Podcasts about adaptive fashion

In this week's episode I sat down with Melanie Waldman. Melanie is a multi-award-winning filmmaker with the Easterseals Disability Film Challenge, a member of SAG-AFTRA, an on-air talent member at QVC, host of the Disability Reality Podcast (which, yours truly, will be making an appearance on very soon talking all things on Bravo), and she STILL somehow finds time to teach adaptive yoga to the disability community & beyond! We discuss disability as a collective and the healing power of connection within, turning adversity into joy, the opportunities that arise from authenticity and much, much more. Relief For Disabled People Impacted By The Los Angeles Fires: Richard Devylder Disaster Relief Fund: https://disabilitydisasteraccess.org/rd-relief-fund/ United Spinal Disaster Relief Grant: https://unitedspinal.org/disaster-relief-grant/ Inevitable Foundation Emergency Relief Fund: https://www.inevitable.foundation/erf Follow Melanie: Instagram: @whereswaldman TikTok: @whereswaldman Listen to Disability Reality Podcast: Spotify Apple Podcasts Follow Me: Instagram: @jill_ilana , @alwayslookingup.podcast TikTok: @jillian_ilana Website: https://www.jillianilana.com Email: alwayslookingup227@gmail.com Read With Me: Goodreads The StoryGraph This episode was edited and produced by Ben Curwin

In this week's episode I sat down with Allison Lang. Allison is a content creator, speaker, model, and a medal-winning Paralympian, having just competed in the 2024 Paralympics on Team Canada's seated volleyball team. Her advocacy focuses on self love and body acceptance with the hope of helping others who may be on a similar journey. We discuss connecting with authentic stories, what can happen when you feel seen and heard by a brand, being inspired by our accomplishments, not our existence, and much, much more. Learn more about and support the Mascots Matter Campaign using the link here: https://bit.ly/4h6XN16 Relief For Disabled People Impacted By The Los Angeles Fires: Richard Devylder Disaster Relief Fund: https://disabilitydisasteraccess.org/rd-relief-fund/ United Spinal Disaster Relief Grant: https://unitedspinal.org/disaster-relief-grant/ Inevitable Foundation Emergency Relief Fund: https://www.inevitable.foundation/erf Follow Allison: Instagram: @allisonelang TikTok: @allisonelang YouTube: Allison E. Lang Website: https://www.allisonelang.com Follow Me: Instagram: @jill_ilana , @alwayslookingup.podcast TikTok: @jillian_ilana Website: https://www.jillianilana.com Email: alwayslookingup227@gmail.com Read With Me: Goodreads The StoryGraph This episode was edited and produced by Ben Curwin

Victoria Jenkins, who British Vogue named as one of 25 powerhouse women changing the fashion industry, joined Oliver for a conversation about how people with disabilities face challenges and barriers in their life and how ‘clothing shouldn't be one of them'. She has colloborated with Penneys to make their range more adaptable.

Welcome lifelong friend, Katie Davis In this episode of Pushing Forward with Alycia, Alycia Anderson is joined by her best friend of 20 years, Katie Davis. Together, they discuss their lifelong friendship, disability advocacy, and Alycia's incredible experience walking the Runway of Dreams representing Target. From Target's adaptive fashion line to Alycia's motivational speaking at Netflix and PBS, Alycia and Katie dive into the importance of inclusivity in fashion and beyond. They also reflect on how Target and other companies are leading the charge in creating accessible fashion for all, and how their experiences have shaped their advocacy work. This heartfelt conversation touches on resilience, friendship, and their shared passion for pushing the disability rights movement forward. Key Moments:

In this week's episode I sat down with Syanne Centeno-Bloom. Syanne is a prominent civil/disability rights activist, content creator and signed model. She has worked with brands like Dove, Thistle and Spire and Victoria's Secret and also currently serves as a council member for Courage for America, confronting extremist ideologies by far-right lawmakers head-on. We discuss diversity and trends in disability representation, the beauty of vulnerability, showing that being disabled is being human and much, much more. Follow Syanne: Instagram @syannebloom Follow Me: Instagram: @jill_ilana , @alwayslookingup.podcast TikTok: @jillian_ilana Website: https://www.jillianilana.com/ Email: alwayslookingup227@gmail.com This episode was edited and produced by Ben Curwin

The South London singer-songwriter Raye joins Emma Barnett following her record breaking six wins at the Brit awards this weekend. Raye tells us about her grandma Agatha who joined her on stage after winning Best Album for My 21st Century Blues. She also talks about being a woman in the music industry and the strength she has found from fellow female musician Charli XCX.The English channel has always held an allure for endurance swimmers the world over, but the first British woman to complete it was Mercedes Gleitze. She achieved this feat in 1927 and a new film, Vindication Swim, recreates that moment in history. Kirsten Callaghan plays Mercedes, she joins Emma along with the current channel swimmer Sarah Philpott to explain what it's like to spend that long in open water, and what drives women to do it.It's the Oscars this weekend, the first ceremony since the Academy introduced new diversity rules for all candidates. But almost seven years since the start of the Me Too movement - has Hollywood really become a safer place for the women who work there? According to the latest survey by the Hollywood Commission, which was set up in 2017 to help stop workplace harassment and discrimination in the entertainment industry, there's still a lot of work to do. Emma speaks to the chair of the Hollywood Commission, the activist, academic and author Anita Hill.If you had 20 minutes with the Prime Minister what would you use your time to ask? Grazia magazine, ahead of International Women's Day this week, chose to focus on the personal and the domestic in a series of three videos which have had a lot of reaction online. Lindsay Nicholson, writer and former editor of various women's magazines including Good Housekeeping and Cosmopolitan, joins Emma to discuss.Children with a disability, or limited mobility, often need some type of adjustment to garments so they can wear them. It's known as adaptive clothing and whilst there are a growing number of brands offering this, they're not widely available on the high street. My next guests are trying to raise awareness of this with a fashion show. Andrea Jester is a leading hand and upper limb plastic surgeon at Birmingham Children's Hospital, and Carmen Burkett is a fashion lecturer at South and City College in Birmingham. They've teamed up to put Andrea's young patients - or models as they've become - in touch with student designers.

