A company that designs and sells adaptive footwear with zippers that go around the entire shoe, making them easier to put on and take off.

Billy Footwear

Fashion. Function. Inclusion for all.  

BILLY Footwear changes the game by making shoes easy to put on and take off like never before.  No more stuffing your feet into shoes.  Step in, and enjoy the unmatched convenience.

As a teenager, Seattle native Billy Price suffered a spinal cord injury and became paralyzed from the chest down, losing the ability to move his fingers. Daily tasks became difficult, but using his creative mind and unyielding spirit, he never gave up. He continued on, facing life's challenges with tenacity and determination. 

Born out of a need, BILLY Footwear was founded on the principle of inclusion and perseverance. We strive to add value to the lives of others and make a measurable difference in the world, one foot at a time.

BILLY Footwear

We are grateful for the opportunity to be featured on the Shoe-In podcast hosted by Andy Polk and Matt Priest. 🎙 Our co-founder Billy Price shares his story and discusses the journey of building BILLY Footwear. Thank you again, Andy and Matt, for the wonderful conversation! 👟 #BILLYFootwear #ShoeInPodcast 

Listen to the episode here → https://lnkd.in/gP7epepH 

In this episode of Open Book, we hear from Rachel Bennett, Director of CVI Now. "Our goal is to help you understand CVI, share the lived experiences of people with CVI, follow and share the current research, give everyday strategies, and build community."

Cerebral/Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI) is a brain-based visual impairment caused by damage to the visual pathways or visual processing areas of the brain.

CVI is alarmingly underdiagnosed and misunderstood. Less than 20% of children with CVI have been diagnosed, according to new research conducted by Perkins School for the Blind with analysis from McKinsey & Company.

Every individual with CVI, no matter their zip code or how their CVI manifests, has a right to early diagnosis, comprehensive, effective vision services, and accessible educational programs.

CVI Now is here to empower families and professionals with deep and evolving CVI knowledge, resources, and tools rooted in current research and the lived experiences of people with CVI.

www.cvinow.org @cvinow

We are so excited seeing the BILLY brand referenced in the most recent publication of Footwear News (page 66 at https://lnkd.in/gmr4KAhP). 

Congratulations to Zappos for winning the Social Impact Award. It is much deserved for your efforts and influence in the inclusive space. As I say in your article, you are setting the example and moving the needle forward in such a positive way. We are all better for it. 

- Billy Price, Co-Founder of BILLY Footwear

We are honored to be recognized in the impactful AP News article, "Clothes for kids with disabilities get better, but teens see a lack of fashionable options." This piece showcases our work with Mindy Scheier, founder of Runway of Dreams, and the dedication to #inclusive fashion we've undertaken.

Discover how Billy Price's personal mission to empower individuals with disabilities has shaped BILLY Footwear's innovative approach.

A huge thank you to AP News for recognizing our commitment to creating fashion that celebrates every individual's unique style and needs. Together, we're breaking down barriers and making fashion truly accessible to all.

Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gjsVNhtZ

Exciting news! BILLY Footwear is back for the fourth year, proudly joining the Runway of Dreams 'A Fashion Revolution' show in New York, spotlighting adaptive and universally designed apparel and footwear. We are grateful to be a part of the celebration of #inclusion in the fashion industry and deeply honored to see our co-founder, Billy Price, accept the Inspirational Achievement Award.

Read more about the event and Runway of Dreams here → https://lnkd.in/ge7paYGm

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