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

accessible, sensory-friend-
ly event is the opposite of 
what a carnival is often per-
ceived to be — crowded and 
overstimulating. We have 
incorporated spaces and 
opportunities to decompress 
and recenter, while enjoying 
all the fun of a traditional 
carnival.”
The carnival is part of 
JARC’s summer-long Ellen 
Labes Festival Series spon-
sored by the Family of Ellen 
Labes. Other events in the 
summer series include a 
sensory-friendly Detroit 
Symphony Orchestra con-
cert, a picnic in the park 
with a sensory-friendly 

drumming activity, and a 
Motown Summer Concert.
Dietary laws will be 
observed at the carnival 
with kosher hot dogs and 
refreshments available for 
purchase and free popcorn, 
snow cones and water pro-
vided at the event which will 
be held in the parking lot 
of Adat Shalom Synagogue 
(29901 Middlebelt Road, 
Farmington Hills). 
Tickets for family mem-
bers can be purchased for 
$20 per individual or $50 
per family. The carnival is 
not open to the greater pub-
lic. To reserve tickets, visit 
jarc.org/carnival. 

Volunteers Mania and Mark Glazier serving free popcorn.

Mushky Dubov and her 
kids pet a therapy dog in 
the event’s sensory room.

Where to go for 
help online when 
you don’t know 
where to go.

During challenging times, the Detroit Jewish 

community is here to help. Managed by 

Jewish Family Service (JFS), Jhelp is staffed by 

knowledgeable professionals ready to guide 

you to the Jewish Detroit resources you need. 

It’s FREE. It’s confidential. It’s here for you. 

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