Clothing and Dressing for People with Disabilities Web Sites General http://www.BeWheelchairFashionAble.com Be Wheelchair Fashionable This site provides men and women in wheelchairs with information on finding functional fashionable clothing including understanding fit, finding clothing designed for functionality, shopping at retail stores and altering regular fashions. http://www.d-r-d.com/clothing.html Disability Resource Directory: Adaptive Clothing and Accessories This page lists resources for clothing designed especially for the physically challenged, and/or wheelchair users of all ages. Translation is available for Arabic, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian and Chinese (simplified and traditional). Stores The following are provided as information sources. The Reeve Foundation does not endorse any products, vendors or services and a listing here is not to be taken as an endorsement. www.1800wheelchair.com http://www.1800wheelchair.com/category/dressing-aids/ http://www.1800wheelchair.com/category/adaptive-clothing/ 1·800wheelchair.com: Adaptive Clothing and Dressing Aids Phone: 800-320-7140 (Toll-free) This site has many types of adaptive clothing for sale, including shirts, pants, gloves, and water repellant ponchos. http://abldenim.com/ ABL Denim Phone: 310-871-8145 Email: [email protected]

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ABL Denim sells jeans for people with disabilities. www.ableapparel.com AbleApparel Phone: 516-873-6552 Offers outerwear and accessories for children and adults http://www.adaptationsbyadrian.com/ Adaptations by Adrian PO Box 7 San Marcos, CA 92079 Phone: 760-744-3565 E-mail: [email protected] Adaptations by Adrian makes adaptive clothing customized for wheelchairs and/or motor deficits including wheelchair jeans, wheelchair capes, and wheelchair accessories. The company often makes custom adapted clothes for people with unique disabilities requiring special clothing. There are multiple products for people with paralysis and instructions for taking measurements. www.adaptiveclothing.com Adaptive Clothing P.O. Box 356 86 Exeter River Landing Exeter, NH 03833 Toll-free: 800-572-2224 Email: [email protected] http://www.adaptiveclothingshowroom.com/ Adaptive Clothing Showroom 12 Remsen Avenue Monsey, NY 10952 Phone: 845-352-1674 E-mail: [email protected] Adaptive Clothing Showroom sells conventional as well as adaptive clothing, nursing home clothing and special accessories for elderly or disabled people residing at home or in health care or nursing facilities. www.agapparel.com Ag Apparel Phone: 305-619-7913 Adaptive clothing inspired by the founder’s aunt who had ALS. http://alterurego.co/ Alter Ur Ego Founded by Heidi McKenzie who lives with paraplegia, this company sells jeans for people who use wheelchairs.

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http://www.beyondindependence.net/ Beyond Independence Email: [email protected] Beyond Independence offers customizable wheelchair spinners that are made of lightweight aluminum. http://www.blvd.com/adaptive-clothing BLVD Phone: 877-833-2480 Email: [email protected] BLVD’s goal is to educate customers on products available and connect those customers with local dealers or stores near them selling the products. http://www.buckandbuck.com/ Buck & Buck 3111 27th Avenue South Seattle, WA 98144-6502 Phone: 800-458-0600 (Toll-free) E-mail: [email protected] This site offers a variety of clothing and accessories for older adults or people with disabilities and includes a “Shop By Need” feature. http://claspies.com/ Claspies Bikini underwear with clasps on both sides permits people to change underwear without taking off their pants and shoes. http://www.clothingsolutions.com/ iCare Clothing Solutions 849 Performance Dr. Stockton, CA 95206 Phone: 800-445-1981 Email: [email protected] iCare Clothing Solutions offers clothing with back openings and other adaptive features that make dressing a much easier task. http://www.comfortclothing.com/ Comfort Clothing PO Box 1396 Standish, ME 04084 Toll-free: 888-640-0814 Email: [email protected] Comfort Clothing offers adaptive clothes for nursing home and home health care residents and seniors.

