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Episode #39: 2022 GUIDE to the NC State Fair for Special Needs Families - BONUS Access ABILITY Day Info!

The state fair is always a fun time no matter what state you live in, but for families with children with disabilities, it isn’t always an option. The NC State Fair has created a special day where they have created a more sensory-friendly environment for fairgoers called their Access ABILITY Day where they’ve modified some of the noise and lights as well as provided space for quieter activities.

This episode of the podcast is devoted to bringing you a guide to the NC State Fair for special needs families. We interviewed Heather Overton, the Assistant Director of Public Affairs at the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Heather shares some inside tips on how to make the most of your visit to the NC State Fair including dates, times, parking, handicap parking, senior citizens discounts, food, activities, tickets, and much more!

We focused the second half of the interview on the NC Fair’s Access ABILITY Day for families with special needs children. Heather gives us all the details of what to expect, what time to arrive, and where you can go if you need to find a quiet spot for your child to calm down if they get too excited with all the activity. The modifications they are making in the sounds and lights will be appreciated by those who are able to attend during the Access ABILITY Day, and Heather told us about some of the special competitions that they have planned.

If you attend this year’s Access ABILITY Day, we’d love to hear about your visit! Let us know in the comments below or on our Instagram account @water.prairie, and share your photos too! If you’re in another state, let us know if your state is offering more sensory-friendly options at the state fair this year, and we’ll see if we can feature more like this from around the US.

Links mentioned in this episode:
NC State Fair Website:
https://www.ncstatefair.org
NC State Fair map
https://www.ncstatefair.org/2022/Visi...
Access ABILITY Day Guide:
https://www.ncstatefair.org/2022/Visi...
Daily Schedules: https://www.ncstatefair.org/2022/Visi...

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Chapters:
00:00:00 Start
00:01:07 Welcome
00:01:29 Introduction
00:02:02 Baseball Moms Connect
00:02:22 Where is the NC Fair?
00:02:51 2022 NC Fair Dates
00:02:59 When does the NC Fair open each day?
00:03:43 Slowest days at the NC State Fair
00:04:17 NC State Fair where to park?
00:06:46 ADA Accessibility at NC State Fair
00:07:16 Where to Buy Tickets to the NC State Fair?
00:08:11 Tickets vs Wristbands at the NC State Fair
00:09:26 Giant Ferris Wheel and Chair Lift at the NC State Fair
00:10:33 Maps to the NC State Fair
00:10:58 NC State Fair Food
00:11:48 Can You Bring Food Into the NC State Fair?
00:12:55 What's Special About the NC State Fair?
00:16:10 Dorton Arena at the NC State Fair
00:17:00 Giant Pumpkins and Vegetable Petting Zoo
00:18:41 Livestock for Kids
00:20:15 NC State Fair Schedule
00:21:05 Access ABILITY Day Overview
00:25:05 When is the NC State Fair Access ABILITY Day?
00:26:06 How did the Access ABILITY Day Begin?
00:26:49 Access ABILITY Day Schedule
00:27:29 Inclusive Competitions
00:29:23 Chill Out Zone
00:30:14 Quiet Spaces at the NC State Fair
00:31:16 Headphones
00:31:49 Field of Dreams
00:35:00 Stroller Rentals at NC STate Fair
00:36:34 NC State Fair Contact Info
00:36:48 Speed Round
00:39:06 Thank You!
00:39:25 Support the Podcast!
00:39:48 Suggested Videos

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