Seasonal & Holidays
Caring Bunny
Offering families that have children with special needs a subdued environment to participate in the Bunny Photo Experience!
Sunday, March 29th – 9:30a.m. – 11:00a.m.
The Mall at Fox Run, Sears Center Court
Caring Bunny will offer 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 is guided by AbilityPath.org, a national online resource hub and special needs community.
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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 Easter Bunny. The subdued environment is likely to include (specific elements or aesthetics may vary):
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- 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’ to help the child understand what activities will occur during the visit
The Mall at Fox Run is located at 50 Fox Run Road in Newington.
For more information, and up to the minute event updates, please call Guest Services at (603) 431-5951, or visit simon.com/mall/the-mall-at-fox-run or Facebook.com/TheMallAtFoxRun.
