For the first time in his life, five-year old Mason met Sensitive Santa at the Willowbrook Shopping Centre in Langley, British Columbia. The experience of meeting Santa Claus is usually a sensory overload for Mason, who struggles with things like long lineups, loud noises, and bright camera flashes.
Before meeting the sensory-friendly Santa Claus, Mason wouldn’t go anywhere near a crowded mall – let alone Santa. But this year, he was able to meet Santa before the mall opened, in a calmer, subdued environment, making this memorable experience inclusive to everyone.