ATLANTA–-The Atlanta Hawks Basketball Club is now the first team in the Southeast Division to play in a sensory-inclusive venue, today announcing KultureCity’s certification for Philips Arena following the completion of sensory awareness training by the building’s staff members. Guests with post-traumatic stress disorder, autism, dementia and other sensory needs can check out sensory bags and weighted lap pads from the guest services desk to ease their in-arena experience during Hawks games and arena shows. Bags will include items such as noise-canceling headphones, fidget tools and a feelings thermometer.
“We are sensitive to the needs of individuals experiencing emotional and behavioral difficulties,” said Hawks SVP, Community and Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer Nzinga Shaw.