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Making empowering Adaptive Clothing for ♿Disabilities & Chronic Illnesses: Diabetes, Ostomy, Tubie, Post-Surgery Care.😎

Limitations? So not our style!
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“My dad loved it, thank you.” 💛

Comfort. Easy access. Real-life approved.
That’s why the Zipper Access Hoodie gets so much love.

#AdaptiveClothing #SpoonieThreads #RealReviews
January 21, 2026 at 8:56 PM
Care without compromise. 💛

Our adaptive tops and pants offer chest + arm access for treatment—so you don’t have to undress or wear clothing that feels clinical.

Access, comfort, and style can coexist.

#AdaptiveFashion #InvisibleDisability #SpoonieThreads
January 21, 2026 at 12:49 AM
Miss Manners reminds us that priority seats are for seniors and people with disabilities — and “not all disabilities are clearly visible.” Seeing someone who looks able-bodied doesn’t tell you what they’re living with.

www.nj.com/advice/2026/...
#InvisibleDisability #DisabilityAwareness #Inclusive
Miss Manners: If you’re young and able, don’t take seats marked for seniors and people with disabilities
The bus drivers do nothing to enforce the rules, and we seniors are left trudging down the bus aisle
www.nj.com
January 20, 2026 at 4:36 PM
“The time is always right to do what is right.” — Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Today we reflect on inclusion, care, and creating space for everyone to belong.
#MLKDay #InclusionMatters
January 19, 2026 at 11:38 PM
Experts say you don’t have to do a perfect Dry January to see benefits. Reducing alcohol even a little can help your sleep, mood, and focus. 🛌💪

www.wbko.com/2026/01/18/d...
Dry January offers health benefits beyond perfect abstinence
Health experts say reducing alcohol consumption, even partially, can provide significant benefits including improved sleep, better energy levels and liver function improvements within weeks.
www.wbko.com
January 19, 2026 at 2:51 PM
Adaptive can be adorable 💛

Our baby G-tube pajamas are soft, cozy, and designed for easy tube access—so babies stay comfy and parents stress less.

#GTubieBaby #AdaptiveClothing #SpoonieThreads
January 18, 2026 at 8:25 PM
What’s one health habit you’re starting this year? 🧡 Purdue’s Center for Healthy Living webinar on optimizing health this January might give you ideas: www.purdue.edu/newsroom/pur...
January 18, 2026 at 5:45 PM
Adaptive doesn’t mean boring.
Our Stone Felt Solid Shacket + Adaptive Pants are cozy, polished, and designed for real access and real bodies.
Style and function—finally.

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spooniethreads.com/products/sto...

#AdaptiveFashion #DisabilityStyle #InclusiveDesign #SpoonieThreads
January 17, 2026 at 7:57 PM
Congressional voices are pushing to ban a health care metric (QALYs) that can devalue people with disabilities and older adults — because no one’s worth should be judged by a formula.
rollcall.com/2026/01/15/c...

#DisabilityRights #ChronicIllness #HealthEquity #DisabilityJustice
Congress should ban metric that devalues people with disabilities
Former lawmakers argue against the use of a so-called quality-of-life measure when it comes to determining coverage of treatment.
rollcall.com
January 17, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Some resolutions don’t serve everyone — especially disabled bodies with fluctuating energy and needs. 🧡

Gentle January invites us to rethink the narrative and choose care, flexibility, and compassion

👇 What’s a gentle intention you’re choosing this year?

spooniethreads.com/blogs/thespo...
January 17, 2026 at 1:08 AM
Spoonie Threads started with listening.
To real bodies. Real needs. Real stories.

This video shares why care, access, and dignity are at the center of everything we design. 💛
#SpoonieThreads #AdaptiveClothing #BuiltByListening
January 15, 2026 at 5:42 PM
What if medicine shifted from reacting to preventing illness? New models in digital health, at-home diagnostics, and personalized care could help us catch risks early and build long-term wellbeing. 👇
www.weforum.org/stories/2026...
How preventive medicine can bring a new era of longevity
There are two growing and interconnected epidemics: chronic disease and poor mental health. What is preventive medicine and how can it tackle these crises?
www.weforum.org
January 15, 2026 at 3:13 PM
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“Great service, great product. Well done.” — Jenn R.

