‘Quiet Zones’ make Fair accessible for all

For the seventh year, the State Fair of Texas is offering Sensory Friendly Mornings at the Fair every Wednesday – October 1, 8 and 15, from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Providing a family-friendly environment is at the core of the State Fairs’ mission. Therefore, the Fair collaborated with the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES) and other local organizations to devise ways to make Sensory-Friendly Mornings beneficial and fun for all who choose to attend, with the goal of creating opportunities for people to experience the Fair in a more accessible way. The Fair has created a special guided itinerary with a list of activities and exhibits that are easy on the eyes and ears. Fairgoers will also be able to enjoy all the Midway fun without the usual lights and sounds from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the fairground areas designated as “Quiet Zones.” Families can go to these areas should they need to depressurize. Find the itinerary at BigTex.com/Sensory. — Taylor Pulfer