Tommy Hilfiger, Livingston Mom Launch Clothing Line For Disabled Kids

Livingston, NJ – Livingston mother and fashion activist Mindy Scheier has made another stride for “differently-abled” kids and teens.

The founder of Livingston-based nonprofit Runway of Dreams – which promotes “wearable technology for differently-abled children and teens” – recently announced that Tommy Hilfiger will soon launch a children’s line designed with disabilities in mind.

Scheier told NJ.com that she reached out to Tommy Hilfiger last year, showing the company changes she made to off-the-rack styles and pointing out the lack of options from major labels, NJ.com reported.

Check out the new fashion line here.

Scheier has said that the main inspiration for Runway of Dreams comes from her son, Oliver, who was born with rigid spine muscular dystrophy – one of just 70 cases in the world.

According to Scheier, Oliver faces significant challenges getting dressed and is limited in what he can wear. As Oliver neared his pre-teens, Scheier realized that despite his physical differences, her son wanted to “be like everyone else.”

“The right clothes can make a big difference,” according to Scheier.

• See related article: Runway of Dreams: Livingston Nonprofit Featured on ‘The View’

Innovations that Runway of Dreams has proposed include:

• Magnetic closures to accommodate children/teens with limited muscle strength, leg braces and missing limbs
• Adjustable pant lengths for wheelchair-bound individuals
• Shirred pant legs and sleeves for children/teens with shorter limbs

Learn more about Runway of Dreams via the below video.

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