Disability advocates push for more accessible clothing
CBC Radio | Posted: June 4, 2015 12:23 PM | Last Updated: June 4, 2015
Back in April, we spoke with advocates who were calling for an overhaul on how we label clothing and models. We heard from Yael Tygiel, a TV host and blogger who modeled for the "drop-the-plus" campaign.
But it is not just the plus size industry that's undergoing a makeover. The disabled fashion industry is also transforming itself.
It is easier to buy fashion for a pet than for someone with a seated body type. - Stephanie Thomas, Disability Fashion Stylist
Stephanie Thomas is a Disability Fashion Stylist who runs the blog, cur8able.com. Her campaign - PJ Deejay - helped raise awareness for better clothing for people living with disabilities. She joined us now from Los Angeles.
This segment was produced by The Current's Sarah Grant.