In the second of three episodes on Accessible Fashion, Joeita speaks to Wendy Wong, founder of June Adaptive on her creative choice and journey. Wendy discusses the practicalities of getting her business off the ground, including obtaining feedback from People with Disabilities.    Highlights:“Adaptive Clothing for People of All Abilities” – Opening Clip (00:00)“You Are What You Wear” - Opening Remarks (04:46)Introducing Wendy Wong, Creator of June Adaptive (01:52)Inspiration from Aunt June (02:55)All About Aunt June (04:43)Challenges in Catering to a Niche Community (05:25)Making JuneAdaptive.com Accessible (06:57)Adapted Clothing Designs: Zipper Sneakers (08:09)Grip Socks (08:59)Magnetic Button-Down Shirt (10:25)Open-Back Tops (11:48)Denim Jeans with toggles, loops, thigh pockets, velcro ankle-openings (12:58)Process of Creating Adapted Clothing (14:54)Ensuring Quality (15:42)Collaborating with Suppliers (16:30)Evolution of Adaptive Fashion (17:53)Universal Design in Clothing (19:19)Affordable & Accessible Fashion (21:02)Wardrobe Essentials (23:46)Adaptive Fashion Goals (25:03)Show Close (26:02)About June Adaptive: From people frustrated by inaccessible buttons and zippers to people recovering from medical treatments, people living with mobility challenges or disabilities can find fashion solutions at June Adaptive.We found pieces that helped people in our lives and we hope we can help you too.“The Start of June Adaptive”June was more than just a “cool” aunt to our founder Wendy; she was a sister, friend, and a hard-working medical professional who adored her cocker spaniel. Following an accident later in life, June had lost mobility in her arms and legs.With a fashion background, Wendy wanted to help June maintain her independence and dignity by finding clothing that was beautiful yet functional. To Wendy's surprise, it was nearly impossible to find adaptive pieces that fit into June's new everyday life.As life went on, Wendy had found that additional family members had developed mobility challenges, sharing related issues in finding accessible fashion.After discovering the adaptive fashion space, Wendy wanted to bring back the joy of fashion to people experiencing similar struggles. June Adaptive was created out of an inspiration to provide an inclusive shopping experience for different levels of ability.Our goal is to create a universally designed experience for more people to shop. We want to make adaptive fashion more accessible because everyone should be able to look good.Links Toronto Star - These adaptive fashion designers are making personal style more accessible - Fashion Magazine - Adaptive Fashion Brands You Should Know AboutSeneca Journalism -Making Fashion Fit for EveryoneAbout The Pulse On The Pulse, host Joeita Gupta brings us closer to issues impacting the disability community across Canada. Joeita Gupta has nurtured a life-long dream to work in radio! She's blind, moved to Toronto in 2004 and got her start in radio at CKLN, 88.1 FM in Toronto. A former co-host of AMI-audio's Live from Studio 5, Joeita also works full-time at a nonprofit in Toronto, specializing in housing/tenant rights. Find Joeita on Twitter: @JoeitaGupta The Pulse airs weekly on AMI-audio. For more information, visit https://www.ami.ca/ThePulse/recent_ep... About AMI AMI is a not-for-profit media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians who are blind or partially sighted. Operating three broadcast services, AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French, AMI's vision is to establish and support a voice for Canadians with disabilities, representing their interests, concerns and values through inclusion, representation, accessible media, reflection, representation and portrayal. Learn more at AMI.ca Connect on Twitter @AccessibleMedia On Instagram @accessiblemediainc On Facebook at @AccessibleMediaInc On TikTok @accessiblemediainc Email feedback@ami.ca About The PulseOn The Pulse, host Joeita Gupta brings us closer to issues impacting the disability community across Canada.Joeita Gupta has nurtured a life-long dream to work in radio! She's blind, moved to Toronto in 2004 and got her start in radio at CKLN, 88.1 FM in Toronto. A former co-host of AMI-audio's Live from Studio 5, Joeita also works full-time at a nonprofit in Toronto, specializing in housing/tenant rights.Find Joeita on X / Twitter: @JoeitaGupta The Pulse airs weekly on AMI-audio. For more information, visit https://www.ami.ca/ThePulse/ About AMIAMI is a not-for-profit media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians who are blind or partially sighted. Operating three broadcast services, AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French, AMI's vision is to establish and support a voice for Canadians with disabilities, representing their interests, concerns and values through inclusion, representation, accessible media, reflection, representation and portrayal. Learn more at AMI.caConnect on Twitter @AccessibleMediaOn Instagram @accessiblemediaincOn Facebook at @AccessibleMediaIncOn TikTok @accessiblemediaincEmail feedback@ami.ca

In the first of three episodes on Accessible Fashion, Joeita speaks to  Izzy Camilleri, the founder of IZ Adaptive, a clothing brand that provides accessible fashions for people with disabilities. We discuss her foray into inclusive fashion and design at a time when no one was talking about it. She discusses how her desire to create clothes that are functional, as well as beautiful, changed the course of her life while conferring dignity to people with disabilities.Highlights:Opening Clip – Izzy on Adaptive Clothing (00:00)Opening Remarks – Accessible Fashion as Function (00:39)Accessible Fashion Series Overview (01:42)Introducing Izzy Camilleri & IZ Adaptive (03:32)A Life-Changing Phone Call (04:11)Initial Challenges Designing Clothes for a Wheelchair User (06:30)Designing for People Who Need Help Dressing and Those Who Dress Themselves Independently (08:19)Disability Inclusive Features of Adapted Clothing (09:58)Inspiration for Getting into Fashion Design (11:11)Reaction of Colleagues to Izzy's Shift into Adapted Clothing (11:46)The Business Side of Adaptive Clothing (13:58)Consulting with Large Labels on Accessible Design (14:58)Toronto as Accessible Fashion Hotbed (16:11)Creativity in Adaptive Clothing (17:01)Wardrobe Essentials (18:53)Feedback on IZ Adaptive (19:40)What's Next for IZ Adaptive? (21:44)Show Close (22:38)Guest Bio: Izzy Camilleri is one of Canada's leading and most celebrated fashion designers, and a pioneer in adaptive clothing. Izzy first ventured into the world of accessible clothing after initially doing custom work for a wheelchair user in 2004. It opened her eyes to the huge necessity for this type of clothing in the world.In 2022, Izzy received 2 awards for her adaptive line. She won the Innovation Award from the Women's Empowerment Awards and the Fashion Impact Award from the CAFA Awards. In 2006, she received CAFA's Womenswear Designer of the Year Award. Her adaptive line has been featured in the Royal Ontario Museum. For more than 39 years, she has designed custom clothing for an international clientele, crafted gorgeous collections featured in fashion magazines from Vogue to InStyle, and dressed celebrities like Daniel Radcliffe, Mark Wahlberg, Meryl Streep, Angelina Jolie and David Bowie. Since 2009, Izzy has focused on inclusive fashion through her brand IZ Adaptive, with the mission to make great looking and well-fitting clothes accessible to everyone. To learn more about Izzy, visit www.izzycamilleri.com.See more of Izzy Camilleri on AMI-tv's Fashion Dis!Each episode of Fashion Dis celebrates the head-to-toe overhaul of a frustrated style seeker discouraged by an industry that lacks adaptive options. The Story of IZ Adaptive IZ Adaptive was launched in 2009 after fashion designer Izzy Camilleri spent a few years creating custom clothing for a client who was a wheelchair user living with paralysis. This experience opened her eyes to the clothing challenges and limitations people face while living with a physical disability.After years of creating these first custom pieces, Izzy realized that if her client had all these obstacles around clothing, there must be many others with the same issues. Izzy decided to hold a focus group meeting where other voices were heard around  the challenges, likes and dislikes around everyday clothing while living with a physical disability. With listening and learning, the seeds of creating a line of adaptive clothing were being planted.  After doing online research of the market, she saw that there was very little out there designed specifically for this demographic of people.  Most of what was available was for the elderly or for people living in long term care facilities. Clothing that was very dated in both design and fabric choice. Seeing this huge void in the market, Izzy saw this as an opportunity to create a line of clothes for people living with a disability, starting with modern wardrobe basics.   In June of 2009 IZ Adaptive was born.Izzy Camilleri was hailed a trail blazer pioneering the category of adaptive clothing in the form of fashionable, functional pieces. Her new and innovative work was called revolutionary. The path since that time has been long and hard, but Izzy kept it on life support, knowing the importance of what she was creating and how many lives IZ Adaptive positively affected. At the beginning of the pandemic, Izzy also created the first ‘Seamless Back Pant' which helps to reduce the risk of life threatening pressure sores.  This patented technology is the most important work Izzy has done throughout her long career. These pants have become an important staple in many of IZ Adaptives customer's wardrobes.Today, Izzy is seen as the Thought Leader in this space. IZ Adaptive has a global reach with its online store. Major media outlets have featured IZ, and museums have also displayed this work. Universities and colleges reach out as well to learn about this new and exciting category of clothing for their studies.IZ Adaptive continues to push boundaries, lead in innovation and is looking to the future with plans of big growth.  About The PulseOn The Pulse, host Joeita Gupta brings us closer to issues impacting the disability community across Canada.Joeita Gupta has nurtured a life-long dream to work in radio! She's blind, moved to Toronto in 2004 and got her start in radio at CKLN, 88.1 FM in Toronto. A former co-host of AMI-audio's Live from Studio 5, Joeita also works full-time at a nonprofit in Toronto, specializing in housing/tenant rights.Find Joeita on X / Twitter: @JoeitaGupta The Pulse airs weekly on AMI-audio. For more information, visit https://www.ami.ca/ThePulse/ About AMIAMI is a not-for-profit media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians who are blind or partially sighted. Operating three broadcast services, AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French, AMI's vision is to establish and support a voice for Canadians with disabilities, representing their interests, concerns and values through inclusion, representation, accessible media, reflection, representation and portrayal. Learn more at AMI.caConnect on Twitter @AccessibleMediaOn Instagram @accessiblemediaincOn Facebook at @AccessibleMediaIncOn TikTok @accessiblemediaincEmail feedback@ami.ca

