Back-to-school shopping has already started at stores across the country, but this year, Walmart announced that they are adding “sensory-friendly” hours nationwide.
In a news release, Walmart said they are creating a more inclusive shopping experience this back-to-school shopping season by adding sensory-friendly hours. These hours are set up to be quieter so that customers who have sensory disabilities can buy items for school in an environment that makes them feel safer.
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Lights will be dimmed, radios will be turned off and moving images on screens will be changed to show still images, according to AL.com.
The sensory-friendly hours are scheduled for Saturdays from July to August from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. in most Walmart stores. Areas that start school after the Labor Day holiday will start having sensory-friendly hours on July 22.
“We are striving every day to create a culture where everyone feels they belong,” Walmart said.
To see if your local Walmart is participating in sensory-friendly hours, visit their website or call your store.