25 Live Nation venues<\/a> in the United States and Canada earned sensory inclusive certifications, with nine more set to be certified in the fall, Kate Lieberman, head of fan services at Live Nation, told 3p.<\/p>\nThe certification means the sites meet standards like annual training and certification for staff, sensory inclusive bags equipped with tools for dealing with sensory overwhelm, online communication that explains what to expect, clear signage, and quiet spaces to decompress if the sensory experiences become too much. The staff training, which is developed by medical professionals in cooperation with people who are neurodivergent, gives public-facing employees the skills they need to support event-goers with sensory differences, Lieberman said.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis thing called the social story, it really allows for fans to understand every single touch point they may come in contact with at a venue prior to ever arriving,\u201d Lieberman said. Unique to each venue, social stories detail different rooms and interactions with a step-by-step explanation and photos. They can be accessed through KultureCity\u2019s app or by visiting the list of venues on their website<\/p>\n
\u201cIt’s just allowing for education and empowerment before they even come on site, so they know what they’re walking into. They know what they can experience,”\u00a0Lieberman said.\u00a0“They know that there are [sensory] bags available to them. That there are quiet areas available to them should they need to remove themselves for a few minutes.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
KultureCity\u2019s sensory inclusive bags include strobe reduction glasses capable of filtering out pyrotechnics and other lighting effects, a selection of three fidget tools that allow users to choose the right texture for them, a visual cue-card for communicating needs with staff and noise-reducing headphones. They can be checked out for free and were created to be disinfected and reused, keeping waste, storage space and costs down, Srivastava said.<\/p>\nThe more than one million sensory inclusive bags available at events, sporting games, coffee shops, and other spaces certified by KultureCity are designed to be disinfected and reused.\u00a0(Image courtesy of KultureCity.)<\/em>\u00a0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nOne million sensory bags and counting<\/h2>\n \u201cIn just the last 10 years \u2026 we have been able to provide over a million sensory bags at events, organizations, and special shows,\u201d Srivastava said. \u201cThis just shows that the demand is there for this type of support.\u201d<\/p>\n
For Live Nation events, specifically, the venues received a lot of positive feedback in comments, photos and social media posts, Lieberman said. The experience was especially meaningful for children who are able to attend their first concerts thanks to the sensory accommodations.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWe don’t want anyone to not be able to have that unbelievable feeling and excitement that comes with that first memory,\u201d Lieberman said. \u201cKnowing that we are making it more possible in our partnership with KultureCity, it just brings all of us tremendous pride and joy.\u201d<\/p>\n
That same pride is echoed by frontline staff, who say they value the tools and training they receive as part of the certification, she said. Trained staff are integral to making sensory accommodations work, Srivastava said, recalling a young girl who started to become overwhelmed at Rogers Stadium in Toronto, Canada.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe staff immediately saw the need. They provided the family with a sensory bag, and they got to enjoy the concert,\u201d she said. \u201cThe dad shared a little video clip \u2026 It’s these experiences that really fuel us to say, \u2018Let’s continue to innovate, and let’s continue to explore sensory sensitivities.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n
KultureCity recognizes that sensory experiences vary from day to day and from person to person, so there will always be some level of unmet need, Srivastava said. It plans to continue improving its approach by filling in as many gaps as possible.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWe’re here to serve the special needs, the sensory needs community, alongside phenomenal partners who really ensure that they allow concerts and performances for all, not just a limited few,\u201d Srivastava said.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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