Walking the runway is not a piece of cake for somebody with a disability, yet Mindy Scheier has made it her life’s mission to make sure that children and adults with physical disabilities can have the same opportunities as anyone else. Bringing fashion into the forefront with accessible design seemed like a natural fit for Mindy, as she has made a career in the fashion industry. Her son, Oliver inspired her to ‘Step Out of Line’ and be the catalyst to introducing the fashion industry to the marginalized demographic group of individuals who do not fit the traditional mold.
Tommy Hilfiger was one of the first global brand’s to embrace Mindy’s idea and address this niche market. Through Mindy’s advocacy’s and Tommy Hilfiger’s example, slowly but surely, the fashion industry is following suit. Mindy’s nonprofit organization, Runway of Dreams showcases designers with adaptable products worn by models with physical disabilities. Oftentimes, the notion of beauty and disability is not aligned. Mindy has normalized and brought this concept to the fashion industry so that products can be created these individuals in mind.
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