Name: Adaptive Fashion Introduction Course Bundle
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Created byTracy Vollbrecht

Last updated 2/2025

English

What you'll learn

Students will gain a wholistic overview of the challenges faced by people with disabilities in relation to clothing, fashion, and shopping.
Students will be introduced to language, terms, and equipment used in the adaptive fashion space.
Students will learn the innovations in fashion that laid the foundation for adaptive fashion to develop.
Students will gain an understanding of why disability representation in fashion matters.
Students will explore the size, scope, price points, and key players of the adaptive fashion market.
Students will understand the strategies to make fashion that works for Disabled people, including the three approaches to clothing by people with disabilities.

Course content

6 sections • 28 lectures • 4h 11m total length

Instructor Introduction9:46
In this lecture, you will be introduced to your instructor, Tracy Vollbrecht, and learn what makes her uniquely qualified to teach this course.
Course Introduction6:11
This lecture will introduce you to the format, intentions, and outcomes of this course.
The Basics17:01
In this lecture, we will establish a foundation for disability inclusion by discussing language, key terms used throughout the course, and technology used in the disability community.
Disability & Clothing Part 111:20
In Part 1 of Disability & Clothing, we will begin to cover various disability groups and how they interact with clothing.
Disability & Clothing Part 214:34
In Part 2 of Disability & Clothing, we wrap up the remaining disability groups and how they interact with clothing.

Introduction6:26
In this introduction, you will meet your instructor, Tracy Vollbrecht; see what makes her uniquely qualified to teach this course; and learn the format, intentions, and outcomes of this course.
Adaptive Fashion Timeline Part 17:20
This lecture covers the first part of the adaptive fashion timeline, focusing on the foundations of adaptive fashion.
Adaptive Fashion Timeline Part 26:41
This lecture covers the second part of the adaptive fashion timeline, focusing on the rise and fall of the first wave of adaptive fashion and the beginning of the adaptive fashion resurgence.
Key Takeaways from Second Wave Pioneers7:21
This lecture dives into the 21st century pioneers of the second wave of adaptive fashion.
Approaches to Clothing by People with Disabilities11:02
After setting the stage with the history of adaptive fashion, we begin to look at the clothing approaches for people with disabilities in this lecture.

Introduction6:48
In this introduction, you will meet your instructor, Tracy Vollbrecht; see what makes her uniquely qualified to teach this course; and learn the format, intentions, and outcomes of this course. If you have taken the previous courses in this series of courses on adaptive fashion, you may skip this lecture.
Representation Matters4:47
Starting our journey of learning the importance of disability inclusion in fashion, this lecture focuses on why representation of Disabled people in fashion matters.
Equal Access to Self Expression5:48
In this lecture, we explore the importance of equal access to self expression and the role self expression plays in fashion.
Apparel as a Gate Keeper7:37
On our journey of disability inclusion, we will talk about how apparel can be a gate keeper for people with disabilities in this lecture.
Cycle of Exclusion5:31
This lecture dives into the cycle that keeps people with disabilities excluded from being prioritized in the fashion industry.
Chatting with Jillian Mercado on the Importance of Disability Inclusion17:46
Wrapping up this course, we hear from Jillian Mercado, the first Disabled model featured on the cover of Teen Vogue, on the importance of disability inclusion in fashion.

Introduction6:30
In this introduction, you will meet your instructor, Tracy Vollbrecht; see what makes her uniquely qualified to teach this course; and learn the format, intentions, and outcomes of this course. If you have taken the previous courses in this series of courses on adaptive fashion, you may skip this lecture.
The Consumer7:30
This lecture will introduce you to the adaptive fashion consumer.
Approaches to Dressing5:05
Building upon the consumer introduction, in this lecture you will learn about the two approaches to dressing used by consumers with disabilities.
Target Audience6:46
Within adaptive fashion, the person wearing the clothing isn't always the person purchasing the clothing. This lecture will introduce you the three roles with the target audience of adaptive fashion.
Monetary Considerations8:21
In this lecture, we will cover the impacts of money on our adaptive fashion consumer in order to ensure we truly understand our customer.
Molly Farrell Shares Her Experience as an Adaptive Fashion Customer7:43
In this last lecture, Molly Farrell of All Fashion Able shares her experience as an adaptive fashion customer and advocate for finding fashion that works for everyone.

