Past Work

A sample of our previous work, including speaking engagements with Runway of Dream's college clubs, Kent State University, and Nerd Nite SF, is shown below.

Strut & Stroll Fashion Show

Put on by the Spina Bifida Association of New York and Greater New England, Strut & Stroll is an inclusive fashion show featuring models of all ages wearing adaptive and inclusive brands. Tracy moderated the post-show panel discussion with brands IZ Adaptive, Billy Footwear, French Toast, Friendly Shoes, Koolway Sports, Spoonie Threads, and more.

Runway of Dreams Inclusion for EveryBODY Panel

University of Vermont's Runway of Dreams college club invited Tracy as a panelist on their Inclusion for EveryBODY Panel. Along with her adaptive fashion knowledge, Tracy share her industry expertise on universal design:

“As we saw during covid, so many large brands struggle with excess inventory while small brands struggle with meeting factory minimums which prevents them from expanding their size range into petites, plus, big and tall. This is where universal design comes in. If products are designed and tested with all different body types, sizes, and abilities, brands of all sizes will be able to reach a larger audience while not facing as many inventory and minimum issues.”

Kent State University's Art Without Limits

Art Without Limits aims to expose Kent State College of the Arts students to entrepreneurial paths within the various arts disciplines offered at Kent State. Tracy was invited to share her experience as an entrepreneur, fashion designer, and consultant carving a new path through disability inclusion.

Is Fashion Real?! Podcast

Hosted by Von N. Ruzive, in this episode of Is Fashion Real?! podcast Tracy chats with Von about how she got into adaptive fashion, the adaptive fashion market, and what brands should consider when developing adaptive fashion. Listen here or by clicking the image below. 
Thumbnail image from Is Fashion Real?! podcast, showing the host Von N. Ruzive, a black woman with short hair, and Tracy, a whilte woman with long strawberry blonde hair.

The co-Lab

The Co-Lab is a member-led, inclusive global networking community for brand professionals. Tracy  has had the pleasure of leading panels and writing blog posts on adaptive fashion, disability inclusion, and more. A sampling of Tracy's work with the Co-Lab is linked below. Click on each image to learn more.
A screenshot of a co-lab blog post titled "Disability Pride Month: Starting Points for Disability Inclusion in Fashion by Tracy Vollbrecht". The blog post includes a photo of the disability pride flag.
A screenshot of a co-lab blog post titled "International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2023". The blog post includes a photo of three women dressed up for an event.
A graphic from the co-lab for a panel on adaptive fashion. The graphic includes a headshot of each of the panelists and the moderator, Tracy Vollbrecht.
A screenshot of a co-lab blog post titled "In Conversation with Tracy Vollbrecht". The blog post includes a headshot of Tracy, a white woman with red hair.

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