The Ultra Double Pocket Belt helps keep insulin pumps secure and comfortable throughout the day.
💬 When do you wear your pump belt most—day or night?
#DiabetesSupport #AdaptiveDesign
January 15, 2026 at 4:28 AM
Many people with disabilities risk losing Medicaid or SSI benefits if they marry — a “marriage penalty” that puts love at a cost. This story explores the impact and the push for change. 👇
www.wxxinews.org/local-news/2...
For people with disabilities, the ‘marriage penalty’ puts love at a cost
For many people with disabilities, getting married can come with a steep cost: the loss of federal benefits that provide income and health care. The policy, known as the marriage penalty, affects peop...
www.wxxinews.org
January 15, 2026 at 2:14 AM
Comfy tee vibes + snaps where they make life easier. Because sometimes the right shirt doesn’t just feel good — it helps. 💙 👕 #AdaptiveKids #ComfortFirst
January 14, 2026 at 12:31 AM
To the pharmacists answering questions, double-checking doses, and showing compassion on hard days — we see you.

Happy Pharmacist Day! #ThankYouPharmacists 💙
January 13, 2026 at 2:23 AM
Claire Rosinkranz’s new single “Chronic” was inspired by her battle with a debilitating, undiagnosed illness — describing the feeling of being trapped in her own body. Read her full story here: people.com/claire-rosin...
💛 #ChronicIllnessAwareness #MusicNews
How Claire Rosinkranz's Single 'Chronic' Details Experience of Being 'Trapped in My Body' with Mystery Illness (Exclusive)
In an exclusive interview with PEOPLE, Claire Rosinkranz opens up about her new single "Chronic" and how her ongoing mystery illness inspired it.
people.com
January 13, 2026 at 1:14 AM
Discreet arm access. Real-life support. 💜

Our tees + hoodies are designed to make injections and arm access easier—without undressing or discomfort.

Adaptive clothing should work with you.
#AdaptiveClothing #ChronicIllness #DisabilityDesign
January 11, 2026 at 11:42 PM
A good reminder from @HarvardHealth 💜
Even small amounts of movement may help reduce depression symptoms for people with chronic illness—no extreme routines required.

Gentle. Flexible. On your terms.
www.health.harvard.edu/mind-and-moo...

#ChronicIllness #MentalHealth #SpoonieLife
A small amount of weekly exercise may reduce depression symptoms in people with chronic illness - Harvard Health
A 2025 analysis found that people with chronic illnesses, who are highly susceptible to depression and whose conditions often make activity difficult, may need a relatively small amount of weekly e...
www.health.harvard.edu
January 11, 2026 at 11:29 PM
We have a 2026 Word of the Year — and it’s shaping how we show up this year 💛
Think you can guess what it is?
👇 Read more and find out why it matters to us.

🔗 Link to blog spooniethreads.com/blogs/thespo...
#SpoonieThreads #2026Word
Our 2026 Word of the Year: ANCHOR
Each year at Spoonie Threads, we choose a word to help guide how we show up—for our community, for each other, and for the work we do. It’s not about trends or buzzwords. It’s about intention. About n...
spooniethreads.com
January 11, 2026 at 12:54 AM
There’s growing concern about plans to shift special education oversight out of the U.S. Department of Education — something advocates say could weaken protections and resources families depend on.

#SpecialEducation #DisabilityCommunity #EducationPolicy www.disabilityscoop.com/2026/01/09/e...
Ed Department Pushing Ahead With Plan To Offload Special Education
With a pair of new hires and recent comments, advocates say the Trump administration appears to be actively laying the groundwork to transfer special education out of the U.S. Department of Education.
www.disabilityscoop.com
January 10, 2026 at 2:22 PM
Designed for treatment days 💛

Our adaptive tees and sweatshirts have discreet zippers + snaps = quick, easy chest port access without removing clothing.

Adaptive design that works when it matters most.
#SpoonieThreads #AdaptiveApparel #PortAccess
January 9, 2026 at 3:56 PM
Start the year supported 🎉
Adaptive clothing designed with care, comfort, and real-life needs in mind—so getting dressed feels easier every day. 💛

#StartTheYearSupported #AdaptiveClothing #SpoonieThreads #InclusiveDesign
January 8, 2026 at 4:17 AM
We’ve updated the way you shop! 🎉
You can now browse Spoonie Threads by Care Journey or Access Point, plus more intuitive ways to find what you need—faster.

Check out the update: spooniethreads.com
#AdaptiveApparel #UXUpdate
January 6, 2026 at 7:15 PM
Health realities shift as we age, and many retirees find chronic illness becomes part of daily life. It’s okay to plan for support. 🤝 #chronicIllness #Wellness money.usnews.com/money/retire...
January 6, 2026 at 4:37 PM