Oxford Valley Mall Brings Easter Experience to Children with Special Needs
For Immediate Release
Contact:
Jennifer Sherlock, Mall Public Relations
609-369-3482
jsherlock@jennacommunications.com
Ruth Rosenquist, The Noerr Programs
602.505-6844
santawrangler@noerrprograms.com
Gabrielle Karampelas, AbilityPath.org
415-819-2498
Caring Bunny is Coming to Oxford Valley Mall to Create Extraordinary
Experiences for Children with Special Needs
LANGHORNE, Pa. (March 27, 2012)—Caring Bunny is hopping into Oxford Valley Mall for children with special needs and their families on Sunday April 1, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the mall’s Sears Court. The event will be held prior to mall opening, so that accommodations can be made to support the sensory, physical and other developmental needs of all guests.
Caring Bunny is a joint program developed by The Noerr Programs, the digital imaging company that provides the Bunny Photo Experience for malls nationwide and AbilityPath.org, a national online resource hub and special needs community. Oxford Valley Mall is pleased and honored to be the host of this program during the Easter season.
“We had an overwhelming response to the launch of Caring Bunny and Caring Santa last year. As a result, we are thrilled to expand this program to 52 malls,” said Sheryl Young, CEO of AbilityPath.org. “Holding the event before the mall opens to the public helps provide a calmer, sensory-friendly environment,” adds Young.
For children with a variety of special needs, standing in line, bright flashes, crowds and sounds can create major disturbances and distractions. “We take great care in making sure our photo setting is conducive to all abilities, to allow these families to participate in a heartwarming tradition that so many take for granted,” said Judy Noerr, CEO of The Noerr Programs. “It’s very rewarding to see the number of siblings who attend, many for the first time. It’s just as much for them, as it is for their brother or sister with special needs,” notes Noerr.
“”We are honored to host the Caring Bunny Experience,” said Jim Malervy, Director of Marketing at Oxford Valley Mall. “Guests will listen to social stories that explain and anticipate the actions involved during their Bunny visit, then engage in coloring and other activities while they wait for their number to be called for their magical visit.”
The Caring Bunny takes place on Sunday, April 1 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. RSVP’s are requested at www.abilitypath.org. The Oxford Valley Mall is located at 2300 E Lincoln Highway, Langhorne, PA 19047. http://www.simon.com/mall/?id=848.
About Oxford Valley Mall
The Oxford Valley Mall is a two-level, super regional mall located at the intersection of East Lincoln Highway and Oxford Valley Road in Langhorne, Pennsylvania. Oxford Valley has over 150 retailers and is anchored by JCPenney, Macy’s and Sears.
About The Noerr Programs
Celebrating 23 years in business, Noerr is an industry leader in turn-key digital event imaging and marketing services, providing the Santa and Bunny Photo Experience at hundreds of regional shopping centers and retailers nationwide. Founder and CEO Judy Noerr’s love of the holidays and performing arts provided the inspiration behind the magical experience, which is the focus of every Noerr-operated set. Noerrprograms.com and facebook.com/followthebunny.
About AbilityPath.org
AbilityPath.org is an online hub and special needs community for parents and professionals to learn, connect and live a more balanced life. The website combines social networking features with expert content from AbilityPath.org’s team of educators, parents, therapists and medical professionals.AbilityPath.org was created by Community Gatepath, a nonprofit with over 90 years of experience serving families and children with special needs by fostering hope, dignity and independence.
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