Friends of the Sassafras All Children's Playground

03/30/2023

https://www.arctriangle.org/services-programs/project-see/

A paid* internship program for high school age students with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities currently enrolled in the Occupational Course of Study program in Wake County Public Schools, Durham Public Schools, and Chapel Hill Carrboro Schools that helps students to:

02/06/2023

North Carolina Museum of Art is hosting a special sensory friendly time at their Art in Bloom exhibit on March 17th. Purchase tickets now before they run out! And while you are there stop by our table to say hello! https://visit.ncartmuseum.org/5625/7636

07/19/2021

BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!! We'd like to welcome "The Band" to the N.C. State Fair family! Bandwidth Inc. will join us this year at the fair by volunteering, becoming a major sponsor and hosting N.C. State Fair accessABILITY Day!

Why is this so important? For years, we have brainstormed ideas to make the fair a more inclusive place for all North Carolinians, regardless of ability. Community advocates have given us some great ideas to implement, but to really take it to the next level, we needed a partner to join us who also strives every day to see both its employees and its community succeed. Bandwidth is the perfect partner for this project.

Some of our initial ideas are below, but stay tuned for more information on N.C. State Fair accessABILITY Day presented by Bandwidth, and let us know any ideas you'd like us to consider for that day in the comments! 😎

Running from 8 a.m. – noon on Sunday, Oct. 17, visitors can expect the following on accessABILITY Day:
• Rides and games will open at 9 a.m. and will operate with no lights or music playing.
• Vendors will operate with no lights or music at their booths.
• Music stages will only play acoustic sets with light amplification.
• The public address system will only be used for lost visitor announcements.

All-day activities on accessABILITY Day include:
• A “Bandwidth Chill Out Zone” will be available to guests in the Graham Building with tables/chairs, low lighting and soft music playing for those who need to take a break from the busy atmosphere outside.
• Guests can compete in specially designed inclusive and/or adaptive “on the spot” competitions.
• Adult changing stations will be added into existing family restrooms as space allows and will be available year-round.
• Noise cancelling headphones will be available to check out in the “Bandwidth Chill Out Zone” for those who need them.
• Guidebooks will be available to download online or pick up from guest services highlighting all the inclusive activities and amenities the Fair offers.

04/27/2021

Don't miss this month's StoryWalk®! Through April 30, Oak View's brick walkways will feature the illustrated children's book "The Girl Who Thought in Pictures: The Story of Dr. Temple Grandin" by Julia Finley Mosca (author) and Daniel Rieley (illustrator.) Learn all about Dr. Temple Grandin, who was diagnosed with autism as a young child and became one of the most powerful voices in modern science and a fierce advocate for autism inclusion.

Prepare for your visit with our StoryWalk Social Narrative: https://bit.ly/3bZxZVB or Design Your Own Visual Schedule for Park Visit: https://bit.ly/3tBbMmx

StoryWalk® at Oak View is free, requires no advanced registration, and is open during the park's normal hours of operation. Please remember to maintain social distancing on the trail and wear a mask when distancing isn't possible.

The StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. StoryWalk® is a registered service mark owned by Ms. Ferguson.

03/31/2021

Temporary Closing Alert

Sassafras Playground Closed Code Red Updated: Feb 9, 2021 - 08:37 am The Sassafras Playground at Laurel Hills Park is temporarily closed. During temperature changes, the rubber playground surface layers separate causing bubbling in the top layer that may affect play as a trip hazard. We are monitori...

08/07/2020

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Regional Program and Pre-K Students Will Not Return to School Buildings on Sept. 8The target date of Sept. 8 for Special Education Regional Program and Pre-K students to return to school buildings was predicated on our ability to ensure sufficient staff, sufficient transportation service and suffici...

02/25/2020

Specialized Recreation Programs in Wake Forest

02/24/2020

Join us in supporting the Sassafras Enhancements Phase II to the list of projects included in the upcoming Parks and Rec Bond. The Raleigh Parks, Recreation, and Greenway Advisory Board (PRGAB) will be hosting both special meetings and regularly scheduled meetings to discuss potential bond projects. These meetings are open to the public.
Join us on Tuesday, Feb. 25 at 6 p.m. at the Five Points Center for Active Adults. This meeting will consist of a public comment period and the PRGAB Board will review an updated recommended preliminary project list. https://raleighnc.gov/parksbond2020

02/13/2020

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02/10/2020

Graceful Expressions Dance Company is offering a sensory-friendly performance of Mary Poppins at the Cary Arts Center at 11 am on March 7th, followed by an opportunity to meet and be photographed with the characters in the lobby after the show. They are offering a special coupon code: Grace 2020 for free children's tickets for this performance. You can use that code online: https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/2214817/mary-poppins-presented-by-graceful-expressions-dance-company-sensoryfriendly-performance-cary-cary-arts-center
on the phone or in person. Ticketing fees apply to online and phone purchases.

Run time: 1 hour This very special presentation of Mary Poppins will be suitable for all ages and ALL audiences. All are welcome to our sensory-friendly performance. Find out more on our website at: www.gracefuldance.com. Will call tickets can be picked up at the Cary Arts Center box office starting...

01/15/2020

The Healing Powers of Dude premieres on Netflix, Jan. 13, 2020, showcasing the importance of authentic visible and nonvisible disability representation.