Keisha Greaves is the CEO and founder of Girls Chronically Rock, supporting people in the disability community with her inspiring and adaptive tees, hoodies, accessories, and swimwear. Diagnosed at age 24 with Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy, Keisha went on a mission to celebrate those with Muscular Dystrophy and other chronic illnesses to look their best with the convenience of clothes that are easy to put on and take off. She also founded two non-profits:  The GCR Adaptive Project, providing adaptive fashion supplies and tools to college fashion students so they can learn to design more inclusively, and the Trust Your Abilities Nonprofit for People of Color, helping people of color in the disability community access much needed resources and support, from uninsured medical equipment to accessible vehicles and school scholarships. Keisha has been featured in several national media outlets including Good Morning America, The Today Show, ABC News, and more. One of her proudest moments was being

#connectingprogressiveminds means bringing the right people together – and letting a spark grow! When Dawn Denim and Auf Augenhöhe met at the 202030 Summit: Denim Pop-up last July, they noticed a real alignment in their ideologies for a better fashion industry. Auf Augenhöhe is a brand, agency, and social movement for fashion for people of short stature, producing and raising awareness on adaptive fashion. Dawn Denim, meanwhile, is leading the wave of transparent, ethically produced, environmentally ambitious jeans. Together, they discuss the possibility of creating body-inclusive denim. This episode brings the two companies into live conversation, moderated by studio MM04's Lou Croff Blake, a writer and researcher on cultural sustainability. We're joined by Marian von Rappard, the founder and owner of Dawn Denim, Sema Gedik, the founder and CEO of Auf Augenhöhe, and actor and model Mick Mehnert, a brand ambassador for Auf Augenhöhe. Together, our guests share their own journeys through the fashion industry, and how they each came to realise the need for positive systems change. In this discussion, it's clear that each person's unique experiences enrich the power and possibility of collaboration. For denim heads who believe that this sector can be a leader of cultural innovation, this interview provides an inspiring spin on expanding body inclusivity while producing with radical transparency. Learn about Auf Augenhöhe: https://www.aufaugenhoehe.design/en Learn about Dawn Denim: https://dawndenim.com/pages/about-us Read more about adaptive fashion: https://everyhuman.com.au/blogs/blog/what-is-adaptive-fashion For more information about 202030 – The Berlin Fashion Summit, including updates about our next edition, visit https://202030summit.com/, and follow us on social media @202030summit. 202030 – The Berlin Fashion Summit is organized by studio MM04, in cooperation with the Beneficial Design Institute. It is funded by the Senate Department for Economics, Energy and Public Enterprises and warmly thanks its partners of Edition #6: Premium Group and Berlin Fashion Week.

In this week's episode I sat down with Chamiah Dewey. Chamiah is a UK-based fashion designer and founder of the label Chamiah Dewey Fashion, the UK's first-ever clothing brand dedicated to catering to the fashion needs of individuals under 4'11”. As New York Fashion Week is just around the corner we discuss what motivated her to design clothing for little people, how she is expanding her brand to include all people of short stature, not just those in dwarfism, how the conversation around adaptive fashion often does not include people with dwarfism and how that needs to change and much, much more. Follow Chamiah: Instagram: @chamiahdeweyfashion Facebook: Chamiah Dewey Fashion Website: https://chamiahdeweyfashion.com  Follow Me: Instagram: @jill_ilana , @alwayslookingup.podcast Twitter: @jillx3456 Website: https://www.jillianilana.com Email: alwayslookingup227@gmail.com This episode was edited and produced by Ben Curwin

