By partnering with KultureCity, Santander Arena and Performing Arts Center joins over 3,000 venues worldwide that have committed to creating more inclusive environments for individuals with sensory needs.
ProBerco has partnered with the Santander Arena and Santander Performing Arts Center on this initiative to bring sensory bags into both venues. “ProBerco is proud to partner with the Santander Arena and Performing Arts Center and KultureCity so individuals with sensory sensitivities can enjoy live performances,” said Jody Wagner, CEO. Explaining further that “this initiative aligns perfectly with our mission to promote inclusion, ensuring that everyone can enjoy everyday activities in meaningful ways, such as the simple joys of attending hockey games, concerts, or any number of shows at the Santander Performing Arts Center. By sponsoring these sensory bags, we are taking a significant step towards creating a more inclusive and supportive environment for people with disabilities living in our community, which is something we can be very proud of,” said Ms. Wagner.
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 either the Santander Arena or Santander Performing Arts Center.
For more information on the Sensory Inclusive™ certification and the resources available, please visit KultureCity's official website.
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ProBerco embraces everyday lives, and what that means for the individuals we serve is that adults with disabilities have opportunities to live the life of their choice with dignity and grace. The mission of ProBerco is to enrich the lives of people with disabilities and their families by providing innovative community participation, community living, employment opportunities, and family support services. We provide services for more than 230 adults living and working in Berks County. We will fulfill our mission by engaging and supporting a talented and compassionate workforce; being inclusive; and living the guiding principles of accountability, communication, and trust every day. We encourage you to learn more about our programs and services by visiting our website at www.proberco.org.
KultureCity®, established in 2014, is a dynamic non-profit organization at the forefront of the inclusivity movement which continues to make waves in creating a more accessible and accepting world for individuals with sensory needs and invisible disabilities (found in 1 in 4 of us). In a short 10 years, a few highlights of KultureCity’s impact includes making over 1,800 venues sensory inclusive certified, handing out almost a million sensory bags to individuals in need, making over 150 live events sensory inclusive, and saving 48 lives through the KultureCity® First Responder Training. KultureCity’s commitment to inclusivity extends beyond physical spaces. The organization actively collaborates with influential figures, businesses, and communities to promote awareness and understanding of invisible disabilities. KultureCity® partners with event industry leaders like NFL, NBA, MLB and FIFA to make their flagship events sensory inclusive. With ongoing initiatives, partnerships, and a passionate community of supporters, KultureCity® is set to leave an enduring impact on the landscape of inclusivity.
