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From: Joe.Chamberlain@f140.n150.z1.fidonet.org (Joe Chamberlain)
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Subject: clothes catalogs
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Date: 18 Sep 90 02:30:33 GMT
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[This is from the Spinal Injury Conference]

        Two catalogs which have clothing especially designed for 
the handicapped are M&M Health Care Fashion Collection and 
Avenues.
        The M&M Health Care Fashion Collection is probably more 
for the senior citizen or us older folks.  It features men's 
pants with flaps and hooks-and-loop fasteners instead of buttons 
and zippers.  Skirts and dresses that wrap around and slips that 
open down the back are presented for the female.  All are 
designed to make it a little easier for those with stiff jolints 
and arthritic hands.  The M&M catalog is available free by 
calling 1-800-221-8929.
        Avenues takes another direction entirely.  This catalog 
caters to those of us using wheelchairs.  The clothing is cut to 
look neat while sitting down.  Jackets are cut shorter with 
pleats in the back to aid movement.  Slacks have pockets on the 
legs instead of on the hips.  Tuck-away loops help pull the pants 
on.
        But, Avenues goes beyond being functional.  This company 
(E&J) makes business suits, brass-buttoned blazers, ice-washed 
jeans, Hawaiian print shirts, and casual jackets. Classic lines 
for professional, style and color for the young, The Avenues 
catalog is available by calling 1-800-848-2837.
        Just as an editorial note, I have a very nice poncho I 
picked up in Tampa for about $7 and which keeps me nice and dry.  
Avenues offers almost the same conservaive color poncho for over 
$67.00.
                        -=joe=-

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