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[...] due to various circumstances, but does that define us? I don’t think so! I challenge the fashion industry on a whole to include people with disabilities.  They must realise they are perpetuating an [...]

[...] , Dr. Danielle Sheypuk emerged on the runway as the first model using a wheelchair. With the fashion industry having such a reputation when it comes to choosing stereotyped or impossible bodies for [...]

[...] our value as relationship partners, as well as models and consumers in the beauty and fashion industry. Wendy Crawford Wendy Crawford Age 49, Quadriplegic | Photographer: Walter Chin At the age [...]

[...] : It really opened my eyes to the ignorance surrounding disability, especially in the fashion industry and made me determined to be the change I want to see in the fashion and beauty [...]

[...] make the total Abilities experience Want to add some exciting new activities to your life? Abilities Expo showcases a wide range of events that not only entertain you – they also give you the [...]

[...] We will be at the Abilities Expo Boston September 5 – 7, 2014 at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, Hall C, where [...]

[...] . I feel everyone at some point in their lives needs to go to an event called the “Abilities Expo” where they can connect with and appreciate people on all levels. I am certain it will [...]

[...] The Alternative Limb Project, which is well known for their unique, innovative, and personable work within the [...]

[...] film and television, Alternative Limb creates prostheses meant to grab attention. Using any manner of materials—such as feathers, [...]

[...] Models of Diversity announces strategic partnership with Global Disability Inclusion, LLC.  This unique partnership will assist companies achieve greater diversity by [...]

[...] stories, but also by simply not hiding who he is. In 1976, Hockenberry suffered a spinal cord injury after he was hit by a car while hiking. The accident caused paraplegia from the chest [...]

[...] they’ve never been informed. People are fearful of the unknown. Even with my own spinal cord injury, I have to tell people “it’s just a wheelchair, it’s not contagious.” If they are [...]

[...] if I could change things, would I? Absolutely not! Monique Stamps Monique Stamps Age 36, Spinal Cord Injury | Photographer: Ginny Dixon When I was injured at age 16 due to a car accident, my plans [...]

[...] needs. Alves was inspired to create her service by her brother and stepsister who have developmental disabilities and mobility issues, respectively. A fashion designer for over 25 years, Alves has [...]

[...] the sport of adaptive sailing which can accommodate people with mental, physical and developmental disabilities. Two dingy boats (small sail boats) and an array of adaptive equipment will be on [...]

[...] be bigoted and full of stereotypse against PWDs. The article was so well received by the disability community that a short documentary was made to further explore the topic. Hockenberry talk: https:// [...]

[...] my outlet to spark change by advocating against prejudice and injustices towards the disability community, such as accessibility barriers and use of stigmatizing language. For instance, I firmly [...]

Events and Activities make the total Abilities experience Want to add some exciting new activities to your life? Abilities Expo showcases a wide rang [...]