Caitlin Robbins always struggled to find clothes for her dad that didn’t make him look and feel frumpy. As someone with ALS, or Lou Gehrig’s disease – which impacts people’s ability to walk, talk, and ultimately, to breathe – her dad wanted comfortable and tailored options. “My father was always particular about fashion; he wanted to look nice and dignified,” says Robbins, a fashion design student. One in five American adults, or 53.3 million people, report having disabilities, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Research shows that a lack of functional and tailored clothes can make people with disabilities feel excluded during job search or at social events.

Source: The Guardian November 13, 2016 14:00 UTC