Community Corner
Quaker Bridge Mall Hosts Caring Santa Event
Quaker Bridge Mall will host Caring Santa, a heart-warming event dedicated to families that have children with special needs, providing a subdued environment to visit the Santa Photo Experience.
Simon
Property Group’s Caring Santa program began in 2010 in partnership with
AbilityPath.org, a national online resource hub and special needs community, to
take steps to reduce sensory triggers, creating a more comforting environment
for the children’s magical visit with Santa. The environment is likely to
include:
- Turning off in-mall music,
stopping escalators located near the Santa set, dimming the lights and shutting
down fountains during the event. - Eliminating queue lines through
the use of a numbering system whereby guests approach the set when their number
is called. - Special activities and stories
geared toward the needs of the child during the ‘wait’ period to help the child
understand what activities will occur during the visit.
Shoppers are encouraged to RSVP for the Caring Santa event by visiting
www.caringsanta.com.
“In addition
to providing our customers with fantastic holiday shopping options, we are
equally thrilled to be able to host such special and memorable programs as
Caring Santa,” said Marian Kapp, Director of Mall Marketing. “The Caring Santa
program brings a lot of joy to children with special needs and to see that
happen at our mall is truly an honor.”
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For more information, please visit www.quakerbridgemall.com.
