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About the solution
There are many things in life that we may often take for granted. Especially the things we do in our day-to-day lives that we don’t even think twice about. One of those seemingly simplistic things is getting dressed in the morning. For most of the population, this is something that is done with ease.
However, Mindy Scheier, mom of eight year-old Oliver, noticed her son was struggling with this task. This caused her to inspire change.
Mindy founded Runway of Dreams, a clothing line created for children that are differently-abled. Due to certain disabilities or special needs, the children that this line was developed for sometimes struggle to button or zipper clothing items. Runway of Dreams is a nonprofit organization.
The line has collaborated with Tommy Hilfiger in an effort to create fashionable options for everyone. Their vision is to “change the landscape of fashion to be inclusive for all.” With research, they seek out the voices of the differently-abled community to learn ways of overcoming clothing challenges involving function and fashion. With focus groups and surveys, modifications in mainstream fashion have been made to include wearable technology such as Patented MagnaReady® magnets. Finally, by working with other brands, the company is able to produce clothes for those requiring different options.
Adapted from: https://www.runwayofdreams.org/, https://theamericangenius.com/entrepreneur/mom-creates-fashion-exclusive...
https://youtu.be/jW_DqvxQEyc?list=TLGGqcmmE_Lx4ZYyNzEyMjAyMg
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CAPR-Style – Adaptive clothing for disabled people
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(SELF)-CARE: DRESSING: Dressing independently.
Incontinence
Cerebral Palsy
Cervical spinal cord injury/Tetraplegia
Body-Worn solutions (Clothing, accessories, shoes, sensors...)
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Promoting self-management
Managing Neurological Disorders
Promoting inclusivity and social integration
Recovering from Traumatic Injuries
Preventing (Vaccination, Protection, Falls, Research/Mapping)
Caregiving Support
Medical Genetics
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Mom creates braille patches for clothes to help visually impaired people
(SELF)-CARE: DRESSING: Dressing independently.
Blindness
Visual Impairment
Assistive Daily Life Device (to help ADL)
Body-Worn solutions (Clothing, accessories, shoes, sensors...)
Vision problems
Promoting self-management
Managing Neurological Disorders
Caregiving Support
Ophthalmology
Pediatrics
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Open back adaptive slacks (from slacks without elastic waist bands)
(SELF)-CARE: DRESSING: Dressing independently.
(SELF)-CARE: USING THE TOILET: Using the toilet independently
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Body-Worn solutions (Clothing, accessories, shoes, sensors...)
Gait abnormalities (e.g., walking difficulties, unsteady gait)
Tremors
Muscle cramps or spasms
Difficulty coordinating movements
Stiffness or rigidity (difficulty moving)
Paralysis of the legs and lower body
Muscle weakness
Loss of balance
Trouble with fine motor skills (e.g., writing, buttoning clothes)
Numbness or tingling in the extremities
Twitching or involuntary movements (myoclonus)
Dizziness or lightheadedness
Fatigue
Restoring mobility
Promoting self-management
Rehabilitating After Stroke
Managing Neurological Disorders
Caregiving Support
General and Family Medicine
Internal Medicine
Neurology
Orthopedics
Pediatrics
Rheumatology
United States
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