Join Easter Seals Thrive for an Interactive Twitter Chat About the Representation of Disability in the Beauty Industry
CHICAGO, Feb. 24, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --
| WHAT |
Easter Seals Thrive, a community based mentorship program that empowers young women with disabilities to achieve their goals, is hosting a live Twitter chat on the topic of disability fashion and beauty.
"The Ability to be Chic" will tackle topics ranging from inclusive fashion and clothing hacks to the importance of proper representation in the industry. The event is part of a monthly series aimed at sparking a dialogue about what it means to be a young woman living with a disability while navigating adulthood.
Participants are encouraged to join the conversation at https://twitter.com/ability2thrive using the hashtag #disabilitybeauty |
| WHO |
This month's panel will feature experts in inclusive fashion and beauty:
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| WHEN |
Thursday, Feb. 26 2:00 p.m. CST |
| WHY |
Thrive was created in Boston by a group of women to address a growing need for support of young women with disabilities as they transition into adulthood.
Monthly Twitter chats are possible through the national expansion of Thrive's digital community. Thrive's digital presence gives millions of women an opportunity to utilize the life experiences and advocacy from one another, no matter their location. Digital mentor interaction is coordinated through email, video-chat and phone.
In addition to mentoring and Twitter chats, Thrive encourages young women to interact with one another through their active social media community, book club and a series of Google Hangouts |
| MORE INFORMATION |
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| CONTACTS |
Easter Seals: Elsa Remak, 312-551-7154, [email protected] |
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