UPDATE: This project got lots of great media coverage! Check out stories at any of the links below:
http://www.theindychannel.com/news/local-news/ball-state-students-work-on-special-design-project
http://www.wthr.com/story/31881995/ball-state-fashion-students-design-and-create-raincoats-for-clients-in-wheelchairs
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/may/4/exchange-ball-state-students-design-functional-fas/?page=all
 

 
Ball State students in a functional fashion design class, recently partnered with Hillcroft Services. Their task? To create thoughtful, stylish, and functional raincoat designs for Hillcroft clients in wheelchairs. Read more about this amazing partnership and take a look at the fashionable outcomes below!
Star Press – Ball State students design raincoats for wheelchair users