As reported by Disability Scoop and The Mighty, these new sneakers designed for people with disabilities are receiving some HUGE love from our community. Nike a few years ago came out with the Zoom Soldier 8 that were their first shoe for people with disabilities. This shoe was inspired based off a young a teenager who has cerebral palsy.
The new shoes include The Lebron Solider 9 FLYEASE which are now available on Nike’s website. The Pegasus 32 FLYEASE will be available on April 1, 2016 and the Flex Run FLYEASE on May 1, 2016.
Nike Expands Shoe Line For People With Special Needs https://t.co/lHTklctE4J #disabilities #specialneeds #Nike pic.twitter.com/XSwn5eRRcF
— Disability Scoop (@disabilityscoop) March 16, 2016
A few months ago I wrote a letter to Nike on their first shoe for people with disabilities after having the chance to purchase a pair of the Zoom Soldier 8. I hope in the future if Nike reads this letter that they will reach out to me in the hopes of a possible collaboration. I’d love the opportunity to share my story with their employees about overcoming obstacles with autism while also consulting about ways to make these shoes more autism-friendly as well. It would also be a tremendous honor to share how we can help employ those with disabilities in the workforce with Nike.