Introduction6:44
In this introduction, you will meet your instructor, Tracy Vollbrecht; see what makes her uniquely qualified to teach this course; and learn the format, intentions, and outcomes of this course. If you have taken the previous courses in this series of courses on adaptive fashion, you may skip this lecture.
The Market6:07
This lecture will introduce you to the adaptive fashion market.
The Price Point7:55
Building upon our market introduction, we will talk about the various price points that adaptive fashion is sold at.
Who Is Already in the Market25:42
To fully understand the adaptive fashion market, we will take a look at a few of the brands already in the adaptive fashion market, including comparing the experiences of small brands versus large brands.
Adaptive Fashion Marketplaces11:35
Wrapping up this course on the adaptive fashion market, we will learn about adaptive fashion marketplaces and explore the features of a few of these marketplaces.

Frequently Asked Questions About Working in Adaptive Fashion5:31
In this bonus lecture, we'll cover some of the questions that your instructor, Tracy Vollbrecht, frequently addresses as an adaptive fashion consultant. Questions include:
What is adaptive fashion?
What is adaptive design?
How did you get into adaptive fashion?
What does my day to day look like?
What is the most challenging part of working in adaptive fashion?

Requirements

No prior adaptive fashion knowledge or experience needed, just an interest in learning about adaptive fashion and becoming a more inclusive member of society!

Description

This bundle course is perfect for those looking to get a complete introduction to adaptive fashion. From introduction through history to customer and market, this 5-course-pack covers everything one needs to know to start exploring adaptive fashion! This course is intended for individuals in the fashion industry looking to expand their professional knowledge or who are looking to make the fashion industry more inclusive of people with Disabilities. This course is also well suited for high school, undergraduate, and graduate students interested in learning more about adaptive fashion. This course will benefit students, designers, technical designers, production managers, merchandisers, buyers, e-commerce specialists, marketing teams, company executives, and more. No prerequisites are needed to take this course.

This course covers the first 5 of Vollbrecht Adaptive Consulting's individually sold courses. The courses within this bundle are:

Course 1: Introduction to Adaptive Fashion
Course 2: History of Adaptive Fashion
Course 3: Importance of Disability Inclusion in Fashion
Course 4: Adaptive Fashion Customer Deep Dive
Course 5: Adaptive Fashion Market Overview

In this 5-course bundle, students will also hear from Disabled activists, as their share their immense knowledge and experiences. Guest speakers include model and actress Jillian Mercado and fashion blogger Molly Farrell.

Who this course is for:

Fashion students interested in adaptive fashion.
Fashion designers who want to learn about adaptive and universal design.
Fashion merchandisers who want to learn about merchandising adaptive fashion.
Production managers who want to learn about developing adaptive fashion.
Fashion buyers who want to learn about adaptive fashion.
E-Commerce specialists who want to learn about adaptive fashion e-commerce.
Marketing professionals who want to learn about marketing adaptive fashion.
Product Developers who want to learn about developing adaptive fashion.
Fashion executives who want to expand the reach of their brands.

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Course content

Introduction to Adaptive Fashion5 lectures • 59min

History of Adaptive Fashion5 lectures • 39min

Importance of Disability Inclusion in Fashion6 lectures • 48min

Adaptive Fashion Customer Deep Dive6 lectures • 42min

Adaptive Fashion Market Overview5 lectures • 58min

Bonus Content: Frequently Asked Questions!1 lecture • 6min

Requirements

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