Accessibility NYC Meeting Recap: “Accessibility, Technology, and Fashion Design”

On October 26th, Accessibility NYC hosted a meetup entitled “Accessibility, Technology, and Fashion Design.” Shawn Lauriat, an accessibility engineer for Google Apps, talked about his work as an adviser for Open Style Lab. They are a nonprofit organization dedicated to making style and clothing accessible to people of all abilities.

Here are some highlights from Lauriat’s presentation:

• How Open Style Lab works
• Making a coat for someone with paralyzed arms
• Formal wear for someone who relies on a chair
• Personal styles, not medical devices