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The Pressure Sore

The Pressure Sore

How Pressure Sores Affected This Wheelchair User's Life by Anthony Lue I’m warning you now...this is going to get graphic! Have you ever had a hole in your body? I’m not talking about a piercing or...
Wesley Hamilton with the cast of Queer Eye

Disabled But Not Really: Q & A with Wesley Hamilton

IZ Adaptive CEO, Benedict Marsh, sits down with philanthropist, speaker, athlete, model, and founder of Disabled But Not Really, Wesley Hamilton to talk about his organization, overcoming limiting ...
Man using manual wheelchair travels down city sidewalk with neighboring brownstone buildings. He wears an autumnal outfit including navy peacoat, checkered slacks and driver’s cap.

A Comprehensive Guide to The Importance of Functionality in Clothing for Wheelchair Users and People Living with Physical Disabilities

How Adaptive Clothing Makes Getting Dressed Easier Many people living with physical disabilities experience challenges and difficulty while getting dressed in clothing that has not been adapted...
How I Started Making Clothing for Wheelchairs Users

How I Started Making Clothing for Wheelchairs Users

The Story of IZ Adaptive When Barbara Turnbull walked into my life, I had no idea that everything was about to change, and that my eyes were going to be opened to a world that I didn't know exi...
A fashion designer's workspace. Framed by dress form and clothing rack with tops and bottoms. In between, a desk with spools of thread, colored pencils and fabric swatches. Behind, a wall with posters of geometric designs and garment illustrations.

5 DIY Tricks Wheelchair Users Can Use to Make Adaptive Pants

For wheelchair users, purchasing pants 'off the rack' presents many potential challenges. However, there are things you can do yourself to help create more comfort and functionality, so that the...
Illustration of wheelchair sculpture. Underneath, text that reads “Designs for sitting.”

Fashion Follows Form: Designs for Sitting

https://vimeo.com/343662962 Comparing Designs for Sitting Across the Centuries From June 2014 until January 2015, the Royal Ontario Museum featured the revolutionary designs of IZ Adaptive...
Russell’s Best Self

Russell’s Best Self

Russell’s ‘Perfect Fit’ changed the way he felt about comfort, confidence and the importance of well fitting pants. Russell:Hi, My name is Russell and I'm from Peterborough.   Izzy:What are you ...
Tara-Anne's Perfect Fit

Tara-Anne's Perfect Fit

Tara-Anne shares her love of friendship and the importance of a ‘Perfect Fit’.     Full Transcription below:      Tara-Anne      Hi, my name is Tara-Anne. I'm a student. So I've ...
Jason’s Unexpected Passion

Jason’s Unexpected Passion

Jason share's his love of comedy and how the perfect fit changes the way he feels. Jason: My name is Jason. I'm 36, and I was born here in Toronto, but I grew up mostly in Richmond Hill. I am pas...