Shopping at the supermarket can be very overwhelming with the noise, the lights, the televisions and the sound equipment turned on mixed with the shouts of the supermarkets.
With the intention of offering a different experience, Walmart launched a temporary initiative in which it will offer a quieter environment for a couple of hours a week.
The Sensory Friendly Hours program seeks to attract people with certain disabilities to visit supermarkets without being overwhelmed by lights and noise.
WHAT CHANGES AND WHAT TIME CAN YOU GO?
The special hours will be on Saturdays between 8 am and 10 am and xx from last July 12 until the end of August.
In these two hours, most Walmart supermarkets across the country will replace moving images on TV, computer, and tablet screens with static images, there will be no music, and they will dim overhead lights to create a more disability-friendly environment. autism and other people with disabilities.
“We strive every day to create a culture where everyone feels like they belong,” he said. the company it’s a statement.
“This year, Walmart is taking steps to create a calmer and more enjoyable shopping environment for customers living with sensory disabilities,” he added.
