Discover inclusive fun at Northern Arizona’s first Disability Resource Fair

Explore inclusive activities, discover resources for people with disabilities, and learn about adaptive video games at the inaugural Northern Arizona Disability Resource Fair on Oct. 5. Here are the details.

About the Disability Resource Fair

The fair, hosted by Northern Arizona University’s Institute for Human Development (IHD) with Phoenix nonprofit Care 4 the Caregivers, offers a local chance to learn about regional disability resources and meet local service providers.

“Most Arizona disability resource fairs and expos take place in the Valley, which can be difficult and time-consuming for northern Arizona families to travel to, and they feature many vendors who do not provide coverage in northern Arizona,” Sara Clancey, IHD’s director of community services, told the NAU Review.

Over 30 exhibitors will showcase local disability resources, including networking opportunities and family-friendly activities like adaptive video gaming, hands-on workshops, bingo for door prizes, sticker mania for kids, and live transcription demonstrations (CART captioning). Plus, both admission and parking are free!

“This event was developed in response to community requests,” Clancey said. “Our goal is not only to create an annual event that showcases disability resources specific to northern Arizona but also to support community-building and create networking opportunities for everyone in our region’s disability community.”

IHD collaborates with local organizations, including Care 4 the Caregivers, High Country Adaptive Sports, Flagstaff Unified School District, and United Way of Northern Arizona.

When and where

The Northern Arizona Disability Resource Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Oct. 5 at the High Country Conference Center, 201 W. Butler Ave. in Flagstaff. For more information or to register, visit the event website or email [email protected]. Registration helps ensure sufficient refreshments, supplies, and accommodations.