KultureCity

This summer, Puttshack is proud to announce that all of our 14 U.S. venues have officially earned the Sensory Inclusive™ certification from Alabama-based nonprofit, KultureCity! This certification demonstrates our commitment to advocating for all individuals by offering sensory bags to guests of all ages with sensory processing needs. To celebrate this achievement and to honor our partnership with KultureCity on the occasion of Disability Pride Month, each Puttshack venue will host a Piece of the Putt night on Tuesday, July 30. From 4-7pm (all local times) on July 30, 20% of each 9-hole mini golf game booked with code KULTURECITY will directly benefit the organization. Give our blog a read to learn more.

1 in 4 people in the US have sensory needs. Few public places cater to them. Julian Maha and Michele Kong, MD, MBA quickly learned this after their son was diagnosed with autism. They didn’t feel welcome during family outings at restaurants and shows – places that usually overlook sensory needs. Knowing they weren’t alone, Julian and Michele made awareness and accessibility their mission. In 2013, they co-founded KultureCity, a Birmingham-based nonprofit that has made thousands of venues inclusive for people with sensory needs across six countries. Recently, Landing became a Certified Sensory Inclusive Venue with KultureCity’s help. That means we provide:  • KultureCity sensory bags with headphones, stickers, and regulatory tools  • Trained team members who can help people with sensory needs  • Headphone zones to label noisy areas and quiet zones where people can regroup These changes are meant to help people with a range of sensory needs like autism, PTSD, dementia, Parkinson’s, traumatic brain injuries, and more. I love how KultureCity is making sensory inclusivity the norm. We’re thrilled to be even a small part of their impact. – You can get involved on KultureCity’s website: https://lnkd.in/ejFYuk4U

The Cleveland Division of Police is proud to partner with Cleveland Cavaliers and KultureCity. Our agency is the first in the state of Ohio to achieve sensory inclusive first responder certifications for all of our members. This training will allow our officers to identify and assist those in our community who may be experiencing sensory issues. Additionally members of our Patrol Section will be equipped with sensory bags provided by Kulture City that can assist in situations of crisis involving our neurodivergent community. I am very grateful for this partnership not only from a professional standpoint but personally. I look forward to these continued partnerships and advocating for neurodiversity and sensory inclusion.

Many thanks to my brother in law Jeremy Sallee and Breanna Stewart #30 Foward with the NY LIBERTY for getting us tickets to an amazing game against the Indiana Fever 🏀The energy was fire and it was amazing to witness a sold out arena for the WNBA! Big shout out to KultureCity for providing sensory bags for the fans! Thankful and blessed for this family time❤️

Excited to announce that I'll be running in the New York City Marathon this fall in support of KultureCity! KultureCity is an incredible organization dedicated to creating sensory accessibility and inclusion for individuals with sensory needs, ensuring everyone can experience the world around them. Your support can make a huge difference in enhancing the lives of those with autism, PTSD, and other sensory sensitivities. Every contribution counts, and all donations are tax-deductible. Please consider donating to our fundraising page and help us reach our goal. Thank you for your generosity and support! #KultureCity #NYCMarathon #Fundraising #Inclusion #SensoryAccessibility

💙🚌 SENSORY ACTIVATION: This traveling sensory room is at events across Alabama—have you seen it? BuzzPartner #KultureCity #sensoryactivationvehicle #sensoryneeds CM #bamabuzz

We are excited to welcome Dominique Wilkins, retired NBA legend, back to BTIG Commissions for Charity Day, joining us in support of KultureCity. This non-profit organization aims to promote acceptance and inclusion for those with invisible disabilities. Dominique, we look forward to seeing you! #BTIGCharityDay #ThisIsBTIG #makeacall #makeatrade #makeadifference #togetherweachievemore #KultureCity 

I want to start by thanking KultureCity Julian Maha, and Actor / Board member Kelly AuCoin for the amazing work they do on behalf of the millions who cope with Sensory processing and Autism. Every day families struggle with invisible disabilities and where the limitations of the medicine and science fields may fall short today, we can focus on manipulating the environment and our responses to those who need it most. This one is for my Sammy and the thousands of kids like him. We can be more for them. We at MPD may be the first in Massachusetts but we won’t be the last. LFG #Autism #autismawareness #autismacceptance https://lnkd.in/gDZepc36

Several years ago, with encouragement from my colleague and friend Steve Beha, an informal little “task force” convened with a goal; to get a sensory room built within Columbus Crew SC’s stadium… that hadn’t even broken ground yet. Together, Ryan Phillips, Ginny Bryan, Jen Bavry and I put together a plan. We cited other stadiums around the country that had these rooms, we put together a list of community organizations in support of this goal, pulled levers with connections… and were thrilled when we learned that a formal partnership with KultureCity was made to help bring a sensory room to life! Tonight I took my daughter to my first game in the new stadium and, to my pleasant surprise, the sensory room just happened to be at the top of our section. Years ago, I knew that this type of space was relevant and important as we continue to think about building inclusive and accessible community spaces. Having a space to escape and reset after sensory overload is helpful to so many. But what I couldn’t have known back then was that my own daughter would benefit and need a space like this. So, when things got to be “too much”, we popped in for a quick break. It was perfect. The Columbus Crew SC has illustrated many, many ways over the years that they care about the disability community. However, I doubt they realize just how much families like mine recognize it and appreciate it in little moments like tonight. So, just in case someone from the team sees this: THANK YOU!