Introduction to Adaptive Fashion

A first look at adaptive fashion through language, definitions, and clothing challenges.

Created by: Tracy Vollbrecht
Adaptive Fashion Expert & Consultant

What Will I Learn?

• Students will gain a base knowledge of disability inclusion.
• Students will be introduced to language, terms, and equipment used in the adaptive fashion space.
• Students will start to explore the intersection of fashion and disability.
• Students will learn about various types of disabilities and clothing related challenges associated with those disabilities.

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!

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.