When it comes to shopping, there have been very few products and clothes that are suitable for people with disabilities which makes a good shopping experience difficult to have. That said, there are more and more brands that are waking up and doing inclusivity beautifully. Lisa Cox, a disability spokesperson and advocate, lists her favourite online stores and websites:
Christina Stephens
This is Australia’s first inclusive fashion label and many buyers that have disabilities have become fans of both the label and the integrity of the founder, Jesie Sadler. Their options are perfect if you’re an Australian with NDIS funding because the brand is a certified NDIS provider. These beautiful fabrics feel great, the quality is tangible and the products are 100% Australian made. Visit Christina Stephens website.
Styling You The Label
They are inclusive throughout. On social media, in their advertising, on the catwalk and on their website too. Unfortunately, some mainstream fashion labels only pick one buy Styling You The Label are inclusive throughout. Inclusive of age, size, shape, ability, ethnicity and more. 100% Australian made and a female founder. The world is changing, slowly we are accepting that disabilities and limitations are a normal part of our society and we’re adapting to facilitate a wider range of people. Learning how to be inclusive and create products and services that appeal to people with disabilities can seriously impact your sales for the better. Styling You The Label website.
The Iconic
The Iconic is Australia and New Zealand’s larget’s online fashion retailer. They were also leaders in the Australian online fashion space and established themselves as leaders by offering inclusive fashion to consumers, including stylish and attractive attire for people with disabilities. Their website is easy to use and there’s something for everyone. Visit The Iconic website.
Media Diversity Australia
It’s not a store but an organisation and the resources are all free! The Media Diversity Australia Disability Affairs Officer and the national team does a fantastic job of ensuring Australia’s media reflects the society it serves. Their team has also written the Disability Reporting Handbook which is compiled by journalists for journalists with close collaboration from a wide variety of people with intersectional lived experiences of disability.
Another feature of the website that is worth mentioning is its accessibility. Disability Consultant, Stephanie Agnew, assessed the site for its functionality for those with little or no vision who use a screen reader. Changes were made and the website, just like the Handbook, is designed to be inclusive. The resource is free to download is a practical tool for anyone looking for a language guide when writing about disability. Visit the Media Diversity Australia website.
About Liz Cox
Lisa Cox is a multi-award-winning writer, author, speaker and media professional. She is also on the Board of Directors at Just Sociale and is a Disability Affairs Officer at Media Diversity Australia. She has a BA in Business (Comm) and BA Media.
Lisa collaborates with brands and businesses that share her vision for improving the representation of disability in mainstream popular culture. Follow the woman behind the words on Instagram: @lisacox.co
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