Creative Design: Undergraduate

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

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Abstract

One in 4 people (85 million) in the United States has been diagnosed with a form of disability, with 13.7 percent (44 million) having a mobility related disability (CDC, 2020). While selections of adaptive clothing exist, they are largely marketed as medical equipment (Sarcone, 2017). This has led to more clothing available for pets than people with disabilities (Ryan, 2018). The purpose of this design was to create a 1940s inspired day dress to satisfy the needs of those with disabilities. With magnetic closures, custom print design featuring disability motifs, and access to medical devices, Refashioning Accessibility empowers the wearer to embrace their disability identity. 

Keywords: disability, accessibility, mobility aid, vintage, 1940s, adaptive

How to Cite:

Miller, M. L. & Martindale, A. K., (2022) “Refashioning 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.13595