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UWAC and UW Women’s Basketball Host Sensory Friendly Game
The University of Washington Athletics and the UW Women’s Basketball team are partnering with the UW Autism Center (UWAC) to host the first-ever Sensory Friendly Game at Alaska Airlines Arena on Sunday, November 23 at 2:00 p.m., when the Huskies face Vermont.
The event will include sensory tables with calming activities, a Quiet Room with low light and low sound, and free sensory bags filled with items such as pom-poms, sunglasses, sweatbands, earplugs, a pop-it toy, and a communication board. Lighting and sound adjustments throughout the arena will help make game day more inclusive and accessible for all fans.
“Partnering with UW Athletics to create the first sensory-friendly women’s basketball game is a wonderful opportunity to make the Husky sports experience more inclusive,” said Dr. Annette Estes, Executive Director of the UW Autism Center. “Our training team worked closely with Athletics staff to design an environment that supports autistic individuals and their families so everyone can share in the excitement of game day together.”
Learn more about the UWAC and UW Women’s Basketball Host Sensory Friendly Game and find discounted tickets.
