Image of panel discussion at Cooper Hewitt. 5 women with microphones on a stage, two small tables with glasses of water. Grace Jun is speaking, she holds the mic to her mouth.
How are designers and marketers working to change fashion for people with disabilities? What is Universal Design? How does representation further inclusive practices? What is the future of fashion and disability?
A recent conversation between brand ambassadors, designers, and industry pioneers explored the development of fashion for people with disabilities, representation, and the business case for engaging with inclusive design. The panel also discussed the shift in approach from focus on function to self-expression.
Conversation moderated by Xian Horn. Panelists include:
Alexis Kashar, Founder, RoseBYANDER
Grace Jun, Executive Director, Open Style Lab
Amy Kightlinger, Director Product Development for Kids Apparel at Target
Mari Anderson Bogdan, Principal Technical Designer for Adaptive Apparel at Target
CART Captioning will be provided for this program. ASL Interpretation and other services available upon request. Find out about Cooper Hewitt’s accessibility services.
Accessibility initiatives are made possible by the generous support of Carnegie Corporation of New York. Additional funding is also provided by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council.
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