Sesame Place is one of the most inclusive, accessible theme parks in the country. Already the first theme park in the world to be designated as a Certified Autism Centerâ„¢ (and continues to be recertified every year since 2018), Sesame Place Philadelphia is now also the first theme park in the United States to join the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower program. The program, which helps people with non-visible disabilities, will launch at the park in early 2025.
The sunflower has become a symbol around the world that someone may need extra help, time or understanding due to a disability that may not be noticeable. That can be anything from neurological to cognitive to neurodevelopmental conditions, and can be physical, visual, auditory or sensory. According to Hidden Disabilities Sunflower, approximately 1 in 6 people live with a disability, which is about 1.3 billion people around the world.
If someone at the Sesame Street-themed attraction and water park wants to voluntarily sign up, they do not have to disclose any personal information or a diagnosis. They’ll simply ask for a free Sunflower-branded ID at certain locations around the park.
Sesame Place will have Ambassadors on hand who have accessibility training and access to resources to increase disability awareness throughout the park. This is in addition to Sesame Place’s Ride Access Program and Special Access Pass, which are available at the Welcome Center.
Even more inclusive will be the new ASL Saturdays program, where a Certified ASL Interpreter will sign at shows in the park on select days.
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