Tag: inclusive shopping
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A Philadelphia Mom’s Initiative for an Autism-Friendly Checkout Line
Get Pregnant Fast A Philadelphia mom is making waves with her initiative for a new autism-friendly checkout line at a local ShopRite. After a particularly challenging shopping experience, Heather Thompson decided to take action by starting a petition aimed at large retail chains to establish a checkout lane that caters to children on the autism…
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Toys R Us Introduces Quiet Shopping Hour for Children with Autism
Get Pregnant Fast Shopping for holiday gifts can be a daunting task, filled with bright lights, loud music, and bustling crowds. For families with children on the autism spectrum, these sensory overloads can turn what should be a joyful experience into a stressful one. Thankfully, Toys R Us in the UK is taking a significant…
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Store Introduces ‘Quiet Hour’ for Shoppers with Autism
Get Pregnant Fast In a world bustling with noise from televisions, computers, escalators, and in-store music, shopping can become overwhelming—especially for individuals with autism. One retailer in the United Kingdom has taken a forward-thinking approach to address this issue: introducing the ‘Quiet Hour’ at their stores. When James Hargrove, manager of a store in Manchester,…