The Birmingham CrossPlex has unveiled its first KultureCity Sensory Pod, a quiet space designed for visitors with autism, PTSD, sensory processing disorders and other invisible disabilities.
Local Nonprofit Leads the Effort
KultureCity, a Birmingham-based nonprofit founded in 2013, trains staff, supplies sensory kits and certifies facilities across the country. Its programs help people who may be overwhelmed by noise, lights or crowds find a calm environment.
Growing Network of Sensory-Friendly Spaces
The CrossPlex pod joins a growing network of sensory-friendly spaces in the city, including rooms at Boutwell Auditorium, BJCC, Protective Stadium and the recently certified Coca-Cola Amphitheater.
Citywide Push for Inclusion
Mayor Randall Woodfin called the new pod “another sign that Birmingham is leading on accessibility,” adding that it builds on plans for a Sensory Inclusive Hub at the Powell Avenue Steam Plant now in development. The CrossPlex—home to championship swimming, volleyball and track events—now offers visitors a place to regroup without leaving the facility, reinforcing Birmingham’s reputation as a national model for inclusive sports and entertainment venues.
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