How can apparel and fashion empower our loved ones and restore their dignity, even in the face of physical or cognitive challenges? My guest today is Jimmy Zollo, the co-founder and CEO of Joe & Bella. They are on a mission to revolutionize the world of adaptive apparel for seniors. I'm so happy to have Jimmy back on our podcast, it's been so fun to see the evolution and growth of Joe & Bella from when Jimmy and I first met in 2020. Today, we talk about the inception of Joe & Bella and discuss the fusion of style and functionality that defines their adaptive apparel. We'll hear firsthand the stories of how this clothing is transforming the lives of older adults and their caregivers. From the intricacies of design to broader narratives about aging, we cover it all. If you've ever been curious about their color choices in apparel, or how their top-tier designer is making a splash in the adaptive clothing industry, stay tuned. Jimmy also shares about a special fashion show that challenges stigmas and celebrates age. We give some well-deserved shout-outs to key players and collaborators who have been pivotal in Joe & Bella's journey. Hearing about the real-life impact this clothing line makes in the lives of older adults and caregivers is truly inspiring. Their offerings are a beautiful blend of aesthetics and practicality, with designs that resonate with older adults and their caregivers. These are stories that will touch your heart. Thank you, Jimmy, for sharing with us today! Thank you for being such a great encourager and we both grow in this space. Cheering you on, my friend! Learn more at www.joeandbella.com   *This episode is brought to you by Gigi Betty co. A boutique gift shop raising awareness and funds for caregivers and care partners. Show now at www.gigibettyco.com. Use the special code WILLGATHER20 for 20% off your order- Just for our podcast listeners! We are not medical professionals and are not providing any medical advice. If you have any medical questions, we recommend that you talk with a medical professional of your choice. willGather has taken care in selecting its speakers but the opinions of our speakers are theirs alone. Thank you for your continued interest in our podcasts. Please follow for updates, rate & review! For more information about our guest, podcast & sponsorship opportunities, visit www.willgatherpodcast.com 

In this episode I sat down with Emily Hanks. Emily is a content creator and host of the podcasts She Speaks Bravo, where she talks about all things Bravo from Housewives to Vanderpump Rules and everything in between, and She Speaks It All, where she talks about great television from other networks. This conversation was a fun one centered around one of our favorite shows Project Runway, now in its All Star Season. We discuss the evolution of the show from Season one to now, our thoughts on Season 20 so far, how the show has progressed in regards to diversity of models and clientele, and the fact that it still has quite a ways to go in regards to disability representation and advocate for change. And we tried our best, but there will be spoilers. Follow Emily: Instagram: @shespeaksbravo, @shespeaksitallpod Support Emily on Patreon HERE Listen to She Speaks Bravo YouTube Spotify Apple Podcasts Listen to She Speaks It All Spotify Apple Podcasts Follow Me: Instagram: @jill_ilana , @alwayslookingup.podcast Website: https://www.jillianilana.com Email: alwayslookingup227@gmail.com This episode was edited and produced by Ben Curwin.

Izzy Camilleri is a big deal. As one of Canada's most celebrated fashion designers she has dressed A list celebrities from David Bowie to Meryl Streep. In 2005 her world and career changed when a woman living with paralysis asked Izzy to design some custom clothing that would work with her power wheelchair. This entry into adaptive clothing pivoted her career in a profound way.In this episode:Izzy shares her meeting and designing for David BowieHer career shift to a focus on adaptive clothing, the fashion industry's reaction (spoiler, it wasn't great) and how she stayed the course of her visionInsight into the size, perspective and future of adaptive fashionHer proprietary innovation and how it is revolutionizing the adaptive fashion market and beyondTo watch Izzy's Ted Talks - https://www.izzycamilleri.com/galleries/ted-talk/To learn more about Izzy and IZ Adaptive - https://www.izzycamilleri.com/IG - https://www.instagram.com/izzy.camilleri/Host Donna Bishop - https://thisisdonnab.ca/IG - https://www.instagram.com/thisisdonnab/Follow the podcastIG - https://www.instagram.com/fashiontalkspod/To learn more about CAFA - the Canadian Arts and Fashion Awards https://www.cafawards.ca/IG - https://www.instagram.com/cafawards/This episode was produced by Jason PerrierIG - https://www.instagram.com/ajasonperrier/Thank you to Nick Craine for the amazing artwork - https://www.nickcraine.com/

Today I chat with Alex Sargent Capps, Allie Schmidt and Stella Barron about Adaptive Fashion. Alex has served on the Vanderbilt University Theatre faculty since 2001. She is currently the director of the Fiber Arts Build (FAB) Lab at Vanderbilt's Wond'ry Center for Innovation, serving the Vanderbilt and Nashville community by providing sewing and clothing design instruction to support people of all skill levels in the development of their creative ideas. Alex teaches costume design, fashion history, adaptive and sustainable fashion, focusing on how the process and product of design, through all mediums, most especially textile art, enhances the quality of our lives and relates to important issues in our contemporary world. Allie Schmidt, is the owner of Disability Dame Consulting, where she work with businesses to help create products and marketing campaigns that are accessible to the disability community. She identifies as physically disabled from a rare, undiagnosed illness that has left her arms paralyzed. She have a three-year-old son named Asher and a baby girl due in September 2023. She initially started Disability Dame as a website that gives tips to moms with disabilities and chronic illnesses. However, she quickly realized that what companies really needed was marketing and product development advice from someone with the lived experience of disability - that's when she pivoted into more of a consulting role. She is now working with Alex on building an adaptive fashion lab at Vanderbilt University‘s, The Wond'ry. Timeline: 01:42 Introductions and Visual Descriptions. 04:24 Allie Schmidt: Disability Dame Consulting. 07:17 Alex Sargent Capps and the work done at the Wond'ry Vanderbilt Center of Innovation. 08:55 What is adaptive fashion and the a description of the adaptive cape designed for Allie. 12:15 Stella weighing in from a mom's point of view on what she sees in the adaptive fashion realm and some of V's needs. 14:18 Bespoke vs universal solutions vs cost. 18:01 Revival in sewing interest. 20:25 Allie's lived experience of parenting with a disability 24:24 The language of disability: Universal design vs Adaptive Fashion vs Inclusive Design. 25:05 Closing Remarks. An edited transcript is available at www.raisingkellan.org This episode is sponsored by Dyersburg State Community College --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/marsh-naidoo/message

In this episode of Add To Cart, we are joined by Jessie Sadler, founder of adaptive clothing label Christina Stephens, which allows people with disability, dexterity issues, and changing bodies to wear clothes that are both functional and fashionable. In fact, Christina Stephens was on the runway at Australian Fashion week last year. In our chat, Jessie shares her top tips for accessible ecommerce, how a powerful admission from a nervous groom led to some sexy lingerie and why representation makes good business sense, both ethically and financially. Oh and she also talks about bullet proof jeans...yep, you heard it here first! Links from the episode:Christina StephensGoogle AccessibilityShopify Plus (sponsored)Packleo (sponsored)Questions answered:How can ecommerce retailers better engage with people with disabilities?What are some of the ways you engage with your community?What do you wish more retailers understood about people with disabilities and what they want from a shopping experience? This episode was brought to you by… Shopify PlusPackleoAbout your host: Jo-Anne Hui-Miller from The General StoreJo is content and insights director at multidisciplinary creative agency, The General Store. She was previously managing editor of premium content at Inside Retail Australia, Asia and New Zealand.About your co-host: Jessie Sadler from Christina StephensWith a diverse background in customer-facing and internal roles across various industries, Jessie's curiosity for change has led her to work in leadership positions within emerging markets such as carbon, energy, and adaptive fashion. As the Founder and Head of Growth at Christina Stephens, Jessie's vision is to reshape how people with disability are perceived by bringing Australia's most recognised adaptive clothing brand into the mainstream fashion scene. Through innovative designs and a commitment to inclusivity, Christina Stephens is bridging the gap between fashion and functionality.You can contact Jessie at LinkedInPlease contact us if you: Want to come on board as an Add To Cart sponsor Are interested in joining Add To Cart as a co-host Have any feedback or suggestions on how to make Add To Cart betterEmail hello@addtocart.com.au We look forward to hearing from you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Isaac Harvey was born and raised in East London with a disability called limb pelvic hypo aplasia, which in short means no arms and short legs. Even with this disability it has not stopped him from achieving things such skiing, skydiving, tall ship sailing and much more. For the past ten years he has used his feet to use the computer to edit videos, answer emails and communicate to the wider world. He is now a prominent disability advocate in the community, public speaker, president of Wheels and Wheelchairs.   I wanted to know more about Isaac's life and the projects he's currently involved in, so I invited him on the podcast! 

