Walmart extends sensory-friendly shopping hours. Here's where to go in Bucks County
Walmart is making it even easier for shoppers with PTSD, autism and other sensory-related disabilities to browse its aisles with minimal distractions this holiday shopping season.
Here's everything to know about Walmart plans to extend its sensory-friendly shopping hours.
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Walmart will dim the lights, lower in-store music and replace the usual display TV programing with soothing, static photos to make its stores easier on the senses.
Walmart first announced its plans for sensory-friendly shopping during this year's back-to-school sale.
Previously, Walmart offered sensory-friendly shopping from 8 a.m. until 10 a.m. on Saturdays. Walmart will now provide that sensory-friendly shopping window daily.
In a statement on its website, Walmart officials said the company "took a step in making shopping in our stores more inclusive for those with sensory disabilities by taking measures to create a less stimulating environment" for a couple hours each Saturday.
"The feedback of the pilot program was overwhelmingly positive. These changes may have seemed small to some, but for others they transformed the shopping experience," read a portion of Walmart's statement. "During these hours, we hope our customers and associates will find the stores to be a little easier on the eyes and ears. These changes are thanks to those who shared their feedback on how their stores could help them feel like they belong."
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Walmart began its expanded sensory-friendly shopping hours this week, and Walmart leadership said this change is permanent.
Walmart stores in Bucks County to adopt expanded sensory-friendly hours
All of the Bucks County-area locations will have extended sensory-friendly hours, including the Walmart supercenters:
The Bensalem Store, 3461 Horizon Blvd. in Bensalem.
Levittown Supercenter, 180 Levittown Center in Levittown.
Quakertown Supercenter, 195 N West End Blvd. in Quakertown.
Warminster Supercenter, 100 E Street Road in Warminster.
Warrington Supercenter, 99 Valley Gate Drive in Warrington.
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Walmart has several other locations in the wider Bucks County region, which can be found through the location search on Walmart's website.
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