Showing posts with label clothing. Show all posts
Showing posts with label clothing. Show all posts

Saturday, June 15, 2024

Anthropologie Rolls Out Adaptive Clothing For People With Disabilities

 Anthropologie is the latest retailer to introduce a collection of clothing aimed at better meeting the needs of people with disabilities. Read More >

Sunday, November 19, 2023

Designer Makes Fashion For Women With Disabilities

 Models with amputations, spinal cord injuries, Down syndrome and colon cancer took to the runway recently to show off designs with features aiming to make life easier for women with disabilities. Read More >

Tuesday, August 29, 2023

Victoria's Secret To Launch Adaptive Collection

 One of the biggest names in lingerie is planning to offer a new collection specifically geared towards people with disabilities. Read More >

Wednesday, March 22, 2023

World's Largest Clothing Retailer To Double Its Disability Employment

 The owner of Zara is committing to dramatically increase employment of people with disabilities throughout its operations.  Read More >

Saturday, March 11, 2023

Startup Creates Bionic Clothing To Help People With Cerebral Palsy

 The leg sleeve, which is expected to be publicly available this year, uses sensors and electrodes to help those with cerebral palsy and similar impairments walk with greater ease. Read More >

Wednesday, February 22, 2023

With New Technology, L'Oréal Looks To Make Makeup More Accessible

 A major beauty brand is debuting a device aimed at ensuring that individuals with disabilities can apply makeup all by themselves. Read More >

Tuesday, November 15, 2022

Kohl's Unveils Clothing Collection For Adults With Disabilities

 

 

 

Three years after introducing a line of sensory-friendly and adaptive clothing for kids, a major national retailer is adding options for adults with disabilities too. Read More >

 

 

Saturday, October 15, 2022

Inspired By Ailing Daughter, Family Makes Accessible Clothes For Kids

 To honor their daughter with cerebral palsy who doesn't have long to live, a couple started an adaptive clothing company to provide dignity and accessibility for children with disabilities. Read More >

Saturday, August 6, 2022

Reebok, Zappos Collaborate On New Adaptive Footwear

 

 

 

Another major shoe brand is unveiling styles specifically made to meet the needs of people with disabilities. Read More >

 

 

Sunday, March 27, 2022

Model With Down Syndrome Is First For Victoria's Secret

 For the first time, a model with Down syndrome is one of the faces representing lingerie staple Victoria's Secret. Read More >

Tuesday, November 9, 2021

With Disability-Friendly Packaging, Olay Aims For Greater Accessibility

 

 

A major beauty brand is rethinking its packaging in an effort to be more accessible to people with disabilities and they're hoping that other companies will follow suit. Read More >

 

 

Tuesday, August 31, 2021

JCPenney Unveils Clothing Aimed At Kids With Disabilities

 A major department store is rolling out a new line of children's clothes with adaptive features and will also be selling a host of accessories for adults and kids with disabilities. Read More >

Friday, August 27, 2021

Steve Madden Rethinks Shoes For Kids With Special Needs

 Yet another big name in shoes is offering up styles tailored specifically for children with special needs. Read More >

Friday, March 26, 2021

Nike Unveils Hands-Free Sneakers For Those With Special Needs

 

 

With an eye toward making shoes even more accessible to people with disabilities, Nike is introducing a sneaker that can be taken on and off completely hands-free. Read More >

 

 

Monday, December 21, 2020

Zappos Doubles Shoe Program For People With Disabilities

 Zappos is expanding a first-of-its-kind program designed to make it easier for people with special needs to buy shoes. Read More >

Thursday, December 3, 2020

At 39, Disability Activist Modeling In Her First Show — At New York Fashion Week

 As a teenager in the 1990s, Melissa Blake was interested in fashion. Unfortunately, fashion wasn't much interested in her. Now, at 39, Blake, is a fashion role model herself. Read More >

Saturday, November 28, 2020

Target, Disney Expand Costume Options For Those With Special Needs

 With Halloween fast approaching, some major retailers are dramatically expanding the costume choices for kids and adults with disabilities. Read More >

Tuesday, October 13, 2020

Ugg Launches Boot Collection For People With Special Needs

 As the weather turns cooler, winter-wear staple Ugg is for the first time offering styles aimed at accommodating kids and adults with disabilities. Read More >

Friday, August 28, 2020

Stride Rite Rolls Out Shoes For Kids With Special Needs

A major shoe company is unveiling sneakers specifically designed for children with special needs. Read More >

Tuesday, August 4, 2020

Zappos Rolls Out PBS KIDS Collection For Children With Special Needs

Online retail giant Zappos is teaming up with PBS KIDS to introduce a line of shoes and sunglasses designed to meet the needs of kids with disabilities. Read More ;