Adaptive Fashion! Auf Augenhöhe, FashionTech Startup, erobert einen 400Mrd-Markt. Sema ist die Gründerin von „Auf Augenhöhe“ und damit Pionierin für „Adaptive Fashion“. Sie hat vor 10 Jahren im Rahmen ihres Bachelorstudium in Berlin begonnen Mode für Kleinwüchsige Menschen zu entwerfen. Dabei hat Sie unzählige Hindernisse überwinden müssen und ihren eigenen Weg finden müssen. Eine der spannendsten Gründerinnengeschichten der letzten Jahre in einem globalen Markt welcher im Jahr 2026 auf rund 400 Mrd € angewachsen sein wird. Hört rein und empfehlt es weiter, denn diese Geschichte ist einfach besonders. Los gehts! #27 Auf Augenhöhe Design x DigitalValley

In this week's episode I sat down with Haleigh Rosa. Haleigh is a disability model, advocate, and founder of the foreveryone.foundation. Haleigh has collaborated with iconic brands including Off-White, Tommy Hilfiger and SKIMS, having appeared in a campaign launching the brand's debut adaptive collection that recently went viral when conservative political commentator Candace Owens expressed her opposition to disability representation. We discuss the differences between being uneducated and being ignorant, how she and the disability community responded to what Candace Owens had to say, and why disability representation matters, why it is everything. Read the transcription HERE Follow Haleigh: Instagram: @halrosa TikTok: @halrosa Follow the foreveryone.foundation: Instagram: @foreveryone.foundation Follow Me: Instagram: @jill_ilana , @alwayslookingup.podcast Website: https://www.jillianilana.com Email: alwayslookingup227@gmail.com This episode was edited and produced by Ben Curwin.

In this week's episode I sat down with Oliver Scheier. Oliver, among many other things including fashion model and artist, is a human with a disability and he loves it. After sharing his story and talking about how the desire to wear jeans like everybody else led to the founding of the non-profit Runway of Dreams, we discuss what it means to him, as a disabled person, to walk the runways, how the impact of seeing disability in fashion has changed society's perception of disability (and how it's stayed the same), and that disability is cool. Follow Oliver: Instagram: @oliverscheier Follow Runway Of Dreams: Instagram: @runwayofdreams Twitter: @RunwayOfDreams1 Facebook: Runway Of Dreams YouTube: Runway Of Dreams Website: https://www.runwayofdreams.org  Follow Gamut Management: Instagram: @gamutmanagement Facebook: Gamut Management Website: https://www.gamutmanagement.com Follow Me: Instagram: @jill_ilana , @alwayslookingup.podcast Website: https://www.jillianilana.com Email: alwayslookingup227@gmail.com This episode was edited and produced by Ben Curwin.

I'm back with another episode with my friend Alexandra Herold. If you haven't checked out Monday's episode with Jocelyn Cohen, I encourage you to do so.Alexandra Herold (she/her) is the CEO and Founder of Patti + Ricky (PattiAndRicky.com), the Adaptive Fashion Marketplace for adults and kids with and without disabilities, chronic conditions, patients, aging seniors, and caregivers. Alex's parents worked in the New York City fashion and accessories industry. Growing up in a house full of conversations about the next fashion trend or “it” color of the season led Alex to feel like she was born into retail and that it is in her blood. Her disabilities, her close relationship with her cousin Ricky who had a physical disability, and her mother's battle with brain cancer fueled Alex's determination to launch Patti + Ricky in 2017. Today, Patti + Ricky carries over 100 Adaptive Fashion designers with functional and fashionable products for everybody. Many designers whose products are featured on the site also have disabilities or a loved one with disabilities.Follow Patti + Ricky on social media @pattiandrickycomFollow me @offthecrutchpod or e-mail at offthecrutch@gmail.com 

In this week's episode I sat down with Briauna Mariah. Briauna is the Founder and CEO of We Speak Model Management, a non-traditional model management that gives a voice to models who deserve to be celebrated. We discuss the founding of We Speak, the difference between authentic and inauthentic disability representation, and the need to stop being afraid of disability, both inside the fashion industry and in society at large. Read the transcription HERE Follow We Speak: Instagram: @wespeakmodels Website: https://www.wespeakmodels.com  Follow Briauna: @briaunamariah Follow Me: Instagram: @jill_ilana , @alwayslookingup.podcast Twitter: @jillx3456 Website: https://www.jillianilana.com Email: alwayslookingup227@gmail.com This episode was edited and produced by Ben Curwin

In this episode, AJ sits down with Adrianne Mascho from Feeldom to talk about the new products and the feedback that the company has received over the past year.  Please go to https://www.feeldomlife.com/ and use code 1life2live at checkout to get 10% off your order. Also, don't forget to check us out on our social media platforms and Like, Share, and Subscribe. 

In this week's episode, Merritt chats with model, fashion influencer, and reality TV breakout star, Venita Aspen! We discuss how she got into the fashion industry, her experience being on Bravo's Southern Charm, and her upcoming adaptive fashion marketplace, Fair Standard! You'll also discover her #1 must-have skincare product, her favorite restaurants in Charleston and New York, and so much more!. Follow Venita on Instagram @VenitaAspen and check out her fashion blog, VenitaAspen.com! At the top of the episode, Merritt recaps her week and shares a few new TV show, movie and audiobook recs! In the Beck & Call segment, she answers listener questions about how to best support podcasters and influencers you love to follow during the holiday season, what her style evolution into luxury fashion looked like, and shoes she would recommend for a trip to London in December! Call into the Beck & Call hotline at 214-620-0473 or email info@beckandcallpodcast.com to submit your questions. No topic is off limits and I love variety! THANK YOU TO THIS WEEK'S SPONSOR, ATHLETIC GREENS! Enjoy a free one year supply of immune supporting Vitamin D and five free travel packs with your first order of AG1 - all you have to do is visit AthleticGreens.com/beckandcall! MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Odelay, Roadrunner Ranch, Brunello Cucinelli x Neiman Marcus, The Teak Room, Catherine Called Birdie on Amazon Prime, The Watcher on Netflix, Let The Right One In on Showtime, Rings of Power on Amazon Prime, House of the Dragon on HBOMAX, Reminders of Him by Colleen Hoover, The Housemaid by Freida McFadden, Avene Thermal Spring Water Spray, The Ordinary, Saint Theo's, Stuart Weitzman, Marc Fisher, Veja, Sam Edelman, Rag & Bone, Vince.

