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'''KultureCity''' is a non-profit organization founded to support families with members on the autism spectrum which has expanded to provide programs and services for families with members affected by a broad range physical and behavioral disorders, including allergies. It | '''KultureCity''' is a non-profit organization founded to support families with members on the autism spectrum which has expanded to provide programs and services for families with members affected by a broad range physical and behavioral disorders, including allergies. It was founded in [[2013]] by physician [[Julian Maha]], whose son has autism. [[Michele Kong]] joined as a co-founder in [[2014]]. The organization's offices are located at 732 [[Montgomery Highway (Vestavia Hills)|Montgomery Highway]] in the [[Vestavia Hills City Center]], | ||
Among its many programs, KultureCity | Among its many programs, KultureCity offers a smartphone application to provide reliable information to parents about businesses, venues and events which provide accommodations for visitors with specific allergies or physical or behavioral disabilities. The beta version of the application was released in [[2017]] in [[Birmingham]] and three other cities. | ||
KultureCity has partnered with the National Basketball Association, Major League Baseball and the National Football League to help teams provide special accommodations for fans. The organization provides "Sensory Activation Vehicles" and "Mobile Sensory Stations" to events and venues that don't have permanent accommodation for sensory relief. | |||
==Executive directors== | |||
* [[Julian Maha]], 2013–2021 | |||
* [[Uma Srivastava]], April 2021– | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
* Rebman, Stephanie (August 7, 2017) "KultureCity all-inclusive app to launch this fall." {{BBJ}} | * Rebman, Stephanie (August 7, 2017) "KultureCity all-inclusive app to launch this fall." {{BBJ}} | ||
* Gann, Heather (July 1, 2022) "KultureCity sheds a light on 'a fundamental issue of awareness'." ''The Lede'' | * Gann, Heather (July 1, 2022) "KultureCity sheds a light on 'a fundamental issue of awareness'." ''The Lede'' | ||
* Clark, Cara (December 20, 2022) "KultureCity receives national recognition from Sharecare." {{BBJ}} | |||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
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[[Category:Educational nonprofits]] | [[Category:Educational nonprofits]] | ||
[[Category:Healthcare nonprofits]] | [[Category:Healthcare nonprofits]] | ||
[[Category:Vestavia Hills City Center]] | [[Category:Vestavia Hills City Center]] | ||
[[Category:Software developers]] | [[Category:Software developers]] |
Revision as of 12:47, 28 December 2022
KultureCity is a non-profit organization founded to support families with members on the autism spectrum which has expanded to provide programs and services for families with members affected by a broad range physical and behavioral disorders, including allergies. It was founded in 2013 by physician Julian Maha, whose son has autism. Michele Kong joined as a co-founder in 2014. The organization's offices are located at 732 Montgomery Highway in the Vestavia Hills City Center,
Among its many programs, KultureCity offers a smartphone application to provide reliable information to parents about businesses, venues and events which provide accommodations for visitors with specific allergies or physical or behavioral disabilities. The beta version of the application was released in 2017 in Birmingham and three other cities.
KultureCity has partnered with the National Basketball Association, Major League Baseball and the National Football League to help teams provide special accommodations for fans. The organization provides "Sensory Activation Vehicles" and "Mobile Sensory Stations" to events and venues that don't have permanent accommodation for sensory relief.
Executive directors
- Julian Maha, 2013–2021
- Uma Srivastava, April 2021–
References
- Rebman, Stephanie (August 7, 2017) "KultureCity all-inclusive app to launch this fall." Birmingham Business Journal
- Gann, Heather (July 1, 2022) "KultureCity sheds a light on 'a fundamental issue of awareness'." The Lede
- Clark, Cara (December 20, 2022) "KultureCity receives national recognition from Sharecare." Birmingham Business Journal
External links
- KultureCity website