topic Re: Disabled in Suggestion Box

Disabled

NativeJax — Tue, 07 Mar 2017 14:23:44 GMT

A thread was posted about hiring models or having models with tattoos and it made me think how it would be nice to see a model who was disabled. I think there are a lot of disabled customers who would identify with a model or vendor with some limitations but not necessarily holding them back. It might be difficult for someone with a wheelchair or a cane to quickly change but they certainly could be used with certain products or clothing. It's just a thought.

Maybe they could be a blogger or answer live questions about products. I would love to see the Q do this.

Re: Disabled

2blonde — Tue, 07 Mar 2017 14:26:55 GMT

I think it would be difficult for QVC to pull that off without making it look like they were putting a disabled person's issues "on display." Not a great idea IMO.

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NativeJax — Tue, 07 Mar 2017 14:30:51 GMT

Really? Displayed? I just don't understand that thinking at all. I guess I see it more like not holding someone back.

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dex — Tue, 07 Mar 2017 14:31:07 GMT

I think it would be difficult for a disabled person to get around their sets but a nice idea if it could be done.I think people would react positively if Q could find a way to make it happen.

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NativeJax — Tue, 07 Mar 2017 14:55:44 GMT

Yes, it could require some modifications but isn't that what the ADA was passed for? I just had a random thought that I decided to post as a suggestion.

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Nancy Drew — Tue, 07 Mar 2017 15:16:09 GMT

I doubt they would do that as we are lucky if we get a short model.

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NativeJax — Tue, 07 Mar 2017 15:48:00 GMT

@Nancy Drew....

Truly people on these boards actually get offended by an ankle tattoo can you imagine the horror was someone that might have a prosthetic leg ?

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SeaMaiden — Tue, 07 Mar 2017 16:24:10 GMT

I think the idea of having a person as a model in a wheel chair would be of great help to those who are disabled and in wheel chairs to see how the clothes fit.. and how comfortable they would be. It would be a win win for everyone. Plus it would give the disabled a job and open doors perhaps with other companies.

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SeaMaiden — Tue, 07 Mar 2017 16:27:01 GMT

@NativeJax wrote:
@Nancy Drew....

Truly people on these boards actually get offended by an ankle tattoo can you imagine the horror was someone that might have a prosthetic leg ?

@NativeJax Really??? How can you relate a Tattoo to being disabled?? There is no comparrison! You are just mucking up the mire to make a thread that was intended to just put an idea out there ugly. shame on you.

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Stormygirl — Tue, 07 Mar 2017 16:41:34 GMT

I am disabnled in a wheelchair, have many tatoos and am Native American. I could be the poster gal for diversity LOL. Fat chance eh? LOL

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NativeJax — Tue, 07 Mar 2017 19:00:42 GMT

@SeaMaiden...

No I am not! I am not trying to stir anything, if I was I would have put this in the community verses a suggestion thread. Maybe you are overly sensitive. Have a great day!

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noodleann — Tue, 07 Mar 2017 19:49:34 GMT

Having a model in a wheelchair is a great idea, but it would only work (from the community perspective) if it were a real disabled person doing the modeling.

I think we tend to avert our eyes from all but the face of people in wheelchairs, unless we know them, to avoid the sense that we're staring at them. Actually featuring someone who's dressing attractively and would like to be noticed for her style would be a positive contribution to "normalizing" this particular manifestation of an impairment.

But QVC could also do a roundup of products they sell that are disability-friendly, although not designed for the disabled. For example, the able-bodied might not think of it, but the very light Shark vacuums are really helpful if you can't lift much weight, and their swiveling heads means they turn, not your arm or wrist or body. When you're disabled, every iota of energy consumption matters. Shark makes great products that are effective and save personal energy.

I also like the Kuhn Rikon choppers, which are terrific if you have dexterity issues and find holding a knife difficult, which can lead to cuts. As long as you can manage that cord pull, you can have nice chopped vegetables and other foods without the hazards of cutting. I've really amped up my vegetable and salad consumption since getting one.