In this week's episode I sat down with Dr. Ben Barry. Ben is the Dean of Fashion at Parsons School of Design, a disability fashion activist, and researcher. He is currently leading the project Crippling Masculinity that explores how D/deaf, disabled, and nondivergent men and masculine people experience the world and make new worlds through fashion. We discuss the different approaches towards making fashion accessible for the disabled community, the importance of interdependence in fashion, and what the future of fashion is learning today. Read the transcription HERE Follow Ben: @bendrakbarry Follow Parsons: @parsonsschoolofdesign, @sof_parsons Website: https://www.newschool.edu/parsons/ Follow Me: Instagram: @jill_ilana, @alwayslookingup.podcast Twitter: @jillx3456 Email: alwayslookingup227@gmail.com Website: https://www.jillianilana.com This episode was edited and produced by Ben Curwin

In this week's episode I welcomed back Bri Scalesse. Bri is a wheelchair user, model, influencer, and advocate. This episode was recorded right after New York Fashion Week ended where Bri wheeled the runways in three shows and absolutely slayed like the true queen she is. We discuss the disability hierarchy and what it means to have the wheelchair user be the icon for the disabled community, what disability representation looked like at this year's New York Fashion Week and the need for greater representation both on the runways and in the audience, examine what it means to be truly inclusive as a brand or a designer, and so much more. Read the transcription HERE Follow Bri: Instagram: @briscalesse TikTok: @briscalesse Listen to Bri's first episode HERE Follow Me: Instagram: @jill_ilana , @alwayslookingup.podcast Twitter: @jillx3456 Website: https://www.jillianilana.com Email: alwayslookingup227@gmail.com This episode was edited and produced by Ben Curwin

EPISODE SUMMARYKathryn Paylor-Bent has a lot of wisdom to share and we cover a lot of ground in this conversation. We talk about her experiences as a disabled woman, wheelchair user, and the CEO of two successful businesses. She uses her disability as inspiration for her successful career as an adaptive fashion designer and as a consultant to other organizations.She shares her experiences with ableism, including medical and digital ableism like shadow banning on social media and examples from her personal life. In light of some of these negative experiences, she also shares solutions as an advocate and suggests how we can better understand the disability community.  Another important part of Kathryn's story is being a mother to Tom, her son with autism and mental health challenges.  She shares her vision for Tom's future as well as the future of other young people with disabilities through her business Seated Sewing.  For the visually-minded who prefer to listen and read, watch the transcript video here: https://youtu.be/rpJslXjawTkFROM THIS EPISODE + RESOURCESKathryn describes ableism by saying, "Ableism is where people who are without disability assume they know what is right for us." She describes several examples, including digital ableism and medical ableism. Learn more about ableism here.Tommy Hilfiger AdaptiveDogs For GoodFunctional Neurological Disorder (FND)North East Autism Society: the charity behind the school Tom attendsNational Autistic SocietyOpen Style LabPointing Out Meaningful Representation for Children With Disabilities FIND AND FOLLOW KATHRYNSeated SewingConsult SeatedKathryn's LinkedInFind and Follow Carole and Wisdom Shared:https://www.caroleblueweiss.com/Follow me and send me a message on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/caroleblueweissFollow me and send me a message on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carole-blueweiss-pt-dpt-23970279/Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carole_blueweiss/

Episode 2 of Allied Health Podcast is brought to you by Jam the Label. Clare and Danielle have the pleasure of talking to dynamic Occupational Therapists Molly Rogers and Emma Clegg who are the founders of Jam the Label, a leading Australian Inclusive fashion range designed with people with disability in mind and aiming to amplify the message that everyone deserves the opportunity to look and feel good in the clothes they wear. Season 2 of Allied Health Podcast covers the diverse career opportunities available in healthcare across Community/ NDIS, Aged Care, Private Practice, Healthcare Sales, Occupational Rehab, Injury Management & On-Site Services + Working in the UK! Subscribe to Allied Health Podcast Sign up for MediRecruit Marketplace monthly newsletterSign up for Jobs AlertsFollow Us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter Links:LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/medirecruit/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/medirecruit/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/medirecruitausTwitter - https://www.twitter.com/medirecruitNewsletter - https://www.medirecruit.com/newsletter/Job Alerts - https://www.medirecruit.com/Danielle Weedon - https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielleweedonmedirecruit/Clare Jones - https://www.linkedin.com/in/clarejones-medirecruit/Jam the Label - https://www.linkedin.com/company/jam-the-label/Molly Rogers - https://www.linkedin.com/in/molly-rogers-a5a421182/Emma Clegg - https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-clegg-86149218a/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adaptive fashion, or stylish clothes for people who have a disability have not always been widely available, especially for those who use a wheelchair. Recently though, a fashion revolution has begun. We hear from the women pushing the industry to change. British Somali Faduma Farah launched a fellowship for designers to come up with an inclusive collection that would be modelled at London Fashion Week. We speak to Faduma and the winning designer Harriet Eccleston, as well as stylist and influencer Heide Herkes who was one of the models featured on the runway during the show – the first ever to include wheelchair users. Plus, Maria O'Sullivan-Abeyratne, CEO and founder of Adaptista, tells us about the inclusive online shopping platform she's building for the adaptive fashion market. Presenter: Vivienne Nunis Producer: Izzy Greenfield Image: Faduma Farah, founder of the Faduma Fellowship; Credit: BBC

When Victoria ignores and walks in to A&E she didn't know how her life would change.Recovering on a ward was the moment her Universal Clothing brand Unhidden was born.This podcast tells the story of Unhidden, Victoria's own health conditions which have left her disabled and sharing lots of helpful tips along the way.This not to be missed episode with Sustainable Adaptive Fashion Brand - Unhidden Clothing founder Victoria Jenkins | LinkedInVisit our website at Home - All 4 Inclusion Voiceover for intro and outro by Jennie Eriksen | LinkedInMusic granted free of charge very kindly by Music: https://www.purple-planet.com . The track is called Hope and Inspire. Support the show

