Creative Design: Undergraduate

Adapting Accessibility – Creating Vintage Inspired Fashion Accessible to Individuals With Limited Mobility

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Abstract

One in 7 people in the United States has a disability related to mobility (CDC, 2020), equal to 44 million people. Despite being the largest disability minority group, there is sadly more clothing available for dogs than people with disabilities (CDC, 2020; Ryan, 2018). The purpose of this design was to rethink current adaptive fashion and create an accessible jumpsuit inspired by 1940s workwear. The objective was to bring attention to disability in a positive way. This was executed with custom print design, unique vintage style, and accommodation of disability needs. Adapting Accessibility reengineers the current take on adaptive clothing and empowers wearers to embrace their disability.

Keywords: adaptive, vintage, disability, accessibility, mobility aid

How to Cite:

Miller, M. L. & Martindale, A. K., (2022) “Adapting Accessibility – Creating Vintage Inspired Fashion Accessible to Individuals With Limited Mobility”, International Textile and Apparel Association Annual Conference Proceedings 78(1). doi: https://doi.org/10.31274/itaa.13594