Ahead of Autism Awareness Month in April, Vans launched a new line of sensory-inclusive footwear, named Vans Autism Awareness Collection. The footwear was designed with Autism Spectrum in mind, and was created in partnership with the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards. The shoe collection includes calming colour palettes and design features, as The Independent detailed:
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Sensory issues such as hypersensitivities often accompany autism, according to autism advocacy organisation Autism Speaks, and be triggered by stimuli such as light, sound, smell or touch.
“For example, many people on the spectrum are hypersensitive to bright lights or certain light wavelengths such as fluorescent lights,” the organisation states.
Sales of the Autism Awareness Collection will benefit others as well, with Vans donating a minimum of $100,000 of its proceeds to A.skate, an non-profit organisation that introduces children with autism to skateboarding.
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