First ever Autism Acceptance Milwaukee Bucks Sensory Friendly Game

1111 Vel R. Phillips Avenue,Milwaukee WI 53203

02 April, 2023

Description

Join us on April 2, 2023 for the inaugural Autism Acceptance Night, brought to you by the Milwaukee Bucks and the Autism Society of SE WI. Our Milwaukee Bucks will be playing the Philadelphia 76ers, and it will be an exciting event for the whole family. Active Members of the Autism Society of SE WI will receive an additional $20 per ticket on already discounted tickets and can purchase up to 4 tickets per family. Members please select the Registration button on this site to purchase your tickets. Friends, family and community advocates who are not currently members are also invited to share in this sensory-modified experience. These tickets are also available at the reduced price of $65.00 per person. Please use the following link for pricing and ticket availability: fevo.me/assew2023. and use promo code: ASSEW. This game will feature Sensory Friendly Game Day Modifications including: Special early entrance access. Attendees are invited to use the Johnson Controls International (JCI) entrance and experience early admission to make the transition into Fiserv Forum easier. Early entrance will be at 5:30pm.Audio Modifications: Audio levels will be lowered by 10-15 decibels for the entire game, including in game sounds.Sensory and Wellness Rooms: There are two sensory spaces always available to guests (near Section 109 and Section 212). For this game only, Members have exclusive access to one additional quiet space in the North Suite Area.Lighting Modifications: No strobing lights will be used for the duration of the entire game. In addition, the lights will stay on for pre-game introductions.Game Night Script: A game night script will be provided to members that outlines pyrotechnic timelines and other activities. Know before you go and prepare for a successful night. We will provide a general timeline on when to expect certain activities and what these can look like. Video examples and photography will be provided as part of a game day specific social story to attending members and their families.Game night employees have had sensory training by Kulture City prior to the game.Families are asked to bring their Sensory Go Bags to the game. A customized social story and list of security approved items will be shared with families prior to the event. To better assist families as they prepare to attend the game, a social story and video examples of some game day functions will be shared ahead of time to help prepare guests for some of the more common events that participants will encounter at the game (such as: checking in; seating areas; loud or unexpected noise and movement; break rooms and safe people). Parking is available in several areas around the event site; parking and associated costs are paid for by the participants. Garage/parking options that are close to the JCI doors include the Highland Garage. Information about parking at/near Fiserv Forum can be found here: https://www.fiservforum.com/plan-your-visit/directions-parking Want a ride to the game? If you are interested in bus transportation to and from the event, tickets are available for Autism Society of SE WI members for $10 per person. Please be sure to include this add on with your ticket purchase through Eventbrite as only those registered will be allowed to ride.The bus will pick up registered riders at the Autism Society Offices: 3720 N 124th Street, Wauwatosa, WI 53222.Pick-Up Time will be 5:00pm. The Bus will leave the parking lot promptly at 5:10pm. Drop off after game approximately 10pm.GREAT Value for your Membership Dollars! Non-member discounted ticket prices per ticket: $65.00 (excluding taxes and fees) = $260+for a family of four to attendReduced price ticket for members AND $20 off per ticket = $37 per ticket = $148 for a family of four to attendThis is a savings of $112, which more than covers the price of your $40 annual membership fee!Interested in becoming a member? Family membership is $40/year and your CLTS/IRIS funds cover it yearly! Find additional information at: https://www.assew.org/become-a-member-today/ ** Families and Individuals need to check with their IRIS/CLTS/Family Care representatives to find out what, if any portion of this event cost can be covered ** Note: All event game and bus pass ticket quantities are limited; first come, first served. No refunds will be allowed for this event.