Now that the TL is back!! Let me tell you guys about AFRICA’S FIRST ADAPTIVE FASHION BRAND FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES. You might want to ask, “What is Adaptive Fashion?” Adaptive fashion is clothing intentionally designed to make getting dressed easier, more comfortable, and more independent for people with disabilities and people with different mobility needs. Think of a wheelchair user who can’t comfortably reach the side pockets on a pair of trousers. Think of someone with limited mobility in their hands who struggles to button a shirt without assistance. Think of an amputee trying to find clothing that fits comfortably around a prosthetic limb. Think of someone with chronic pain or limited range of motion for whom getting dressed is one of the hardest parts of the day. That’s where adaptive fashion comes in. We are reimagining clothing through thoughtful features such as: - Easier fastenings instead of difficult buttons - Accessible pocket placements - Adaptive openings for easier wear - Flexible fits that accommodate different bodies and mobility needs - Designs that promote comfort, dignity, and independence without compromising style At IncluNorm Fashion, we are creating adaptive clothing rooted in African craftsmanship, sustainable practices, and the lived experiences of people with disabilities. Every outfit is designed in collaboration with the disability community because we believe the people who wear the clothing should help shape it. Our mission is simple: To make adaptive fashion more accessible across Africa while proving that inclusion and beautiful design belong in the same outfit. We believe clothes should adapt to people, not the other way round. We are taking cash and fabric donations from individuals and organizations to make these adaptive outfits, which we’ll then donate to people with disabilities through our partner organizations. If you’d like to support our work, please comment below and I’ll reach out, or send me a DM, or email [email protected]. Please share and repost. Our donors and sponsors are on your TL #IncluNormFashion #AdaptiveFashion #InclusiveFashion #DisabilityInclusion

Every time I pitch our disability advocacy events, I always expect someone to ask something along the lines of: “What does a runway or fashion show really have to do with disability advocacy?” And honestly, I understand why they ask. When we think about disability advocacy in this part of the world, we only think about the things people need: financial support, assistive devices, healthcare, employment, education, accessibility. And yes, those things matter a lot. But I strongly believe that our idea of disability inclusion cannot end at charity. We cannot talk about representation and visibility while only allowing people with disabilities to appear in spaces where we are giving them something. What happened to being in spaces where they are creating, leading, performing, modelling, competing, influencing, selling, being celebrated and simply existing? That is why we do disability-focused talent management, pageants and runway shows at @mistyglamcorp. A young girl with a disability watching someone who looks like her walk a runway will not only see a model. She’s seeing possibility. She’s seeing that fashion and beauty spaces can include her. When a child with a disability sees someone who looks like her on a billboard, he gets to imagine himself there too. Brands need to see people with disabilities not just as recipients of CSR, but as models, consumers, collaborators, creatives and customers. We need this narrative to shift. That is the advocacy work I’m most passionate about. If your brand believes that disability inclusion should exist beyond charity, we are looking for partners and sponsors for our events. This November, we’re creating the Visibility Runway Show in partnership with The Mum Bridge Foundation. 20 mothers with disabilities will be styled, glammed, dressed up and celebrated, because they deserve to experience beauty and fashion without their disability being treated as a reason they don’t belong. Next, we have our Advocacy Runway Show, the largest gathering of models with disabilities and visible differences ever. We are attempting to set a world record for inclusion in fashion, beauty, modeling and the creative industries. If you’d like to partner with us, please send me a message or email: [email protected]. Thank you for all your support. 🙏🏽