Janesville Blain\u2019s Farm and Fleet store<\/a> on Sunday, March 5, 2017 from 9am-11am.<\/p>\nThe sensory friendly shopping hours at Blain\u2019s Farm and Fleet aim to benefit people with autism, social anxiety
\nand other disabilities by providing a quieter and more relaxed experience than the usual store hours. As part of the
\nevent the store will offer a quiet room, dial down distractions, in-store music and volume from displays will be
\nlowered or turned off. Riverfront will also be providing training to store staff on different disabilities and how to
\napproach, help and understand.<\/p>\n
\u201cBlain\u2019s Farm and Fleet is excited to offer this opportunity to the Janesville community. Providing people of all
\nabilities access to our stores is a priority for our company.\u201d said Dormie Roberts, PR\/Events Coordinator for Blain\u2019s
\nFarm and Fleet.<\/p>\n
For families of those on the autism spectrum, experiencing social anxiety or faced with other disabilities, shopping
\ncan be challenging due to light, sound and crowds. Blain\u2019s Farm and Fleet and Riverfront Inc. are excited about
\nthis opportunity as sensory friendly retail experiences are increasing in communities across the nation.<\/p>\n
“Riverfront is committed to building inclusive communities that value the contributions of people of all abilities.
\nThrough partnerships with businesses like Farm and Fleet we are able to promote full citizenship for individuals
\nwith disabilities in a supportive, accepting environment,” said Hasmig Tempesta, Southern Regional Service
\nDirector for Riverfront.<\/p>\n
This event is open to the community but designed for people with disabilities and their families. For more
\ninformation about the sensory friendly shopping event contact Susan Powers, Riverfront Community Outreach
\nSpecialist, at 608-563-5760 or by email at susan.powers@riverfrontinc.org.<\/p>\n
About Riverfront:<\/strong>
\nFounded in 1977, Riverfront is a private, nonprofit organization that provides support and training to people with
\ndisabilities so they can live independently, work and earn paychecks and participate in the community as workers,
\nneighbors and friends. Riverfront serves thousands of individuals each year in Wisconsin.<\/p>\nContact:<\/strong>
\nNate Hundt
\nMarketing & Communications Director
\nRiverfront, Inc.
\nO: 608-785-3549
\nC: 608-792-7097
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