Open Style Lab

We’re a non-profit that makes style accessible to people of all abilities. ♦️ Created: HackAbility ToolKit ♦️ Read our monthly research journals 👇

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Hello to those new to the community or simply curious to learn more about OSL 👋
Here’s a short intro into our history and work!

VD/Full Transcript: https://t.co/t9csofpqxB

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Be sure to check out the recording of @MountSinaiSCI's #AdaptiveClothing Webinar from December 14, 2023 - https://t.co/qjnZ4JzYi4.

The discussion featured panelists from The Runway of Dreams, @wearspoonie, @IZadaptive, @OpenStyleLab, and Vollbrecht Adaptive Consulting!

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As a non-profit, all the money we raise goes towards making our resources available & affordable, providing education, amplifying our community, as well as employing disabled people.
We’re passionate about making style accessible, & hope to continue our work throughout 2024🫶

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Consider donating to Open Style Lab this #GivingTuesday & be part of our mission to make style accessible for all abilities. We ask kindly for those to share our fundraiser if donations aren’t possible, it’s so appreciated. Thank you & Happy Holidays! https://t.co/2nX7jOfmcl

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Adaptive Fashion - a movement, not a moment. Our Executive Director, Yasmin Keats will be a speaker at the Vogue Business Summit: Fashion Enviroment Summit on October 10th.

More info: https://t.co/96wyslszM7

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Join us TONIGHT for OSL’s first Book Club & Author Discussion with Emily Ladau on August 9th at 7:30pm ET on Zoom.

🔗 register for free: https://t.co/xMJo9DWrGU

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@WigOnWheelsToBe @BhattMurphy Ahhhh amazing!

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@taracdennehy Thank you for sharing! This is very insightful. I experience similar with my own chronic pain and wishing I could be that tailored blazer structured look. Have you found any hacks at all?

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If you're LGBTQ+ and identify as disabled, how has this impacted your dressing?
How does it impact your expression? Are there positives, are there negatives?

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Join us June 17th (3pm ET), for an intimate discussion with members of OSL, @backbonesonline, and Women on Wheels, as we unpack how design affects our physical, mental, social, and emotional experiences.

👉 ASL interpreter, recorded.

🔗 Free Sign Up: https://t.co/ys41m4pMtL

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Undergarments survey: https://t.co/S6X853e83H

All participants will receive a resource list of tips and tricks we learn from the community upon survey completion, and will be entered into a raffle for a chance to win a $100 gift card 👙

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OSL & @HerALSStory are hosting My Style, My Voice: Navigating Dressing with Degenerative Disease on May 27th, 11am ET.

Panelists Lindsay Abromaitis-Smith, Tina Cascio, & Beth Hebron will share their experience on dressing/personal style with ALS.

🔗RSVP: https://t.co/8QsRSNEoAj

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🔹 About Her ALS Stories:

Created in April 2021 with the hope of creating a network for young female pALS to lean into. Seeking to raise awareness that ALS impacts young women before 35 and provide a community/support.

Check them out here: @HerALSStory

[Open Style Lab @OpenStyleLab]

OSL & @HerALSStory are hosting My Style, My Voice: Navigating Dressing with Degenerative Disease on May 27th, 11am ET.

Panelists Lindsay Abromaitis-Smith, Tina Cascio, & Beth Hebron will share their experience on dressing/personal style with ALS.

🔗RSVP: https://t.co/8QsRSNEoAj

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♦️ About Open Style Lab:

A non-profit, disability-led organization that aims to make style accessible to people of all abilities through education, research, innovation, and raising awareness.

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Kiley Gallant shares their thoughts on being an OSL design fellow in 2022!
Their first time working with other disabled designers on adaptive fashion:

“Born deaf, I use my perspective to ensure that my designs are inclusive and accessible." - Kiley

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Join us for My Style, My Voice: Navigating Dressing with Degenerative Disease with @HerALSStory!
A discussion in honor of ALS Awareness Month. Panelists will share their experience of personal style and dressing with a degenerative disease, with Q&A
🔗 https://t.co/zLZTJeSvKS

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We just sent out our April Newsletter!
Featuring how you can get involved with OSL, read our annual report, a letter from our new executive director, check out the recommended reading of the month and more 🗞️

Join here! https://t.co/xsmp7meoyL

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Today we celebrate the memory of Scott E. Menzel, 2022 NYFW Co-Designer, Artist and friend of OSL. Scott’s talent will be remembered. The adaptive outfit he designed featured his own artwork, and he made history at NYFW last September.

We’re sending love to Scott’s loved ones ❤️

[Christina Mallon @MallonChristina]

Thank you, @Fashionista_com @brookefrischer, for highlighting @OpenStyleLab inclusion efforts! https://t.co/rsKNX5MN62