Holiday shopping can be overwhelming for many people, but for individuals with autism, the bright lights, loud music, and crowded stores can be major barriers to preparing for the holidays. For the seventh year, Bittersweet Farms and two area Target stores are collaborating to offer a sensory friendly holiday shopping experience for the local autism community.
On Wednesday, Nov. 6, the Targets in Rossford and Holland will open one hour early to provide a sensory friendly shopping experience for the local autism community and others with sensory processing challenges. From 7 to 8 a.m., the lights will be dimmed, the music turned off, and foot traffic limited.
Bittersweet Development Director Julie Champa said, “We are delighted to partner with Target for the seventh year to offer this special sensory friendly shopping experience to our community. Our mission at Bittersweet extends beyond the lives of our participants, reaching into the local community and the world, so this event is close to our heart each holiday season.”
Local individuals with autism and their families are invited to attend this event.
