UK non-profit shop delivers assistive tech for children with disabilities
Fledglings, a UK not-for-profit shop supporting families of children with disabilities and additional needs, has become an independent entity after it no longer aligned with…
Adaptive clothing range will display on seated mannequin to represent wheelchair users
Primark has unveiled its first seated mannequin designed to represent people who use manual wheelchairs, as part of its ongoing commitment to inclusion and better…
Highstreet fashion retailer launches inclusive and assistive clothing range for children
Primark is to bring more inclusive and assistive features into its children's clothing range as standard, so more kids feel comfortable in their clothes. These…
New accessible clothing brand launches to address the lack of adaptive fashion choices for disabled individuals
Former nurse and clothing upcycler Rachel Thompson has recently launched an adaptive fashion brand, Adapted Trends Clothing UK, to give wheelchair users and young people…
EXCLUSIVE: Putting your best foot forward – Why now is the time for adaptive footwear
Joseph DiFrancisco, Occupational Therapist and Founder of Friendly Shoes, discusses the growing adaptive footwear market. Life requires footwear, and putting on shoes is among the…
Fashion brand launches stylish and functional adaptive crossbody bags and backpacks
A backpack brand has launched a collection of highly adaptive crossbody bags and backpacks to help make their products more accessible. Both JanSport’s Central Adaptive…
The Able Label seeks OTs for new Ambassador roles
The Able Label was launched last October by its founder Katie Ellis who - from personal experience - realised there was a high demand for…