Will you be part of the crowd attending President Barack Obama’s visit to SPC’s Seminole Campus Saturday?
If you are, we want to hear from you. Tweet your comments and photos to @spcnews or use #obamavisit. You can also post on the college’s Facebook page.
Here is a list of frequently asked questions for people who plan to be at the campus Saturday to see the president. As more information about the event becomes available, the college will provide it.
- What time is the president scheduled to speak/arrive? The college hasn’t been provided with the president’s schedule. However, the gates open at 8:30 a.m. and that is a good time to get there.
- Where can I park? Parking will be limited at SPC. A shuttle service will be set up at Seminole Mall, just one mile down the road from SPC. Shuttles will start at 7 a.m. on Saturday.
- Will there be handicapped parking? There will be limited handicapped parking available at SPC. This is on a first-come, first-serve basis. We will have shuttle service set up at Seminole Mall with ADA accessible buses.
- Can I bring my child’s stroller? Yes.
- Can I bring large bags? No, please limit your personal belongings to a wallet, cell phone and camera.
- Can I bring a water bottle into the event site? No, but water will be provided for you. You can have a water bottle while waiting in line.
- Will there be seats? This is a standing rally, but there will be seats available for those with disabilities.
- Can I bring a lawn chair into the event site? Unfortunately you cannot. You can have one while waiting in line, but you will not be allowed to bring it in.
- Can I bring a sign to show my support? The event’s organizers appreciate your support. However, due to security measures, signs will not be allowed into the event space.
- Are photos permitted at the event? Yes.
- Is this an outdoor event? Yes.
Ever since my spinal cord injury, I have had a problem with heat. I usually bring a fan, an umbrella, a mist sprayer, water and/or a portable cooling system. It seems that these things are not allowed . This is a problem. Any ideas on how to mitigate this heat? Also, will there be adequate sanitary facilities?
Hi Greta. You are correct that rules have been set regarding what can be brought to the event site. The college has been informed that water will be provided. Portable restrooms also are being set up at the site.
Any idea what time this event may wrap up? Due to disability, I need to arrange for someone to bring me & drop me off that couldn’t get tickets.
Also, where at Seminole is the shuttle going to be?
I meant where at Seminole Mall.
Hi Patricia. I’m sorry but I’m unable to answer most of these questions. I believe, while I can’t specifically answer where the shuttle will be at, that there should be signs as well as people at the mall who will assist those looking for the shuttle. As for the time when the event will wrap up, that also is information that hasn’t been made available. According to some of the latest information, the president will be speaking later in the morning after the event opens at 8:30 a.m. Other than that, there are no additional details that can be provided at this time.