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EPISODE · May 14, 2021 · 32 MIN

Alleles- More Than Just Prosthetic Covers

from Disability Talks: Don't Dis My Ability · host Abilities in Motion

Ten years ago, Industrial designer, McCauley Warner wrote a thesis on creating prosthetic leg covers that were fashionable, protective and full of choice. Her professor argued that she would never accomplish it and clinicians pushed back stating, insurance companies would never allow it. McCauley partnered with Ryan Palibroda after college and today,  they own a successful company creating customized prosthetic covers to amputees all over the world. Join us to hear how designing for this not-so-small demographic is seeing big returns.To find out more about ALLELES and their product, visit: Website:   https://alleles.ca/ Facebook:   https://www.facebook.com/allelesdesign/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alleles/?hl=en Want to be a guest on our show?  Connect with us at:WebsiteFacebookLinkedInXInstagram

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Ten years ago, Industrial designer, McCauley Warner wrote a thesis on creating prosthetic leg covers that were fashionable, protective and full of choice. Her professor argued that she would never accomplish it and clinicians pushed back stating, insurance companies would never allow it. McCauley partnered with Ryan Palibroda after college and today, they own a successful company creating customized prosthetic covers to amputees all over the world. Join us to hear how designing for th...

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