Guest guest Posted August 2, 2000 Report Share Posted August 2, 2000 I remember reading on here about someone who makes adaptive clothing. We got a $250.00 approval to start Seth with adaptive clothing, but can't find any with any sort of style. Anyone remember the name of the company or person that made them? I'm sure there must be something on the Internet, but I haven't seen anything yet. Gail, Mom to; Seth-4, jo-8, Becky-9, -23, Jen-24, Grandma to Errick-4 and wife to -my hero Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 2, 2000 Report Share Posted August 2, 2000 Sara Cohen is the one who has the sources for adaptive clothing. & Garry, parents of (9 ds), (8 ds/g-tube), JJ (6 ds/autism/celiac), (5 ds), and Esther (3 ds). All adopted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 3, 2000 Report Share Posted August 3, 2000 In a message dated 8/3/00 10:48:39 AM Eastern Daylight Time, ckc@... writes: << Just to be clear here, I have no connection whatsoever with this company. I am posting it just to give the information to people who might want it. CK >> Thanks CK. Going to the site now! Gail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 3, 2000 Report Share Posted August 3, 2000 From Democrat & Chronicle newspaper, 7/17/00 Reprinted from Newsday written by Kitchen While all moms are special, some are even more so. They are the moms of kids with special needs. And some, like Ann Tenaglia, mother of Matty, 9, stand out even more. In her quest to find appropriate clothing for Matty -- who was diagnosed with spastic quadraplegic cerebral palsy -- Tenaglia and two Nassau County friends have found a way to give a helping hand to other parents on similar journeys. About two years ago in a school parking lot, she was talking to Marie Harman about her need to find adaptive clothing, specifically a bib to catch Matty's drooling. " I was unable to find any that fit him and if I did they were so inappropriate for an older boy to wear, " says Tenaglia. Harman told her of a friend -- a designer and seamstress who made clothing for her own 16-year-old twin daughters. The girls have sclerosis and needed seamless undershirts to wear under their braces. So Donna Lo entered the picture. The ideas started flying, which is how their company, AbleWear, was born. AbleWear is a home-based business that markets reasonably priced clothing for children and adults with disabilities. Tenaglia dreams up the ideas, Lo whips up the samples, Harman takes care of the business matters. And Matty? He serves as the company's model while the clothing is under development. He even has a waterproof, breathable bib named after him. When kids with physical challenges are younger, baby clothing usually fits the bill because it is already adaptable, but trouble arises when kids get older. Tenaglia tells of the struggle to take off her son's jacket if be became too warm when she was driving the car. " To remove his jacket, I had to stop the car. " All that has changed because of AbleWear's fleece jacket, which closes in the back so she can reach right over and pull it off from the front. Other products include cargo and sweat pants with hidden zippers for easy orthotic removal, waterproof pillowcases and rain ponchos designed for those who use wheelchairs. As business has grown, especially over the past six months, all proceeds are poured back into the company for further development. And while the Able Wear partners say they are definitely in business to make money, that goal is rivaled by another -- the desire to make support available to those who most need it. They started a sponsorship opportunity on the Web site, inviting companies and individuals to donate money so adaptive clothing could be provided at a discount to the most needy families. So far, about $1000 has been donated, says Harman. While ordering, customers often inquire about other products that Able Wear does not provide -- such as incontinence items, shoes or medical equipment. And questions come along, too, on topics such as afeeding, schooling and surgery. " I try to the best of my knowledge to guide them in the right direction or tell them about my personal experiences, " says Tenaglia, who often zips out e-mail at 11 pm. Indeed, while the business is important to them, they all agree that caring for their own families comes first, which is why you might find Harman up at midnight or 1 am doing paperwork. " This is no 9-5 job, " she says. They hope to expand sales through stores and national catalogs, with an eye, too, to opening their own shop. And that means a pitch for a small business loan. As for today, though, Harman has this message for all the moms of children with special needs: " For whatever reason, you were chosen to be the mother of a disabled child. Surround yourself with people who love you and them. God bless you all. " ------------ To contact the company, which sells clothing for children and adults with disabilities, call 888/688-2253 or go to www.ablewear.com. Just to be clear here, I have no connection whatsoever with this company. I am posting it just to give the information to people who might want it. CK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 26, 2005 Report Share Posted October 26, 2005 I was wondering if any of the men on the list order " sitter " pants through an online store. My 23 y/o son needs a pair of dress pants for a wedding and some jeans for casual, but regular pants won't work for him. Since he sits in his power chair all day, he needs some that are made higher in the back, etc. I've seen several different adaptive clothing stores online, but word-of-mouth referrals are always helpful....Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 27, 2005 Report Share Posted October 27, 2005 If someone knows of a place for these types of clothes that are reasonably priced I'd be interested too. Everything I've seen is absurdly priced, so we stick with the regular clothing stores. Jay adaptive clothing I was wondering if any of the men on the list order " sitter " pants through an online store. My 23 y/o son needs a pair of dress pants for a wedding and some jeans for casual, but regular pants won't work for him. Since he sits in his power chair all day, he needs some that are made higher in the back, etc. I've seen several different adaptive clothing stores online, but word-of-mouth referrals are always helpful....Thanks! A FEW RULES * The list members come from many backgrounds, ages and beliefs So all members most be tolerant and respectful to all members. * Some adult language and topics (like sexual health, swearing..) may occur occasionally in emails. Over use of inappropriate language will not be allowed. If your under 16 ask your parents/gaurdian before you join the list. * No SPAMMING or sending numerous emails unrelated to the topics of spinal muscular atrophy, health, and the daily issues of the disabled. Post message: Subscribe: -subscribe Unsubscribe: -unsubscribe List manager: (Sexy Mature Artist) Email: Esma1999@... oogroups.com List manager: (Sexy Mature Artist) Email: Esma1999@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 28, 2005 Report Share Posted October 28, 2005 Try the RolliModen catalog. It's got a lot of adaptive clothing my husband has been happy with. Sometimes they have sales off season so we just save it for the next go-round....... adaptive clothing I was wondering if any of the men on the list order " sitter " pants through an online store. My 23 y/o son needs a pair of dress pants for a wedding and some jeans for casual, but regular pants won't work for him. Since he sits in his power chair all day, he needs some that are made higher in the back, etc. I've seen several different adaptive clothing stores online, but word-of-mouth referrals are always helpful....Thanks! A FEW RULES * The list members come from many backgrounds, ages and beliefs So all members most be tolerant and respectful to all members. * Some adult language and topics (like sexual health, swearing..) may occur occasionally in emails. Over use of inappropriate language will not be allowed. If your under 16 ask your parents/gaurdian before you join the list. * No SPAMMING or sending numerous emails unrelated to the topics of spinal muscular atrophy, health, and the daily issues of the disabled. Post message: Subscribe: -subscribe Unsubscribe: -unsubscribe List manager: (Sexy Mature Artist) Email: Esma1999@... oogroups.com List manager: (Sexy Mature Artist) Email: Esma1999@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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