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From sensory stress to satisfaction: A guide to making retail more neuro-inclusive

How often does a retailer view their own store through the lens of a neurodivergent person? An entrepreneur does not need to be told that a pleasant and welcoming environment is good for sales. However, what constitutes a pleasant environment for neurodivergent individuals can differ significantly from the retail concepts currently found on the...

Ugg partners with The Valuable 500 movement for disability inclusion

Southern California-based global lifestyle brand Ugg has joined The Valuable 500, a global movement putting disability at the forefront of the leadership agenda. Ugg is aiming to support and amplify the voices of people with disabilities in everything it does from its process to products. Andrea O’Donnell, president of Ugg, said in a release: “...

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When fashion's most beloved brands face hate over LGBTQ+ inclusivity

A personal responsibility to weave LGBTQ+ representation into the work they do is something that passionately unites the panel of experts gathered at the Fashion School of Kent State University’s LGBTQ+ Inclusivity evening hosted by the school’s NYC Studio. Participants are Christina Zervanos, Director of PR at the Phluid Project; Kyle Andew,...