BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Walmart is making back-to-school shopping a little more friendly for people living with sensory disabilities.
The company announced "sensory-friendly hours" will be held in most of its stores nationwide through August. From 8 a.m. until 10 a.m. on Saturdays, the stores will dim the lights and turn down the radio to create a more calming environment for shoppers.
"This year, Walmart is taking steps toward creating a quieter shopping environment that’s more enjoyable for customers who live with sensory disabilities," Walmart's executive vice president of general merchandise Julie Barber wrote in a post on the company's website.
The hours were expected to start July 8 in many locations, but will start July 22 in areas that start school after Labor Day. The sensory-friendly hours will be in place through Aug. 26.