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On May 11, models strutted a runway at NYIT de Seversky Mansion, sporting fashions from small, independent businesses. But these were not ordinary models wearing typical clothing鈥攖hey were individuals living with Parkinson鈥檚 disease wearing modified designs. 

Adena Leder, D.O., director of 黑料导航鈥檚 Parkinson鈥檚 program and associate professor at the College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYITCOM), proudly shared that the event was the first time the聽Adele Smithers Parkinson鈥檚 Disease Treatment Center聽hosted an adaptive fashion show, an inclusive event where models wear garments specifically designed for those with physical limitations.

Parkinson鈥檚 disease symptoms, including balance issues, tremors, and finger dexterity, can impact patients鈥� ability to dress themselves. For example, remaining steady while stepping into a pair of pants, fastening buttons, and tying shoelaces can present challenges.

However, the fashions displayed at the May 11 show featured 鈥渆asy-on, easy-off鈥� clothing, shoes, and accessories designed to help patients maintain their independence. Designs included a glistening adaptive wedding dress, 鈥渂utton-down鈥� tops with magnetic closures, and slip-on shoes without traditional lace-up designs, among other examples.   

Models included boxers from the Center鈥檚聽Rock Steady Boxing聽classes, faculty from the聽College of Osteopathic Medicine 补苍诲听School of Health Professions, 补苍诲听Physical Therapy, D.P.T.听蝉迟耻诲别苍迟蝉.听