The Danville Otterbots will take the field tonight in special sensory friendly uniforms to celebrate their second Annual Sensory Night. As part of the celebration All game-worn jerseys will be auctioned off, with proceeds benefiting The Hughes Center.
The auction begins today at 2:00 pm and will run through Wednesday at 5:00 pm. To participate in the auction click here.
The Otterbots and The Hughes Center partnered last season to open a Ballpark Sensory Room at Dan Daniel Memorial Park. The sensory room provides opportunities for children with sensory sensitivities and their families to be able to enjoy Otterbots games and non-baseball ballpark events all year long.
Located on the concourse in the right field Kids Zone, the Otterbots ballpark sensory room is equipped with cuddle swings, fidget boards, soft LED lights, wall-to-wall padding, uniquely textured rugs, sound-deadening headphones, comfortable chairs, sensory-friendly fidget toys and a blackout curtain. The curtain can be opened to reveal a window overlooking the Kids Zone, so parents can maintain a view of non-sensory averse siblings or friends during their time in the sensory room.