Their Leaf Claws are another example of something that's helpful to anyone without the stamina for conventional raking, or who can't bend too far down, since they extend your reach. The garden scooter from Plow & Hearth, which hopefully they'll offer again in the spring, is also a great assistance to those who find it easier to sit and weed than bend over.

It would be great to see a show devoted to things like this that can help people who have certain physical limitations, whether temporary or permanent.

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x Hedge — Wed, 08 Mar 2017 05:56:55 GMT

Unlike OP, I don't assume that none of the models are disabled.

First, I'd like to point out that a lot of people have physical disabilities that don't 'show' themselves readily.
So I'm not sure OP is wanting to see disabled models so much as she wants to see people who use visable appliances.

At one point I was paralyzed and bedbound.
I graduated to a wheelchair.
Then I was allowed to use a walker.
I no longer use an appliance to stand and walk, but that doesn't mean I'm not disabled, as much of the nerve damage was permanent. But it doesn't 'show' when I stand, walk, and talk so I wouldn't meet OP's requirements.

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NativeJax — Wed, 08 Mar 2017 14:43:22 GMT

@x Hedge...

Good point...

And the original post was a suggestion with good intentions. Your absolutely right that not all disabled have physical limitations. Hopefully you understood my original post. Have a great day!

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Moonchilde — Wed, 08 Mar 2017 20:16:07 GMT

@noodleann wrote:
Having a model in a wheelchair is a great idea, but it would only work (from the community perspective) if it were a real disabled person doing the modeling.

I think we tend to avert our eyes from all but the face of people in wheelchairs, unless we know them, to avoid the sense that we're staring at them. Actually featuring someone who's dressing attractively and would like to be noticed for her style would be a positive contribution to "normalizing" this particular manifestation of an impairment.

But QVC could also do a roundup of products they sell that are disability-friendly, although not designed for the disabled. For example, the able-bodied might not think of it, but the very light Shark vacuums are really helpful if you can't lift much weight, and their swiveling heads means they turn, not your arm or wrist or body. When you're disabled, every iota of energy consumption matters. Shark makes great products that are effective and save personal energy.

I also like the Kuhn Rikon choppers, which are terrific if you have dexterity issues and find holding a knife difficult, which can lead to cuts. As long as you can manage that cord pull, you can have nice chopped vegetables and other foods without the hazards of cutting. I've really amped up my vegetable and salad consumption since getting one.

Their Leaf Claws are another example of something that's helpful to anyone without the stamina for conventional raking, or who can't bend too far down, since they extend your reach. The garden scooter from Plow & Hearth, which hopefully they'll offer again in the spring, is also a great assistance to those who find it easier to sit and weed than bend over.

It would be great to see a show devoted to things like this that can help people who have certain physical limitations, whether temporary or permanent.

I agree with you, but -

Marketing (everywhere, not just QVC) is often bizarre. Businesses (any businesses) care far less about one possible segment of their customer base than the customer base/demographic as a whole that they know they already have.

I can just hear the behind-the-scenes now: A show on disability-friendly mdse? OMG no, then viewers would get it in their head that the presented items are only for the disabled. And yes, sadly, a large portion of viewers probably would view things that way. And people going "pretty dress I guess, but if it's a 'wheelchair dress' I'm not buying it. I don't want to look like a 'wheelchair person'."

You know what's always been said about television gearing everything to the 12 year old mind... The people who post in the forums are probably not QVC's typical purchasers (which is a compliment to us). Yet QVC needs to cater to the "simpler" version of us.

It's not always right, or good, but then business so rarely is. One reason I always applaud business who have TV or print ads featuring the physically disabled and/or developmentally disabled - they are brave enough to show the way the world IS rather than some fantasy world which is populated by "perfect" people. I don't think QVC is financially in a position to do this.

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Nomorebirthdays — Thu, 09 Mar 2017 00:17:37 GMT

Makeup and skincare would be good place to start. Jewery also. Do modeling agencies have the physically disabled available?

QVC did have an occasional in home care hour, another place to start.