Category: Testimony

In fashion, the lack of representation for people with different abilities is a major problem with far-reaching consequences. For Elsie Tellier, it’s something she’s had to deal with her whole life. The 20-year-old Harvard student has Cystic Fibrosis which is a terminal illness that mostly affects the respiratory and gastrointestinal system. Due to complications from her disease, she often has to use a wheelchair to get around. As a fashion lover turned fashion blogger, she had difficulty finding outfits she could wear comfortably in a wheelchair. As a way to combat this and be a representative for people with disabilities, she decided to Continue reading