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www.cravaat.com Cravaat A dining scarf/clothing protector that is more dignified than a bib. http://www.EasyAccessClothing.com Easy Access Clothing Phone: 800-775-5536 (Toll-free) This site offers clothing and products for adults and children with disabilities as well as older adults and caregivers. www.easyundies.net Easy Undies Medical Garments Phone: 1-888-234-3588 Email: [email protected] This site offers undergarments that are easy to take off and put on. www.endlessability.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/EndlessAbilityEnterprises Endless Ability Phone: 408.843.6368 Email: [email protected] This site offers jeans for men and was created and is owned by a person with paralysis. http://www.ezsox.com/ EZ Sox Phone: 1-888-368-8559 Email: [email protected] EZ Sox have loops to enable people with mobility issues to be able to pull up their socks. FabricKayShions Elaine Kopka Purvey 4409 Southmore Dr. Bloomington, MN 55437 Phone: 952-896-1816 Email: [email protected] Fleece blanket with head and arm openings for people with physical disabilities. http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2016/02/12/national/aichi-firm-offers-two-piece-easydon-kimono-wheelchair-users/#.VsMmF_krLcs Hanayome Kobo A Japanese company which has created accessible kimonos. https://www.facebook.com/HeelswithWheels Heels With Wheels E-mail: [email protected] Heels with Wheels is a fashion line for women with disabilities.

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http://izcollection.com/ Izzy Camilleri Adaptive Clothing 2955B Dundas Street West Toronto, ON M6P 1Z2 Canada Phone: 416-860-0783, 866-831-0451 (Toll-free) E-mail: [email protected] A line of adaptive clothing for men and women from fashion designer Izzy Camilleri. Prices may be in Canadian dollars. Please call for more info. http://www.koolwaysports.com/ Koolway Sports 8 Parnell Crescent Whitby, ON L1R 2L4 Canada Phone: 905-493-3188 Koolway Sports designs outerwear for people who use wheelchairs. http://www.legawear.com LegaWear Källängsgatan 6A 426 79 Västra Frölunda SWEDEN Phone: 46 (0) 31 340 80 98 E-mail: [email protected] LegaWear makes fitted clothes for people with disabilities. http://www.minimiracles.ca Mini-Miracles Phone: 250-478-6331 Mini-Miracles produces clothing designed to promote dignity and independence for children with special needs. www.MyselfBelts.com Myself Belts Velcro closure belts for children or anyone with dexterity issues. Can be closed with one hand. http://news.nike.com/news/the-flyease-journey Nike FlyEase sneaker FLYEASE introduces a wrap-around zipper solution that opens the back of the shoe near the heel-counter, making it easier to slide the foot in and out. At the same time, the system provides sufficient lockdown and eliminates the need to tie traditional laces. www.oscarmike.org

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Oscar Mike Owned by a veteran who is a wheelchair user, Oscar Mike sells American-made military apparel and has a foundation that supports veterans. www.pantsupeasy.com Pants Up Easy 1258 Quarry Lane Suite E Pleasanton, CA USA Toll-free: 1-844-726-8787 Phone: 925-484-4747 Email: [email protected] Pants Up Easy is a unique system that eliminates one of the most problematic issues with getting dressed for people with disabilities: pulling their pants up. This system provides a safe way of lifting one's self just enough to pull their pants up. There are 3 individual products in the Pants Up Easy line. The "Wall Mount" model is permanently and securely mounted to the wall. The "Toilet Model" can conveniently be placed behind your toilet. Lastly is a heavy duty and sturdy “Wheelchair Model” that can be used anywhere in your home. www.professionalfit.com Professional Fit Clothing Toll-free: 800-422-2348 http://www.disabled-clothing.co.uk/ Rackety’s Unit 16 Town Yard Business Park Leek Staffordshire ST13 8BF UK Phone: +44 (0)1538 381430 E-mail: [email protected] Rackety’s makes adaptive clothing for children and adults. www.Reboundwear.com Reboundwear Picot Edge 544 E. 86 St. New York, NY 10028 Phone: 646-688-3450 Email: [email protected] Reboundwear is a line of multifunctional post-surgery and physical therapy athletic wear designed to look stylish and be comfortable. Their clothing allows direct access to all parts of the body, eliminating the need to disrobe or struggle with conventional clothing during doctor’s visits and therapy sessions.

