the initiative:
The certification process entails the event staff at both facilities are trained by leading medical professionals on how to recognize guests and fans with sensory needs and how to best handle a sensory overload situation.