Target at the Portland Galleria participates in a national initiative to offer sensory-friendly shopping hours, aiming to create a calmer, more comfortable retail environment for guests with sensory sensitivities. During these dedicated hours, the store environment is altered: overhead lighting is dimmed, instore music and television displays are turned off, and loud public announcements are restricted to emergencies.
These adjustments help reduce the sensory overload commonly experienced in large retail spaces, making shopping trips less stressful for autistic individuals and their families. The checkout lanes also minimize register noises and utilize visual cues.
Sensory-friendly hours are held every Saturday morning from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM. The store is centrally located in downtown Portland and is fully wheelchair accessible, with wide aisles and accessible elevators connecting the shopping floors.
Sensory-friendly hours are held on Saturday mornings from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM. Register sounds and PA announcements are minimized to reduce auditory overload.
Sensory-friendly hours are held on Saturday mornings from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM. Register sounds and PA announcements are minimized to reduce auditory overload.
Sensory-friendly hours are held on Saturday mornings from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM. Register sounds and PA announcements are minimized to reduce auditory overload.
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