Sensory Inclusive Resources
Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana is Certified by KultureCity® as a Sensory Inclusive Organization!
Sensory Inclusion at Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana
Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana is proud to be certified as a ‘Sensory Inclusive’ organization by KultureCity, a leading nonprofit dedicated to accessibility and inclusion for individuals with sensory and invisible disabilities. This partnership helps make all of the programs and events hosted by Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana sensory inclusive.
For this certification process, the staff at Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana were trained by leading medical and neurodivergent professionals. These trainings focused on recognizing those guests with sensory needs and how to handle a sensory overload situation. At Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana, we recognize that 1 in 4 people have a sensory processing need and our goal is to provide an inclusive environment for all Girl Scouts and their families at our events. We are proud to be one of over 1800 locations across the USA and the world to become certified as a Sensory Inclusive organization.
About GSGCNWI's Sensory Inclusive Certification
Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana has partnered
with KultureCity® to enhance our ability to assist and accommodate
Girl Scouts, Volunteers, and guests with sensory needs. Our goal is to
provide an inclusive experience for all during all events. We strive
to raise awareness of the needs and challenges faced by individuals
with sensory processing needs by supplying our staff with annual
training and by offering the resources and accommodations below to our
guests.
Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana has partnered with KultureCity® to enhance our ability to assist and accommodate guests with sensory needs. Our goal is to provide an inclusive experience for all guests during events. We strive to raise awareness of the needs and challenges faced by individuals with sensory processing needs by supplying our staff with annual training and by offering the resources and accommodations below to our guests.
Visit Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana's KultureCity Website for more information.
Sensory Bags
KultureCity® Sensory bags containing special VIP badges, feeling thermometer, a variety of fidget tools, strobe cancelling glasses, and noise-canceling headphones are available for checkout to use during GSGCNWI hosted events. Ask the event check in table where to locate these bags. Sensory bags can be used for all abilities of all ages.
Quiet Areas
If I get overwhelmed and need to take a break, I can
visit the Quiet or wellness area. I can ask a friendly staff member
to assist me with locating this area. This is a place to recharge
and calm myself. I can then join in the fun when I’m ready!
If you are interested learning more about our KultureCity® certification or have other related questions please email Chris Ward at cward@girlscoutsgcnwi.org for more information or use the accommodation request form here.
Sensory Inclusive™ Initiative FAQ
What is the KultureCity® Sensory InclusiveTM Initiative? 
What is a sensory need or sensory processing challenge?
What is the difference between being Sensory InclusiveTM and sensory friendly?
What are some groups that are affected by sensory need/sensory
processing issues?
How does partnering with KultureCity® help?
What is the result of this initiative?
How many people have a disability in the USA?
What is the average age of someone with a sensory need?
