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PHOTOS: See inside the new sensory room at BC Place Stadium

The space is designed for those who may need 鈥榓 quieter and more controlled environment鈥

B.C.鈥檚 largest stadium is now home to a permanent sensory room, along with sensory kits.

It鈥檚 all part of an expanded accessibility plan at BC Place in Vancouver.

Located at Section 251 of the stadium, the sensory room is designed for those who may need 鈥渁 quieter and more controlled environment.鈥

Created in partnership with , the new room is outfitted with beanbags from Yogibo, light panels by Nanoleaf, activity panels, Sparkle Interactive Light by NunoErin (鈥渁 therapeutically fun furniture embedded with soft glowing lights that respond to motion鈥), bubble walls and a custom tactile artwork created by an autistic artist.

Those details are noted in a news release from BC Pavilion Corporation (PavCo), the Crown Corporation that operates the 54,500-seat stadium.

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Inside the new sensory room at BC Place Stadium. (Contributed photo)
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Inside the new sensory room at BC Place Stadium. (Contributed photo)
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Ribbon-cutting outside the new sensory room at BC Place Stadium on Monday, Sept. 25, 2023. (Contributed photo)

鈥淎ccessibility is a major focal point at BC Place right now, and something we鈥檙e looking to improve consistently over the coming years鈥 general manager Chris May stated.

鈥淚t鈥檚 integral that all guests feel welcome, included, and cared for when they visit the stadium, and the new BC Place Sensory Room is an important part of our accessibility journey.鈥

A ribbon-cutting opened the sensory room Monday, Sept. 25.

BC Place staff are now trained how to recognize guests with sensory needs and how to handle a sensory overload situation, according to PavCo.

Also, sensory kits with noise-cancelling headphones, fidget tools, verbal cue cards and weighted lap pads are available at the stadium鈥檚 Guest Services desk.

Stadium-goers can download the free to view what sensory features are available and where to access them.



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