Education and Advocacy for People with Disabilities: Adaptive Clothing Awareness

Authors

Mansi Patel, University of St. Augustine For Health SciencesFollow
Zeida Gutierrez, University of St. Augustine for Health SciencesFollow

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Description

The purpose of this educational capstone project is to develop and implement educational sessions that provide resources, raise awareness, and support individuals with disabilities in accessing adaptive clothing. The aim was to bridge the knowledge and awareness gap and provide hands-on learning opportunities to promote dressing independence.

Publication Date

Fall 2025

Publisher

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Keywords

People with disabilities, Adaptive clothing, Dressing, ADLs

Medical Subject Headings

People with disabilities, Adaptive clothing, Dressing, ADLs

Disciplines

Medicine and Health Sciences | Occupational Therapy

Comments

Poster presented at the OTD Capstone Symposium at the University of St Augustine for Health Sciences in Fall 2025.

Recommended Citation

Patel, M., & Gutierrez, Z. (2025, October 1). Education and Advocacy for People with Disabilities: Adaptive Clothing Awareness. Poster presented at the Virtual OTD Capstone Symposium, University of St Augustine for Health Sciences. Retrieved from https://soar.usa.edu/otdcapstonesfall2025/10