Sensory Safe Space
The Ulster County Agricultural Society is proud to introduce “The Sensory Safe Space.” Families with a child with autism or any individual with sensory sensitivity are invited to take advantage of this new location. The room is designed to be a sensory-safe environment that offers families a break from the bright lights, noise, crowds, and the summer heat. The room will feature bubble tubes, mats, seating, touch and feel books about animals, a host of noise canceling headphones, and a charging station for augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices. The Sensory Safe Space will be open from 10am-10pm daily. This space has been made possible with contributions from Ulster BOCES, Resource Center for Accessible Living (RCAL), Rondout Valley CSD and Saugerties CSD.
We have created a SOCIAL STORY to help prepare you for the fair and what to expect in this potentially very overwhelming environment. Read the story below or click here to download.
We have also created tools to help you SCHEDULE your day! Please feel free to print these materials but they will also be available to you in The Sensory Safe Space!
Read it below or click here to download.
