Cape Cod Mall Hosts Annual Caring Bunny

Cape Cod Mall will host a Caring Bunny event, offering families that have children with special needs a subdued environment to participate in the Bunny Photo Experience. Caring Bunny has been developed by Simon and guided by AbilityPath.org, a national online resource hub and special needs community. Promotional Assistance for Caring Bunny has been provided by Autism Speaks.

Many steps will be taken to reduce sensory triggers, creating a more comforting environment for children’s cherished visit with the Bunny. The subdued environment is liked to include (specific elements or aesthetics may vary):

· Turning off in-mall music, stopping escalators located near the photo set, dimming the lights and shutting down fountains for the duration of the event

· Eliminating queue lines through the use of a numbering system whereby guests approach the set when their number is called

· Special activities geared toward the needs of the child during the ‘wait’ period to help the child understand what activities will occur during the visit.