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Kelberman Offers Sensory Bags Autism Acceptance

at Comets Games! Night at the Ballpark

Kelberman and the Utica Comets teamed up to offer On June 27th, Kelberman and the
free sensory friendly bags for any spectators in need at Utica Blue Sox partnered together
all hockey games and other events at the Adirondack to present Autism Acceptance Night
Bank Center. These Kelberman bags include noise at the Ballpark. Over 400 fans
cancelling headphones and other sensory objects such attended to cheer on the Blue Sox and
as fidget spinners for fans to use throughout the game. to support Kelberman! Despite the rain,
The bags are available for use at games by speaking families and friends enjoyed a night
with Utica Comets staff at the Fan Zone. Bethany Wendt,
Director of Community Relations at Kelberman, worked out together. To make the night even
with the Utica Comets, stating “Kelberman is elated to more exciting, every player and coach
provide this support to people, families and caregivers in on the Utica Blue Sox wore a special
attendance at Utica Comets games. Helping to create a autism acceptance jersey to show their
sensory friendly environment at a local sporting event is support. Fans were able to win these
huge. Having the Utica Comets recognize the importance jerseys through an auction, and at
of the needs of people with autism and intellectual and the end of the night have their picture
developmental disabilities in our community is equally taken with and signed by the player.
as important! We are so excited to have a community Kelberman appreciates the Utica Blue
partner who shares our vision of inclusivity for all.” Adam Sox for helping to promote autism
Pawlick, Vice President of The Utica Comets, shares acceptance within our community.
in Kelberman’s vision and is excited that The Utica
Comets have partnered with Kelberman to offer fans
the option of a sensory
bag at all Comets home
games. “These bags allow
individuals and families
with sensory sensitivities to
feel safe and included in
taking in a Comets game
at the Adirondack Bank
Center. We love the game
of hockey and we want
everyone to be able to
experience it.”