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Reich, Naomi; Shannon, Elizabeth – Home Economics Research Journal, 1980
As part of a three-year study, researchers categorized common physical limitation (CPL) groups across disabilities and identified the clothing and special needs of each group. Relationships between clothing style features and CPL groups will allow formulation of guidelines for clothing and dressing needs of each group. (JOW)
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Classification, Clothing, Clothing Design

Forcese, Valeria L.; Shannon, Elizabeth – Canadian Home Economics Journal, 1983
Discusses a study that determined type of clothing fastener preferred by arthritic women when both function and aesthetics were considered. Results revealed appearance was more important than ease of manipulation, and clothing fastener types must be considered when selecting or modifying garments for arthritics. (Availability: CHEA National…
Descriptors: Clothing Design, Females, Mobility Aids, Physical Disabilities