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About the solution
Teri had a car accident in 1996, which left her with a spinal cord injury, and tetraplegic.
The inventor wanted to be a fashion designer since high school. And after using a wheelchair, she realized she could take action.
Her clothing line, called “Normal?”, consists of fully customized and affordable clothing (including wedding dresses and swim suits).
The clothes have options to customize for those with more or less abilities. The pants have shorter front in-seams and longer back. The legs are skinnier. Many of the closures are velcro to make them easier to open and close. Slits/zippers can be put into the backs of skirts to allow for catheters.
“I believe no matter what life throws your way, you can live your dreams. Even though I had a devastating car accident that left me a quadriplegic at age 24, through hard work and determination I have achieved more than I ever thought was possible. I believe people in wheelchairs should be able to dress well and feel comfortable. So I've designed a new line of clothing that's funky and functional, specifically for people in wheelchairs”, she affirmed.
More info: http://www.terithorson.com
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