Sometimes deemed to be a 'frivolous subject', here at Conscious Being Magazine we want to change the conversation on fashion and why it matters. Disability is so often not accommodated for when it comes to consumerism; the Purple Pound quantifies this further, too. For this episode, we talked to Victoria Jenkins of Unhidden Clothing. An award winning business, Unhidden Clothing is adaptive and is designed to fit as many disabled individuals as possible.  In this episode we talk about why adaptive fashion is important, as well as why businesses should now be paying more attention to disabled consumers. Victoria also talks through her design process, her motivations and how she designs particular garments, as well as further plans for the future.  *** This episode of The Disabled Debrief Podcast is sponsored by Black Crowned Hibiscus Gin. British with an African twist, this is a premium distilled gin, the infusing African and Caribbean botanicals with British Gin - and listeners can now get 10% off with code DDP10. Make sure you visit https://blackcrownedgin.com/ ***  Links and other resources referenced in this episode:  The official Unhidden Clothing website: https://unhiddenclothing.com Unhidden on Twitter: https://twitter.com/UnhiddenFashion And Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/accounts/login/?next=/unhidden_clothing/  The power of the Purple Pound: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/business-39040760 The official Conscious Being Magazine website: https://www.consciousbeingmagazine.com If you liked what you heard today, please consider leaving our host a tip: https://ko-fi.com/lydiawilkins  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thedisableddebriefpodcast/message

Mindy Scheier - founder of Runway of Dreams - joins Mia on episode 60 of Shit We Don't Talk About. Mindy and Mia chat about the need to make the fashion and design industry more inclusive and in tune with the need for adaptive clothing design. Getting dressed independently can be a major challenge for people with disabilities. Mindy is on a mission to address this challenge and to make the fashion industry stand up, take notice, and take action in this arena. So far, Mindy is off to a rousing start! --- For full show notes on this episode: https://miavoss.live/60 Find Mia online here or here. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/miavosslive/support

Funmi Lawal a business owner with a difference.After suffering a stroke following the birth of her child, Funmi looked for a way that ladies could keep their privacy, whilst being supported by carers in her wheelchair. Now abled bodied, she hasn't forgotten how she felt and has pushed on to found Clip Knix, her adaptive underwear range.  Adaptive Clip-on Underwear from Clip-Knix: Making Living SimpleShe has faced many challenges on her way and is determined to push on with more designs of her inclusive underwear range.If you want to stay up to date with everything that's going on with All4Inclusion, why not sign up to our newsletter at the bottom of our home page Home - All 4 Inclusion Voiceover for intro and outro by Jennie Eriksen | LinkedInMusic granted free of charge very kindly by Music: https://www.purple-planet.com . The track is called Hope and Inspire. Support the show

Lucy Brown tells us all about the adaptive designer pushing for change. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In 2007 Heidi McKenzie was in a traumatic car accident that left her a T4 paraplegic at 21. She keeps a positive attitude regarding her injury, and she lives every day to the fullest with a smile on her face. Heidi has a clothing design business called Alter UR Ego, where she designs jeans for other people in wheelchairs that are both functional and fashionable. Heidi also sells the most adorable t-shirts. The mission of Alter UR Ego is to make it possible for those with disabilities to be able to express their “alter-ego” through fashion while breaking down social barriers.Heidi is a graduate of Morehead State University with a bachelor's degree in Small Business Management. She is Ms. Wheelchair Kentucky 2012, where she served as an advocate for those in wheelchairs traveling the US sharing. Heidi credits the Ms. Wheelchair America organization for introducing her to other female wheelchair users and the confidence to empower others.Heidi now works for SpinLife, part of Numotion as a merchandising associate providing people with mobility equipment to live their daily lives. She is also a member of the Ms. Wheelchair Ohio Program Board, empowering women female wheelchair users to be advocates and keep rolling forward! You will love her like I do!https://alterurego.co/

Check out Caprice's website: https://www.capricekwai.com/about-meFollow Caprice on Instagram: @capricekwaiCheck out Caprice's business on Instagram: @bycapricekwaiRead Caprice's blog: Nine businesses owned by disabled peopleFollow Leonard Cheshire: @LeonardCheshire Visit our website: https://leonardcheshire.org/ Read more about Zebedee Talent: https://www.zebedeetalent.com/ 

In this episode I'm chatting to Kathryn Paylor-Bent of Seated Sewing is an adaptive fashion brand, designing and hancrafting clothing and accessories for the disabled community. Brand made disabled 15 years ago at the age of 30, after surgery to repair a herniated disk went wrong and left her in a wheelchair. Kat's fashion choices shrunk dramatically and she lost her identity over night! Website - https://www.seatedsewing.co.uk Email - info@seatedsewing.co.ukFacebook - Seated Sewing UK | FacebookLinked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathryn-paylor-bent-98631397/Instagram- @seatedsewingAbout the HostWorking with personal clients Lisa is passionate & ensures their wardrobe represents their personality, lifestyle & body shape. She loves showing you how shopping can be fun, creative and easy.Lisa has contributed to editorials such as Daily Mail, The Sun, Daily Express works as the Style expert for BBC & Heart Radio throughout the UK. Lisa has worked on media campaigns with Sainsbury's & Persil.Lisa works with shopping centres as their resident Personal shopper and provides style expertise to their Fashion & Style intiatives.Lisa has delivered presentations on Personal branding with HSBC sites in the UK and have delivered Retail Consultancy to H & M.Where to find Lisawww.lisatalbot.co.ukInstagram https://www.instagram.com/lisatalbot1/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Lisa-Talbot-Personal-and-Fashion-Stylist-106427762713796Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-talbot-b8291615/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Did somebody say podcast cohort? We were excited to hear the news that ABC announced that they're doing a special podcast series called Behind The Table, based on The View. They will have past View cohosts talking about their time on The View, with behind the scenes stories and the hosts spilling the tea on the many controversies over the years. Obviously ABC is doing this because we have recently been thirsting for our View-like podcast panel services, where we bring together experts who share a similar audience to speak panel style, like a fireside chat. September 14th - check it out if you want to catch Meredith Vieira, Lisa Ling, and all your other faves! Riot if not McPizza   McDonalds Canada recently posted a teaser saying they were bringing back a fan favourite, immediately leading the nostalgic internet to assume they were reviving the popular McPizza from the 80s. Turns out this was not the case, and what ensued was a hilarious thread of disappointed people, great (slightly panicked) marketing from McD's, and a lot of newsjacking from other companies. Oh yeah, and it's actually spicy McNuggets coming back.  On another spicy note? Mountain Dew and Flaming Hot Cheetos have teamed up to make a spicy monstrosity of a beverage. As Will says, Mountain Dew? More like Mountain Don't.    Pearl Milling Company Pearl Milling Company, previously known as Aunt Jemima, has released their first ad since their huge rebranding from a long-time look that really smacked of racism. This ad features several black families enjoying the food they've made. No word on how sales have been, but we're watching closely to see how this works out for them.   Zoom Doom   DYK that since remote working has been the norm, 1 in 4 bosses have had to fire someone for some kind of inappropriate Zoom behaviour, and most have had to dole out some discipline over poor Zoom etiquette? While things have been a bit more relaxed in general considering the circumstances (who really wears “hard pants” on these calls, amiright?), some people have slipped a little too far and execs and clients aren't digging it. Not only that, evidently the higher ups don't totally trust that work is getting done effectively enough at home either. Take it from some remote working experts - stay professional, stay on task, and just wear something - anything, please - on your bottom half.    Empowering or demeaning? If you've been around for a while, you've definitely heard the term ”girl boss”. Love it or hate it, it's been the war cry of women everywhere who have worked to be seen as equal to men in the same situations. Head over to this interesting article in Nymag's 'The Cut' column and let us know your take.   Adaptive Fashion for the win   In the leadup to New York Fashion Week, we're seeing a great trend of designers showcasing their inclusive designs. It's not just about race and religion either. These designers are also creating “adaptive fashion” - clothes that are accessible to those with physical disabilities. 