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http://www.rollimoden.de/ Rolli Company: Clothes for Wheelchair Users Phone: 0049 6271 80777 200 E-Mail: [email protected] Rolli-Moden develops, manufactures and sells a large range of items of clothing and accessories. The company is headquartered in Germany and delivers worldwide. http://runwayofdreams.org/ Runway of Dreams Email: [email protected] Runway of Dreams is a nonprofit organization working with the fashion industry to adapt mainstream clothing for the differently-abled community. Partnering with top brands and retailers, Runway of Dreams works to integrate wearable technology and design modifications into clothing, making it adaptive and wearable for all. http://www.sewspecial-wi.com/ Sew Special LLC Linda Bernards-Idzikowski Phone: 414-539-3111 Hours: 9 am - 5 pm CST (Milwaukee, WI area) Email: [email protected] Does custom adaptations of people’s clothes and sells a few items for people with disabilities. http://www.silverts.com Silverts Phone: 800-387-7088 http://www.speciallyforyou.net/ Specially for You: Custom Clothing for the Physically Challenged 15621 309th Avenue Gettysburg, SD 57442 Phone: 605-765-9396 E-mail: [email protected] This company makes all items to order according to the wearer’s needs. www.stravida.com Stravida (formerly Able Belts) 11024 Montgomery Blvd. #306 Albuquerque, NM 87111 Phone: 505-323-9955 Email: [email protected] Stravida offers a velcro closure belt that looks like a regular buckle belt for those with dexterity issues.

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www.suitsonwheels.biz Suits on Wheels Phone: 920-248-9324 Contact: Nan Karel Email: [email protected] Performs sewing alterations for wheelchair users. They alter suit coats, offer light sewing services, gather design requests from wheelchair users, and share information with designers. http://www.sweetlemonadedesigns.com Sweet Lemonade Designs Many of Sweet Lemonade’s designs can be adapted to accommodate special needs children and their caregivers. All adaptive clothing is made to order to meet individual requirements. https://transferpants.com/ Transfer Pants 1630 Polk St. San Francisco, CA 94109 1-855-907-2687 (Operating Hours: 10 AM – 6 PM EST) Email: [email protected] Transfer Pants are a patient transfer device made with heavy duty nylon handles sewn into the pants and the liner to prevent falls and injuries to mobility challenged individuals. http://www.tummytunnels.com/ Tummy Tunnels 3317 Raintree Drive Nampa, ID 83686 Phone: 208-863-7861 E-mail: [email protected] A decorative device that is ironed on to clothing for children who have feeding tubes. This provides access to the feeding tube through the clothing. http://www.wardrobewagon.com/ Wardrobe Wagon 3737 Domestic Ave. Ste #3 258 Route 46 East Naples, FL 34104 Fairfield, NJ 07004 Toll-free: 800-221-8929 Wardrobe Wagon offers both adaptive and traditional clothing for men and women. http://www.usajeans.net/ http://wheelchairjeans.com USA Jeans 9062 E. 28th St. Tulsa, OK 74129 8

Phone: 918-770-8820 Phone: 800-935-5170 (Toll-free) Email: [email protected] USA Jeans specializes in pants designed for sitting for people in wheelchairs.

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LENDING LIBRARY The following books and videos are available for free loan from the PRC library. For more information, please visit the online catalog at: http://www1.youseemore.com/ReevePRC/default.asp Books •

Carlson, Tiffiny A. Wheelchair Fashion 101. Collierville, TN: www.instantpublisher.com, 2002.

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Complete Product Guide for People with Disabilities. Horsham, PA: No Limits, 2002. 2nd edition. Has a chapter on clothing and dressing aids. pp.3-7.

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Schwarz, Shelley Peterman. Dressing Tips and Clothing Resources for Making Life Easier. Attainment Co., 2000. Videos

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Toward Independence: Female Quadriplegic Dressing. Dallas, TX: Dallas Rehabilitation Foundation, 1987. (30 minutes) Order from University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas.

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Toward Independence: Male Quadriplegic Dressing. Dallas, TX: Dallas Rehabilitation Foundation, 1985. Order from University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas.

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The information contained in this message is presented for the purpose of educating and informing you about paralysis and its effects. Nothing contained in this message should be construed nor is intended to be used for medical diagnosis or treatment. It should not be used in place of the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider. Should you have any health care related questions, please call or see your physician or other qualified health care provider promptly. Always consult with your physician or other qualified health care provider before embarking on a new treatment, diet or fitness program. You should never disregard medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read in this message. This project was supported, in part by grant number 90PR3002, from the U.S. Administration for Community Living, Department of Health and Human Services, Washington, D.C. 20201. Grantees undertaking projects under government sponsorships are encouraged to express freely their findings and conclusions. Points of view or opinions do not, therefore, necessarily represent official Administration for Community Living policy.

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