KultureCity®, a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting inclusivity and accessibility for individuals with sensory needs, proudly announces the achievement of the Owensboro Convention Center and Owensboro Sportscenter for its commitment to creating sensory-inclusive spaces. KultureCity’s flagship initiative, the Sensory Inclusive™ program, has been widely embraced by venues, stadiums, and cultural institutions across the nation and around the world. This groundbreaking program provides training and resources to staff, enabling them to better accommodate individuals with sensory sensitivities. As a result, countless families and individuals can now experience and enjoy live events, entertainment, and public spaces with greater comfort and ease. We are proud to announce that KultureCity® has partnered with the Owensboro Convention Center and Owensboro Sportscenter to make programs and events that the venues host to be sensory inclusive.
The certification process entailed the staff at the venues being trained by leading medical and neurodivergent professionals on how to recognize those guests and fans with sensory needs and how to handle a sensory overload situation. Sensory bags, equipped with noise canceling headphones (provided by Puro Sound Labs), fidget tools, verbal cue cards, and weighted lap pads will also be available to guests at the Owensboro Convention Center and Owensboro Sportscenter who may feel overwhelmed by the environment.
Sensory sensitivities or challenges with sensory regulation are often experienced by individuals with autism, dementia, PTSD and other similar conditions; age is no factor in this. Individuals might become overwhelmed from the crowds, lights, sounds, smells, or other external stimuli at the Owensboro Convention Center and Owensboro Sportscenter. Founded on the belief that every person deserves to fully participate in all aspects of life, KultureCity® has been a driving force in fostering a culture of acceptance. Through innovative programs and partnerships, KultureCity® has successfully broken-down barriers that often prevent individuals with sensory sensitivities from enjoying public spaces and events. With its new certification, the Owensboro Convention Center and Owensboro Sportscenter are now better prepared to assist guests with sensory sensitivities in having the most comfortable and accommodating experience possible when attending an event.
“At the Owensboro Convention Center and Owensboro Sportscenter, we believe every guest should feel welcome and supported. Achieving KultureCity® Certification strengthens that commitment. This partnership ensures our team is trained, prepared, and equipped to serve guests with sensory needs so they can enjoy events with comfort and confidence,” stated OVG General Manager, Jeff Esposito.
“Empowering communities through inclusion and innovation, the Owensboro Convention Center and Owensboro Sportscenter are aligned with the same visionary spirit as KultureCity® and are championing a world where every individual, regardless of ability, is not just accepted but celebrated for their unique contributions to the tapestry of humanity!” Uma Srivastava, Executive Director, KultureCity®.
Prior to attending an event, families can download the free KultureCity® App where one can view what sensory features are available and where they can access them. Also, on the App is the Social Story which will provide a preview of what to expect while enjoying an event at the Owensboro Convention Center and Owensboro Sportscenter.
Owensboro Sportscenter Achieves Prestigious KultureCity® Certification
