KultureCity bringing new sensory-inclusive resources to 93 senior communities

Today, AHEPA Senior Living announced a first-of-its-kind partnership with Birmingham-based nonprofit KultureCity to bring new sensory-inclusive resources to its 93 independent and assisted living communities throughout the country. Read on to learn more about the partnership.

AHEPA Senior Living teams up with KultureCity

Headquartered in Birmingham, KultureCity is a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting sensory inclusion and accessibility for people with sensory processing disorders, including autism, PTSD and dementia. Since its founding in 2013, KultureCity has teamed up with dozens of local entities to open sensory rooms at:

• The Birmingham Zoo
• Boutwell Auditorium
• Protective Stadium
• The BJCC
• Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport
• The Birmingham Museum of Art
• Birmingham Civil Rights Institute

After recently unveiling the new “Don Lupo Sensory Room” at Coca-Cola Amphitheater, KultureCity has teamed up with AHEPA Senior Living, a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that operates 93 communities in 19 states through HUD-assisted independent living.

“Empowering communities through inclusion and innovation, AHEPA Senior Living is aligned with the same visionary spirit as KultureCity and is championing a world where every individual, regardless of ability, is not just accepted but celebrated for their unique contributions to the tapestry of humanity.”

Uma Srivastava, Executive Director, KultureCity

Through the new partnership, low-income older adults and their families can experience community spaces and programs with greater comfort and ease. As part of the certification, KultureCity provided AHEPA communities with sensory bags, supportive tools and training by leading medical and neurodivergent professionals on recognizing sensory needs and responding to sensory overload situations.

For the 5,000+ residents living in AHEPA’s communities, the partnership with KultureCity is a welcomed addition.

“This partnership is about enhancing comfort and peace of mind not only for our residents, but also for the families and loved ones who visit them. Whether someone is visiting a parent or grandparent, we want every person who walks through our doors to feel welcomed, understood and supported.”

ke Gulas, Chairman and Acting CEO, AHEPA Senior Living

The rollout began at four AHEPA Senior Living communities Alabama and will soon expand across the organization’s nationwide portfolio.

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