Fw: Whole Foods Market Hands on Shopping List

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In typical fashion, the mom who forwarded this to me doesn't mention the work

she put into getting corporate grant money funneled towards this project, but I

know this didn't happen without a lot of hard work on her part, so thank you

Tarryl! For those who may be interested in experiencing grocery store shopping

in a new way, please check out the info below about Whole Foods in Naperville.

I'm unsure whether this extends to other stores? Sounds like a great teaching

tool or ongoing support for individuals, young and old, who require visual

supports to access the store. Great job!

From: TOM ZDANKY

Sent: Friday, August 27, 2010 1:04 PM

jeruefamily@...

Subject: Message from Tarryl - Whole Foods Market Hands on Shopping List

Hello Lauri,

I work at Whole Foods Market in Naperville and I wanted to let you know

that we now have a Whole Foods Market Hands-On Shopping List available for

anyone with special needs. You can go to Customer Service and choose the type

of shopping piece you would like on your shopping list. There are three types

available. Choose from miniature items (toys), pictures with words, or words

only. There is also a store map available that is color coded which matches the

borders of the pictures with words and words only pieces. Sign out in the WFM

Hands-On Shppping List Check-Out Book how many pieces you will take on your

shopping adventure. Then take the WFM Hands-On Shopping List and a color coded

map with you while you shop. Once you find the item you are shopping for, put

the shopping piece in the bag attached to the back of the WFM Hands-On Shopping

List. Then complete your purchase at the register and return the WFM Hands-On

Shopping List to the Customer Service Desk.

I am the Mom with two children with autism ages 13 and 15 and we have

spoken in the past. I am really proud to work at a place that is so willing to

offer this to our community. Braver is our Store Manager and he is the

BEST. He truly wants to help those with special abilities.

If you have the time, come into the store and take a look at the Whole

Foods Market Hands-On Shopping List. We would like to get comments from

everyone (good and bad) so that we can make it helpful to everyone. For

example, we may need additional shopping pieces or more boards available. I

hope that people will use it and it is helpful to everyone. Spread the word.

Thank you.

Tarryl Zdanky