"Seeing myself in those spheres was always missing," Lockhart tells Marie Claire. The brands she aspired to shop didn't reflect her identity back at her in advertising or required extra tailoring to ...

When Roxanne Hoke-Chandler's 19-year-old daughter was growing up she wanted to wear jeans like her peers. But having Down syndrome made finding denim that fit a frustrating challenge. Luckily, ...

Jul. 10—Dave Stevens said his whole life has been about overcoming obstacles and beating the odds. Stevens, 57, of Bristol, said he was born without legs and was adopted by two loving parents who ...

Denver Fashion Week is underway and for the first time, the show will feature a locally made adaptive clothing line. Everything Margaret Moton and her fellow designer with Resourceful Threads creates ...

If you have a child with sensory processing issues and/or a physical disability, you already know how difficult clothing shopping can be. Some materials cause discomfort, some styles are impractical, ...

After years of seeing her granddaughter in jeans that were too long and too loose, Karen Bowersox searched hard for brands that would work for the girl and others with Down syndrome. None existed.

Dear Savvy Senior: What kinds of clothing options are available to mobility-challenged seniors who have a difficult time dressing? — Looking for Mom Dear Looking: The chore of dressing and undressing ...

Over the past few weeks, I’ve been meeting with industry leaders in the adaptive clothing market. Adaptive clothing is apparel designed to offer stylish solutions that improve quality of life for ...

Getting dressed can be tricky for people who have disabilities — so one brand is taking a huge step to change that. Tommy Hilfiger recently launched its first adaptive clothing collection for ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover female entrepreneurship, visibility, and personal branding. The adaptive apparel market is booming, and it’s about time. 1 ...