Accessibility
for the Win
MAY/JUNE 2020
Employee Anniversaries
Vivint Smart Home Arena Earns
Sensory Inclusive Certification
The Utah Jazz, Vivint Smart Home Arena, and leading
national nonprofit KultureCity have partnered to
make all events at Vivint Smart Home Arena sensory
inclusive. This new initiative, which was announced
on World Autism Awareness Day, promotes an
accommodating and positive experience for all guests and
fans with sensory issues who attend events at Vivint Smart
Home Arena.
“We appreciate the home arena of the Utah Jazz taking
the steps to be sensory inclusive and KultureCity certified,”
said Jazz forward and KultureCity board member Joe
Ingles. “This is an important movement that not only
impacts individuals with autism but also dementia, PTSD,
and other similar conditions. No doubt, Vivint Smart
Home Arena can be loud with our fans, but the presence
of a sensory room from Vivint Gives Back and additional
tools from KultureCity will help guests better enjoy the
experience.”
Joe Ingles and his wife, Renae, have championed
autism awareness ever since their young son was
diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder last year. They
have used their platform to encourage early detection and
advocate for families raising autistic children in Utah and
around the world.
The certification required all arena staff to receive
training from leading medical professionals regarding
how to recognize guests with sensory needs and handle
a sensory overload situation. Guests attending events at
Vivint Smart Home Arena now have the option to visit the
Vivint Gives Back Sensory Room or borrow sensory bags
equipped with noise-cancelling headphones, fidget tools,
verbal cue cards, and weighted lap pads for those who may
feel overwhelmed by the environment.
Unveiled in 2018, the Vivint Gives Back Sensory
Room provides a safe space for guests with intellectual or
developmental disabilities. It is located on Level 5 between
Portals LL and MM and is open during all arena events. ◆
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