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Family Resources: September 2005









Mari, age 4 years, Trisomy 18
Mari, age 4 years, Trisomy 18

Nicholas, age 8 years, Trisomy 13
Nicholas, age 8 years, Trisomy 13

Devon, age 10 years, Full T13 with balanced translocation 5 & 13
Devon, age 10 years, Full T13 with balanced translocation 5 & 13

Gabby, age 31 months, Trisomy 14 mosaic
Gabby, age 31 months, Trisomy 14 mosaic

One of the of the aims of the TRIS project is to raise awareness of rare trisomy conditions and the variety of situations and concerns families encounter. This page is intended to share resources that families can use in their daily lives.

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Easy Access Clothing
Click on “online store” to find clothing that is stylish and accommodates for various needs. Easy Access Clothing offers 100% satisfaction. A catalog is available online or by calling 1-800-775-5536.

Specially For You
This company designs, sews and sells adaptive clothing for those with special needs. A catalog is available online or by calling 605-765-9396, or you my write to Specially For You, Inc. 15621 309 th Ave., Gettysburg, SD 57442.

Finally It Fits
Great styles and great prices. We strongly recommend taking a look at this site. Designs are adaptive to fit your child’s individual needs. Visit online or call 408-476-0223.

Accessible Threads
This site will provide custom made clothing to meet your child’s needs or make alterations to already purchased clothing. You may also contact them by calling 770-355-3281.

Fortune City
This will link you to a lady who has two children that have special needs; therefore, she understands all about accommodating. She custom makes bags for wheelchairs at various sizes, shapes and styles. Prices range from $8.00 to $20.00. Order by email.

Adaptable Designs, Inc.
This site has a wide variety of bags and pouches to fit wheelchairs and walkers. These bags can help your child become one step closer to independence through easy access to books, pens, pencils, and other school supplies.