'Caring Bunny' Visits Marlborough For Special Needs Kids

MARLBOROUGH, MA—This is a special kind of bunny for special kids creating a special setting.

Caring Bunny events offer families that have children with special needs a subdued environment to participate in the Bunny Photo Experience, and it's coming to Marlborough on two dates.

Caring Bunny, the largest program of its kind, has been developed by Simon and is guided by AbilityPath.org, a national online resource hub and special needs community. Promotional assistance has been provided by Autism Speaks. Caring Bunny will take place on Sunday, March 11, and Sunday, March 18, from 9-10:30 a.m., located in the Center Court lower level.

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 likely 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.

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