The Flyers have "converted the area near the Club Level's main escalators" at Wells Fargo Center into a "sensory-friendly lounge, a dedicated retreat for fans with autism or other sensory issues and their families" to be used once a month, according to Frank Fitzpatrick of the PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER. The lounge beginning in '15 was "made available during the team's annual Autism Awareness nights." Flyers officials said that the response was so "positive," that this season it "will be available at seven games." Flyers & Wells Fargo Center President of Business Operations Valerie Camillo said that it "could become an every-game feature next year." If that happens, the team "hopes to incorporate a view of the playing area for families that now must follow the action on TVs." The Flyers inform fans about the lounge through "advertising, arena signage and their website." Those who might need it are "directed to Guest Services where their hands are stamped, allowing access to the normally off-limits Club Level." These fans also are offered "sensory kits" to help them cope with the "rambunctious environment." The kits include "noise-canceling headphones, fidget tools and weighted lap pads" (PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, 2/18).
