Importance of Disability Inclusion in Fashion

The representation, equal access, and apparel tools needed to break the cycle of exclusion in the fashion industry.

Created by: Tracy Vollbrecht
Adaptive Fashion Expert & Consultant

What Will I Learn?

• Students will gain an understanding of why disability representation in fashion matters.
• Students will learn the importance of equal access to self-expression for Disabled consumers.
• Students will learn how apparel can be a gatekeeper in all aspects of society.
• Students will be introduced to the cycle of exclusion that prevents Disabled people from being viewed as the valuable consumers they are.

Requirements

• No prior adaptive fashion knowledge or experience needed, just an interest in learning about adaptive fashion and becoming a more inclusive member of society! It is recommended that you have taken Introduction to Adaptive Fashion and History of Adaptive Fashion prior to taking this course.

Target audience

• Fashion students interested in adaptive fashion.
• Fashion designers who want to learn about adaptive and universal design.
• Fashion merchandisers who want to learn about merchandising adaptive fashion.
• Production managers who want to learn about developing adaptive fashion.
• Product developers who want to learn about developing adaptive fashion.
• Fashion buyers who want to learn about adaptive fashion.
• E-Commerce specialists who want to learn about adaptive fashion e-commerce.
• Marketing professionals who want to learn about marketing adaptive fashion.
• Fashion executives who want to expand the reach of their brands.