FOR PATIENTS AND VISITORS WHO HAVE SENSORY PROCESSING NEEDS:

Grand Rapids Allergy has partnered with KultureCity to improve our ability to assist and accommodate those with sensory needs. Our objective is to provide an inclusive and seamless experience for all guests including those with sensory needs. We strive to raise awareness of the needs and challenges faced by individuals with sensory processing disorders by supplying our staff with continuous training and by offering the resources and accommodations below.

Sensory Bags

Sensory bags containing special KCVIP badges, fidget tools, noise canceling headphones and other resources are available for checkout (at no cost by leaving an ID) at our upper and lower level Front Desks.

Weighted Lap Pads

Weighted lap pads are also available upon request (at no cost by leaving an ID) at our upper and lower level Front Desks.

Social Story and KultureCity All-Inclusive App

Download the KultureCity All-Inclusive App to get the social story to help you further prepare for your visit to Grand Rapids Allergy:
• App Store: http://bit.ly/KCiphone
• Google Play: http://bit.ly/KCandroid

KultureCity is a leading non-profit recognized nationwide for using its resources to revolutionize and effect change in the community for those with sensory needs, not just those with autism. Since the program’s inception, KultureCity has created over 350 sensory-inclusive venues in 4 countries: this includes special events such as the NFL Pro-Bowl, NFL Super Bowl and MLB All Star Weekend. KultureCity has won many awards for its efforts, including the NASCAR Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award in 2017 and the 2018 Clio Sports Silver for social good in partnership with Cleveland Cavaliers/Quicken Loans Arena. The Cleveland Cavaliers’ Quiet Space Sensory Room at Quicken Loans Arena was a finalist for the 2018 Stadium Business Award, and recently, KultureCity was named one of the World’s Most Innovative Companies for 2019 by FastCompany.