Park City is creating welcoming spaces for the neurodivergent community. The town is leading the initiative with civic entities, including the school district and police force. There are also public spaces, like the Park City Library and the National Ability Center’s (NAC) campus, that are equipped with trained staff and tools to support sensory regulation. With support from Park City’s public leaders, the town will continue blossoming into a renowned center for accessibility. 

Even before the understanding and acceptance of the neurodivergent community began to increase, there were already several businesses and organizations in Park City cultivating inclusive spaces. Lucky Ones Coffee in the Park City Library employs and empowers individuals with disabilities. The National Ability Center (NAC) is a cornerstone in the community, with forty years of devotion to creating accessible recreation.

Where to Find Sensory Rooms in Park City, UT

National Ability Center

Savannah Banks, the NAC Camp Program Manager, describes some of the steps the organization takes to make all programs sensory inclusive. “We focus on meeting each participant where they are by building authentic connections and maintaining open communication,” she explains. “Some of the intentional steps may look different depending on the participant’s needs. For example, if an individual is sensory-seeking, we might provide tools such as fidgets, opportunities for movement, deep pressure activities, or sensory breaks that include swinging or big body movements. For those who are sensory-avoidant, we may lower the lights, offer sunglasses, provide noise-reducing headphones, or adjust our speaking volume. Each of these strategies helps create a supportive and flexible environment that promotes comfort, confidence, and success for all participants.” 

The NAC also has sensory rooms, quiet, small, calming spaces, where participants can take breaks when they feel dysregulated. “Staff and participants may also proactively incorporate sensory breaks into lessons to help reduce overstimulation and support overall success. We currently have two dedicated sensory spaces—one at our Ranch location and another at the McGrath Mountain Center,” Savannah describes. “Our approach to sensory inclusion is centered on listening and responding to each participant’s unique needs.”

Kulture City Locations

Park City is dedicated to inclusion. Civic organizations, including the school district, police force, and the Park City Library, maintain a Sensory Inclusive Certification through KultureCity, the world’s leading nonprofit dedicated to sensory acceptance and accessibility.

Park City Library

The Park City Library is a profound community space in Park City. Anchored by books and programming, the library provides so much more in terms of services. Lucky Ones Coffee employs individuals with disabilities directly in the library, providing a powerful opportunity and value, while serving up tasty espresso and treats. The Park City Library also includes a dedicated quiet area for persons in need of these spaces.

Salt Lake City International Airport

People traveling to and from Utah can also access tools and services at Salt Lake City International Airport, which holds a KultureCity Sensory Inclusive Certification. “Airports are like sensory gauntlets for all humans,” explains Meg Raby, a KultureCity employee, author, and advocate. “We love the Salt Lake City Airport sensory room because it's in such a visible spot. We constantly hear stories from people saying, ‘I used the sensory room. Thank you so much for being here.’” In October 2025, the airport will open two more sensory rooms—enhancing a safe travel experience for all. 

The Salt Lake City International Airport has a sensory room in Concourse A-West. Two more in Concourse B are slated to open in 2026.

Park City School District

When it comes to education, Park City has made a significant investment in creating welcoming spaces for all learners. Every elementary, junior high, and high school in the district has earned a KultureCity Sensory Inclusive Certification. “I'm so proud of the Park City School District,” Meg exclaims. “When you realize it's one in four of us, there are so many students and staff who can benefit from this.” By embracing neurodivergent inclusivity, the school district is paving a path of acceptance and understanding.

Trailside Elementary School keeps the mobile sensory station cart near the main foyer entrance. Meg has noticed how that location encourages dialogue among the students. “Which is great, because it's part of normalizing it all, part of making the inclusion actually inclusive.” 

Kulture City Sensory Inclusive Certifications

The Sensory Inclusive Certification requires regular training to ensure staff knows how to identify when sensory regulation tools are needed and how to use them. “We require anyone who receives a KultureCity Sensory Inclusive Certification to take a yearly training, based on science and best practices,” Meg informs. “For our general partners, anyone outside of first responders, we require at least 50% of employees, patron-facing staff, and volunteers to complete the training. This means there's at least a one in two chance that the patron will be with someone who has been trained. For first responders, the rate increases to 90% because they're dealing with more serious situations, including life-and-death situations.”

After an organization or business completes the training, KultureCity sends signage and sensory bags equipped with regulation tools, which include noise-cancelling headphones, strobe reduction glasses, fidget items, and a communication card. “Everything in our bag is researched and is very intentional,” Meg states. The consistency of the items in the sensory bag and signage serves as a reassuring signal for the neurodivergent community. The Park City Library, school system, and police force all use the same tools and training.

The KultureCity app provides concise regional details. “If you are in Park City, it will show all the nearby partnerships that have been trained and certified with us. It also has a corresponding social story, which helps children and adults with sensory sensitivities get ahead of dysregulation and potential sensory overload by identifying key areas on campus or the premises that could trigger sensory overload. It tells you where to access the KultureCity sensory bags or where there is a quiet area,” Meg explains. 

Creating More Sensory Spaces

Park City will continue to obtain more Sensory Inclusive Certified spaces because key policy makers are committed to championing accessibility. “I met Jennifer Wesselhoff (President and CEO of Park City Chamber) at a travel disability inclusive conference in San Francisco. I know more is to come for Park City because they really understand the need for this,” Meg says.

“Inclusivity is an important issue and something that we are making a priority as we prepare to welcome the world in 2034,” Jennifer confirms.

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