The Rocky Mount Event Center is Certified Sensory Inclusive
KultureCity has partnered with the Rocky Mount Event Center to make the facility and all of the hosted programs and events to be sensory inclusive.
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ROCKY MOUNT, N.C., Jan. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ KultureCity has partnered with the Rocky Mount Event Center, located in Rocky Mount, North Carolina and operated by the Sports Facilities Companies, to make the facility and all of the venue s hosted programs and events sensory inclusive. Through training and a certification process, this new initiative will promote an accommodating, all-inclusive, and positive experience for all guests and fans that enter the state-of-the-art facility.
Mountain exhibit entry at the N.C. Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores. Photo: N.C. Aquariums
The North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores has been certified as a sensory inclusive facility by KultureCity, a nonprofit organization dedicated to sensory accessibility and acceptance.
This new initiative will promote an accommodating and positive experience for all visitors, including those with sensory needs, according to the release Thursday.
Sensory sensitivities or challenges with sensory regulation are often experienced by individuals with autism, dementia, PTSD and similar conditions. One of the major barriers for these individuals is sensitivity to over stimulation and noise.