adaptive clothing

I spent the summer dreading the winter. The big, bulky leg braces I now wear fit under none of my actual pants—sweats, sure, but I don’t like the idea of wearing them outside the house. So as the season of skirts has cooled I got a little panicked. This panic pushed me to buy a pair of baggy jeans “next size up” so EVERYTHING was bigger. Actually, a lot bigger. It was a concession to myself—at least my legs felt warmer! Then (cue angelic music) I discovered this pair of wide legged jeans. Soft. Short enough for my limbs. Pockets. Hubby approved in the “tush hugging” department ;) I’m ecstatic and needed to share a win!

#Braces #Fashion #AdaptiveClothing #iwanttofeelcute #EhlersDanlosSyndrome

There are lines of clothing that have been developed by and/or for individuals with Down syndrome.

We have struggled in a few areas with AJ when trying to find clothes as well. Pants are often too long, while shirts are too short. All of those cute two piece outfits that come together? Forget it - his top and bottom are definitely not the same size.

In part this is due to his shorter stature, which is common in people with Down syndrome. It’s also due to his low muscle tone. The lower muscle tone results in his belly sticking out further, as the muscles in the abdominal wall relax more than most people’s do.

NBZ apparel is a clothing brand that was developed by the grandmother of a child with Down syndrome. They feature pants that have shorter legs, lower fronts that read below the belly, and higher backs.

Add to this that fine motor skills can be difficult for people with Down syndrome. Things like doing buttons can be incredibly challenging.

There are a number of brands who have been adding adaptive designs to their clothing lines. Lands End and Tommy Hilfiger have adaptive lines that use magnets beneath buttons, so clothing has the appearance of being buttoned but is much easier to get on and off.

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#DownSyndrome #trisomy21 #downsyndromeawareness #SpecialNeeds #adaptive #AdaptiveClothing

So I found this site for shoes may be good for people with #CerebralPalsy and #AFOs #OrthopedicBraces ?