Dressability’s Nicky (pictured) and Sharon went to Swindon Sense this week with a donation of clothing.
We’re always looking for donations of new, unworn clothing for our projects, and if we can’t use them ourselves, then we always donate them forward.
This is part of our zero waste objective and our focus on sustainability.
We hope that all of the clothing that we see, finds a home regardless of whether it’s been altered or not.
Uniform adaptations can have a massive impact on a student’s quality of life and their ability to play, learn, and feel included, giving them the chance to feel comfortable, confident, and able to focus on their studies.
As a charity, our funding allows us to alter and adapt garments at a subsidised and affordable cost.
Our alterations are tailored to each student’s needs, including;
– Replacing buttons with Velcro or magnets.
– Creating back or side openings to make dressing easier.
– Creating collar openings to aid dressing.
– Altering arm lengths and taking up trousers to fit the wearer.
– Adding waterproof layers.
– Creating openings for feeding tubes and other medical equipment.
– Altering school ties to clip-ons or elastic.
– And more…
To find out more or arrange a visit, call 01793 512878 or email mail@dressability.org.uk