'Adaptive Fashion' is a growing market in fashion.

Emily Levy is the 27-year-old visionary female entrepreneur and co-founder of Mighty Well. Mighty Well is a medical wearables company that grew from a vascular access equipment company (PicPerfect) to a community that has defined the Adaptive Fashion industry. Ms. Levy's journey to CEO of a venture capital backed category king began when she was bitten by a tick at the age of 6. For the following 6 years, untreated Lyme disease presented as chronic illness without a diagnosis until the end of Ms. Levy's first year of college. The many trials faced by Ms. Levy and her 2 best friends and caregivers during their collective college experiences became the inspiration for the three to start a movement “to change the perception of patients from victims to fighters.” If you would like to learn more about how functional and stylish apparel, accessories and medical wearables were manifested by Lyme disease and the love that developed between 3 college classmates, then tune in now!

A fascinating conversation with one woman who is looking to revolutionize the adaptive fashion market! Join me as I speak with Emma Butler, founder and CEO of Intimately, a company that sells both functional AND fashionable lingerie and is providing an empowering shopping experience for disabled women along the way. We start by talking about Emma's connection to the chronic illness community, including her perspective as the loved one of someone with a chronic illness and how this served as the inspiration behind her company. We also talk about her introduction to the adaptive wear market and when she became aware of the massive gaps in this area of the fashion industry, particularly in terms of intimates. Emma speaks about the process of starting Intimately and how it went from an idea to a reality. She also educates us on what constitutes adaptive fashion and the features included in their products that make them accessible. We discuss sexiness and desirability, as well as inclusivity and representation. Plus, Emma talks about how she's hoping to evolve the company, including their new line of lingerie!

In this bonus mini episode Sophie chats to Disability, Chronic illness and inclusivity advocate, accessibility consultant, content creator and marketer who founded the first ever UK online space dedicated to adaptive fashion. They discuss how the handling of the pandemic has impacted Disabled people as well as delving into the work Poppy does for adaptive fashion and gaming.

  Mindy Scheier is the founder of the Runway of Dreams Foundation and a talent agency called Gamut Management. Prior to launching the nonprofit, Mindy spent over 20 years working in fashion as a key member of the design team for the I.N.C. collection and stylist for Saks Fifth Avenue in New York City. We are so excited to speak to Mindy and cannot wait for you to hear all about her journey, companies and the incredible potential the fashion industry has. http://runwayofdreams.org https://www.gamutmanagement.com Mindy's Ted Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/mindy_scheier_how_adaptive_clothing_empowers_people_with_disabilities  Runway of Dreams Miami 2021 Runway Show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BAKb7MIT2rY      --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/delia-folk8/support

Coming at ya on your Friday Evening with a special episode of Spastic Chatter. In this episode I'm joined by Alex Herold, founder of Patti and Ricky, as we chat about all things Adaptive Fashion! Use promo code spasticchatter10 for 10% off your purchase at Pattiandricky.com! https://youtu.be/4hyxWSlDW4I --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/whitney-bailey/support

On this episode of The AmpuTO Show, Canadian Fashion Designer, Izzy Camilleri talks about her pioneering of adaptive clothing while dressing some of the biggest celebrities including Canadian icon and legend, Gord Downie. Find out how she is changing the fashion landscape by designing adaptive clothing for fashion to be adaptive and inclusive for all abilities. #podcast #fashion #fashionista #adaptive #inclusion #fashionista #pioneer #canadianmade #adaptiveclothing

Join the clique in an amazing conversation about adaptive fashion with CEO & creator of Patti & Ricky, Alexandra Herold! We couldn't have had more fun chatting about adaptive and inclusive fashion. Check out Pattiandricky.com and listen to the episode for more about this AMAZING lady. Cheers to including everyone!  

Two moms. One dream. Love and inclusion in the real world. We are SO EXCITED! Join us as we welcome Alexandra Herold of Patti and Ricky, an online retailer featuring dozens of cutting edge adapted fashion products that meet the wants and need of people of all abilities.. Patti and Ricky connect the people who create adaptive clothes and accessories to the people looking for them, making life more fashionable, more accessible, and more inclusive. You can also see Alex talk about Patti and Ricky on the Today Show https://www.today.com/video/patti-ricky-founder-on-creating-fashions-for-all-abilities-59287109952. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The buzz: The fashion industry is starting to care about people with disabilities…designing apparel, shoes and other products for consumers with non-standard body types, boosting an overlooked population's confidence – and their own bottom lines” cbsnews.com). When you got dressed today, other than deciding what to wear, was it EASY? Not if you have a disability that makes it challenging to use buttons, snaps, zippers, hooks, or pull on shirts and pants. Where to find “stylish adaptive clothing” with easy-on-off features? Many mainstream clothing retailers mostly ignore Americans with disabilities, despite their total disposable income of $490B. Can technologies like AI algorithms, robotics, and 3D printing help manufacturers adapt production processes to this market? We'll ask Mindy Scheier, Runway of Dreams Foundation; Billy Price, Billy Footwear; Matt Laukaitis and Maria Morais, SAP. Join us for Help Me Get Dressed! 1 Billion Reasons for Adaptive Fashion!

The buzz: The fashion industry is starting to care about people with disabilities…designing apparel, shoes and other products for consumers with non-standard body types, boosting an overlooked population's confidence – and their own bottom lines” cbsnews.com). When you got dressed today, other than deciding what to wear, was it EASY? Not if you have a disability that makes it challenging to use buttons, snaps, zippers, hooks, or pull on shirts and pants. Where to find “stylish adaptive clothing” with easy-on-off features? Many mainstream clothing retailers mostly ignore Americans with disabilities, despite their total disposable income of $490B. Can technologies like AI algorithms, robotics, and 3D printing help manufacturers adapt production processes to this market? We'll ask Mindy Scheier, Runway of Dreams Foundation; Billy Price, Billy Footwear; Matt Laukaitis and Maria Morais, SAP. Join us for Help Me Get Dressed! 1 Billion Reasons for Adaptive Fashion!

What is exactly Adaptive Technology and Adaptive Fashion? The Accessibility Collective members sit down with three panelists to discuss this, share stories from Clovis and Zeynep who are Hard of Hearing as well as interview with Aaron Klein!Hosts: Deepi, Nicole Le and Lidia Panelists: Kevin Tija, Alison MK (Accessibility Collective member) and Yat Li