What we wear helps us express ourselves and communicate to others in the most immediate way. But the tools we frequently use to do that, such as clothing and haircare are not available to everyone equally. One in six of us has a disability of some sort - according to the World Health Organisation - but most clothing and beauty brands don’t take account of that. From making shops accessible to catering for differences in design and size, few companies address these particular needs. This week on People Fixing The World we’re talking to people trying to change that. Hair and Care is a London-based hairstyling workshop which helps people with visual impairments take better care of their hair. Plus, we bring together two entrepreneurs who’ve brought adaptive clothing to Africa and Asia allowing people with disabilities to fully express themselves in the way they dress. We also meet the UK-based adaptive clothing company that could affect the way we all dress – by working with technology companies to develop a scanner that will help in tailoring for all body shapes. Presenter: Myra Anubi Reporters: Emma Tracey, Claire Bowes Producer: Claire Bowes Series Producer: Jon Bithrey Editor: Tom Bigwood Sound mix: Hal Haines (Image: Wearapy model photoshoot)
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Der offnen tur der Samstig in laws.
People Fixing.
People Fixing the World.
It's another great week here on People Fixing the World from the BBC World Service because we get to kick despair out of the room and talk about positive ideas that are making our world a better place.
I'm Mayra Anubi, and today we're finding out about projects that are rethinking fashion and making it more accessible for people everywhere.
Fashion has evolved a lot over the years because I feel like there are just so many options of what we can wear or how we can style our hair.
So I, for example, just simply get up, get dressed and get on with my day.
Unfortunately, not everyone gets the same options that I do with fashion.
For many people around the world, it's not always easy getting the clothes they need or doing everyday tasks like doing their own hair.
Patients recovering from surgery, people with conditions like arthritis or dementia, children with special needs or disabled people.
Now, the World Health Organization says one in six of the world's population has some form of disability and the possibility of becoming disabled is something we all face.
So there's a need to make fashion more adaptive, and that's where today's solutions are making a difference.
These are new ideas that are helping people have more control over their appearance.
To understand more, I've got Emma Tracy here, the BBC presenter of our disability and mental health podcast, Access All.
Emma, it's great to finally have you here.
Oh, thank you for having me, Mayra.
It's lovely to be here.
Now, Emma, we're looking at appearance right on this program.
And to start off, let's talk about hair.