To make the Ripley Fall Fair even more inclusive for people of all abilities and to support families/caregivers with young children, the Ripley Agricultural Society and Community Living Kincardine and District worked together to create a space with quiet sensory experiences where people of all ages and abilities can find calm.
This space can act as a redirection tool for parents and caregivers and/or a quiet place for people who are feeling overwhelmed but are not yet ready to leave the fair. This space also features a changing and feeding space for babies and their families.
With support from sponsors, NWMO & Trillium Mutual Insurance, sensory activities such as bins with kinetic sand and toys, mats, blankets, fidgets etc. will be provided for use. Noise cancelling headphones can be signed out and used while a person enjoys the fair to support people with sensitivities to sound.
The Fair is a highlight of fall for many and we are excited to help make it even more accessible for all!
The space, named Harmony Haven, will be located in the arena, outside of the exhibit hall in the first changeroom.
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