Storm Chasers Renew Autism Action Partnership for 2026 Season

The Omaha Storm Chasers renewed their multi-year collaboration with Autism Action Partnership for the 2026 season, keeping sensory kits and a dedicated Quiet Zone in place at Werner Park in Papillion for fans with autism and their families.

Sensory kits provided by AAP are available for check-out at Fan Services behind Section 122, designed to help reduce sensory overload for individuals with autism. Behind center field, AAP's Quiet Zone offers a space where individuals and families can go to self-regulate and take a break in a safe, quiet environment.

"We're proud to continue our long-term partnership with Omaha Storm Chasers, true leaders in our community," AAP CEO Justin Dougherty said. "Their commitment to autism inclusion and accessibility, through features like the Quiet Zone and sensory kits, ensures that all fans can experience the joy of baseball and sets an example for venues across our region."

Storm Chasers Community Relations Manager Anne Culhane framed the program as central to the organization's broader identity. "We are committed to engaging and providing a path to a more inclusive world, so being able to provide an outlet at Werner Park for those that live with autism, and their families, is something we are proud to do," she said. "The Omaha Storm Chasers believe that sports is for everyone, and this program helps close that gap. We want to thank AAP for their partnership and guidance throughout these years."

The renewal is one of several organizational announcements the Storm Chasers have made heading into the 2026 campaign, which also saw the club reveal its promotional schedule and confirm manager Patrick Osborn leading the coaching staff. The AAP partnership, described by the team as a long-time collaboration, signals that accessibility infrastructure at Werner Park has become a consistent fixture of the ballpark experience rather than a seasonal initiative.