Disability Pride looks different for everyone. Sometimes, it begins with something as simple as getting dressed.
In this special Disability Pride Month episode of Everything You Know About Disability Is Wrong, we are joined by Joshua Norris, CEO of Silverts Adaptive Clothing & Footwear and IZ Adaptive, and creator Sidney Raz to explore how adaptive clothing can be both a practical accessibility tool and a powerful form of self-expression.
Joshua shares the nearly century-long history of Silverts, the world's first adaptive clothing company, and the mission that inspired him to lead an employee buyout to preserve the brand. Sid reflects on his life-changing cancer diagnosis, total stomach removal, and the ongoing process of navigating disability, grief, and acceptance in the public eye. Together, the conversation highlights why accessibility, fashion, and disability pride belong in the same conversation.
The group also discusses the importance of adaptive clothing beyond function, how small acts of care can create meaningful change, misconceptions about cancer and disability, and why making accommodations for yourself is something to be proud of. Whether you're newly navigating disability, supporting someone you love, or simply interested in building a more accessible world, this episode is an honest reminder that disability pride doesn't require having everything figured out—it simply asks us to show up as we are.
This episode is in celebration of a brand-new partnership between Easterseals, Silverts, and IZ Adaptive! From July 6–31, 5% of every purchase at silverts.com and izadaptive.com supports Easterseals programs across the U.S. and Canada.