Philadelphia Receives Sensory Inclusive Certification, First City In The Nation

CBS Philadelphia

December 20, 2023

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Philadelphia is being recognized for work being done to make the city more accessible to people with sensory sensitivities and challenges.

On Tuesday, Dec. 19, the city became the first in the nation to receive the "Sensory Inclusive Certification" from KultureCity, a nonprofit organization that helps communities adapt to the needs of people with sensory-based disabilities.

According to the city, Philadelphia has the highest rate of disability among the country's large cities, at 17%. Nationwide, more than 6% of Americans experience a sensory disability.

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