2 southern Alberta entertainment venues are now sensory inclusive – Lethbridge [Video]

As the Western Hockey League playoffs promise big hits, big goals and big games, the volume level of stadiums can become overwhelming for some people.

To ensure events can be comfortably attended by everyone, including those with sensory sensitivities, the City of Medicine Hat has equipped Co-op Place, the home of the Tigers, with sensory inclusive gear. Staff have also received training and a quiet room was added to the venue.

This marks the first time in Alberta that an entertainment-specific venue has received official certification for being sensory inclusive. The Esplanade Arts and Heritage Centre in Medicine Hat also received this same certification this week.

“Entertainment venues and entertainment events, by their nature, are not sensory friendly. They’re loud, that’s kind of what they’re designed to be. But really, the goal of this program was to allow people to still experience that but know that there’s some support and some space …