An older man wearing glasses looks stoically into the camera. Under the Where it's AT logo, the text reads Accessible Fashion: Accessories - abilitytools.org

Accessible Fashion: Accessories

Fashion and Assistive Technology might seem like a bizarre intersection, but for most people with disabilities, it makes complete sense. Adaptive clothing can help people with a variety of disabilities manage their clothing independently throughout the entire day. Just as there is a myriad of disabilities, there is also a myriad of adaptive clothing needs.…

Two women look toward a wall of bras. Under the Where it's AT logo, the text reads Accessible Fashion: Undergarments - abilitytools.org

Accessible Fashion: Undergarments

Fashion and Assistive Technology might seem like a bizarre intersection, but for most people with disabilities, it makes complete sense. Adaptive clothing can help people with a variety of disabilities manage their clothing independently throughout the entire day. Just as there is a myriad of disabilities, there is also a myriad of adaptive clothing needs.…

A young man with Down syndrome sits with a dog at the base of a staircase putting his shoes on. Under the Where it's AT logo, the text reads Accessible Fashion: Shoes - abilitytools.org

Accessible Fashion: Shoes

Fashion and Assistive Technology might seem like a bizarre intersection, but for most people with disabilities, it makes complete sense. Adaptive clothing can help people with a variety of disabilities manage their clothing independently throughout the entire day. Just as there is a myriad of disabilities, there is also a myriad of adaptive clothing needs.…

A family with kids hold hands and run along the storefronts in a mall. Under the Where it's AT logo, the text reads Accessible Fashion: Kids - abilitytools.org

Accessible Fashion: Kids

Fashion and Assistive Technology might seem like a bizarre intersection, but for most people with disabilities, it makes complete sense. Adaptive clothing can help people with a variety of disabilities manage their clothing independently throughout the entire day. Just as there is a myriad of disabilities, there is also a myriad of adaptive clothing needs.…

A stylish looking woman sits in a wheelchair outdoors with buildings in the background. Under the Where it's AT logo, the text reads Accessible Fashion: Clothing - abilitytools.org

Accessible Fashion: Clothing

Fashion and Assistive Technology might seem like a bizarre intersection, but for most people with disabilities, it makes complete sense. Adaptive clothing can help people with a variety of disabilities manage their clothing independently throughout the entire day. Just as there is a myriad of disabilities, there is also a myriad of adaptive clothing needs.…

Graphic novel/pop art style photo of Stephanie Thomas, a smiling woman with her hair in a top knot, with her hands folded and resting elegantly under her chin. CFILC logo in the top left corner and the header, BLACK HERITAGE MONTH in gold block letters is at the top. Ms. Thomas’ speech bubble reads, “THE CONVERSATION ABOUT DIVERSITY MUST INCLUDE DRESSING WITH DISABILITIES. IT EMPOWERS PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES TO COMPETE FOR EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, AND IT’S ABSOLUTELY ESSENTIAL FOR POSITIVE SELF-EFFICACY.” The box below it reads, “STEPHANIE THOMAS: PRESIDENT OF CUR8ABLE AND SOCIAL ENTREPRENEUR SPECIALIZING IN DRESSING WITH DISABILITIES. MS. THOMAS IS A CONGENITAL AMPUTEE MISSING DIGITS ON HER RIGHT HAND AND FEET, AND HAS FOLLOWED CLOTHING AND RETAIL TRENDS FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES SINCE 1992.” The black stripe below reads #BHM2018 #DisabledAndProud.

Fashion For Every Body

Stephanie Thomas, Disability Fashion Stylist For over 25 years, Stephanie Thomas has researched clothing and retail trends for people with disabilities. What started as a Miss America preliminary pageant platform grew into a hobby, and now two decades later, has morphed into her life’s work. Although there are many adaptive designers around the world (and…