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June 12, 2024

Pittsburgh Zoo: Sensory Friendly Mornings

“Lions and tigers and bears, oh my!” What is the first thing you think of when you hear this famous quote? It might be the movie “The Wizard of Oz”, which this quote came from, or like me, you might think of the zoo. A visit to the zoo can be an amazing experience for many; however, for those with...

Community/General

August 2, 2023

Walmart Sensory Friendly Hours

Walmart is adding sensory-friendly shopping hours at stores nationwide. During this time, lights in the stores will be dimmed, radios will be turned off and moving images on screens will be changed to static ones. The sensory friendly hours are Saturday mornings in the months of July and August. Senior Director for Walmart’s Accessibility Center of Excellence, Gayatri Agnew, talks...

General

June 30, 2021

Fourth of July – Preparing for the Celebration

The Fourth of July is rapidly approaching. But, it’s not all about the ooh’s an aah’s for some people with intellectual disabilities and autism. For many people it can cause frustration, anxiety, and a sense of feeling overwhelmed. But it is very hard to completely escape the celebrations. However, there are several things that we can do to help support...

Community/General

November 6, 2019

The Art of Sensitivity

Story. Dance. Music. Art enriches our lives so much and it is for me a great bonding opportunity. I believe stories are meant to be shared and it is in the sharing that somehow people find common ground and understanding. Have you ever been to the ballet? I’ve only gone once but that day stands out to me as a...

Community/General

June 12, 2019

Zoo Senses Public Needs

One in five people have a disability in the United States of America, with 84% affected by sensory processing issues. People on the Autism Spectrum make up a large portion of those facing sensory sensitivity. That’s staggering, especially, when you consider all that sensory processing issues affects. What can our communities do to help include people dealing with such sensitivities?...

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Tag: Sensory

Pittsburgh Zoo: Sensory Friendly Mornings

Walmart Sensory Friendly Hours

Fourth of July – Preparing for the Celebration

The Art of Sensitivity

Zoo Senses Public Needs