Siena men’s team to play sensory friendly basketball game
Sunday, the Siena men’s basketball team will be taking part in an autism awareness basketball game.
The partnership brings the third annual sensory-friendly event to MVP Arena.
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This is video from last year’s event.
Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara chairs the assembly’s subcommittee on autism spectrum disorders and has a child with autism.
He says help from community partners is vital to achieving an inclusive society for people with special needs, and without it – Sunday’s event wouldn’t be possible.