Fashion Praxis Experiences of Persons with Visual Impairments: A Case of Selected Visually Impaired Students in Ghana

The fashion industry is gradually transforming to become more inclusive for individuals with disabilities. This exploratory research provides practical experiences in selected fashion skills for individuals with visual impairment through an intervention project. Through observation, this qualitative case study research uncovers the fashion skill potentials of visually impaired (VI) students. The study employed the purposive and convenience sampling techniques to select fifteen (15) visually impaired students. The participants went through hands-on training in selected fashion skills after a skill need assessment was conducted. The participants received the intervention aimed at empowering and transforming their experiences in fashion. At the end of the training, participants were able to produce fashionable items at different competent levels. The findings indicates that individuals with visual impairment have the potential of engaging in fashion when guided with the right assistance and technology. The advocate for stakeholders to support individuals with visual impairments with fashion skills can help foster inclusivity, enhancing the overall experience for visually impaired individuals whilst providing job opportunity for trainers and trainees.