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ore than 600 peo-
ple are expected to 
attend a carnival 
specifically geared to accom-
modate people with devel-
opmental disabilities and/
or sensory sensitivities, and 
their caregivers and families 
on Sunday, June 9, from noon 
to 4 p.m. 
Hosted by JARC, a 
Bloomfield Hills-based non-
profit that serves individuals 
with developmental disabili-
ties, the second annual carni-
val is free for individuals with 
developmental disabilities 
and/or sensory sensitivities 
and their caregivers, and will 
include carnival rides and 
games, music, snacks and 
entertainment, alongside 
sensory-friendly, quiet spaces 
to accommodate anyone with 
sensory needs. 

New to the carnival this 
year will be vendors and 
partner agencies featuring 
products and services to 
assist families and caregivers 
in helping people with devel-
opmental disabilities and/or 
sensory sensitivities live their 
best lives.

“We knew there was a 
demand for a community 
event like JARC’s carnival, 
but when more than 500 
people attended last year, we 
realized this was an over-
whelming need,” said JARC 
Chief Executive Officer 
Shaindle Braunstein. “Our 

Targeted for Metro Detroit individuals with developmental 
disabilities and sensory sensitivities and their caregivers. 

JARC Carnival 
Set for June 9

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JARC Carnival 
Looking for 
Volunteers on 
June 9

As JARC prepares for 
the second annual free 
carnival for individuals with 
developmental disabilities 
and/or sensory sensitivities 
and their caregivers, the 
nonprofit agency is looking 
for volunteers to assist at 
the event on Sunday, June 
9, during shifts that run from 
11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. or 1:30 
p.m.-4 p.m. 
Lunch is provided to 
all volunteers, as is free 
entry to the carnival before 
or after your volunteer 
shift. Volunteer positions 
include but are not limited 
to food servers, game 
operators and bounce 
house supervisors. Shift 
positions will be confirmed 
upon arrival at the event. 
All volunteers will receive 
instructions for their shift 
responsibilities. 
Please contact Jessica 
Tierney, JARC community 
engagement manager 
at (248) 940-2607 
or jessicatierney@jarc.org. 

Dan smiles as he takes in all the fun around him at the carnival.

Jason and his 
caregiver enjoy 
a ride at the 
JARC carnival.

Jodie and Josh 
Jacobs cheer on 
their daughter, 
Allie, as she 
plays a game of 
ring toss.