Episode Eight | Changing What’s Possible: The Disability Innovation Podcast | Season Three

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Fri 09 Aug 2024

Changing What’s Possible: The Disability Innovation Podcast | Season Three

Episode Eight | Innovation in 5: Get Adaptive Apparel that Suits Your Style from Cadense, Equability, and Springrose

Getting dressed is an everyday task that many people with disabilities dread because finding clothes and shoes that look good and meet your needs can be a major challenge. No one should have to sacrifice independence, comfort, or style to find fashion that works for you. This episode features three startup companies that are making waves to make apparel more fun and functional to meet the needs of people with a range of mobility limitations, pain conditions, and other disabilities.

Johannes Sauer, CEO of Cadense Shoes, discusses their adaptive shoes designed with advanced slide technology to help people with walking difficulties. Springrose CEO and Founder Nicole Cuervo shares how their adaptive intimates are helping women preserve their independence and dignity with their versatile bras. Hilary Pham, Founder and CEO of Equability, introduces you to their clothing adaptation services that allow people with disabilities to customize their old favorites or their latest finds to meet their unique needs. 

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