Sensory-Friendly Family Event with Walkaround Julia from "Sesame Street"

Sat, 01/25/2020 - 10:00am - 2:00pm

Julia

WXXI and Al Sigl Community of Agencies are pleased to bring walkaround Julia, Sesame Street’s first muppet on the autism spectrum, to the Golisano Autism Center.

As part of WXXI and Al Sigl Community of Agencies' Dialogue on Disability initiative, designed to stimulate community dialogue about the perspectives and abilities of people with physical and intellectual disabilities, the two organizations are pleased to bring Julia to the Golisano Autism Center for a sunny day of fun for kids of all abilities on Saturday, January 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be hands-on activities and crafts, a meet and greet with walkaround Julia, and a special screening of Julia segments.

Who: Families with young children
Where: Golisano Autism Center, 50 Science Parkway, Rochester, NY 14620
When: Saturday, January 25, 2020 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Meet and Greet times: 10-10:30am (30-minute break), 11-11:30am (30-minute break), 12-12:30pm (30-minute break) and 1-1:30pm

This event is free and open to the public, but reservations are suggested to help keep track of attendance numbers. Reserve your spots here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/julia-fun-day-tickets-87148901711

QUESTIONS? Contact Cara Rager at CRager@wxxi.org

Dialogue on Disability is a partnership between WXXI and Al Sigl Community of Agencies - in conjunction with the Herman and Margaret Schwartz Community Series. Dialogue on Disability is supported by the Fred L. Emerson Foundation with additional support from The Golisano Foundation.

Special thanks to our partners: