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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b>From:</b> tech-vi@groups.io <tech-vi@groups.io> <b>On Behalf Of </b>David Goldfield<br><b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, March 22, 2023 1:01 PM<br><b>To:</b> List <tech-vi@groups.io><br><b>Subject:</b> [tech-vi Announce List] QVC and Selma Blair announce new Adaptive & Accessible line<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><p>Reviewed: Latest Articles - Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at 2:14 PM<o:p></o:p></p><h1>QVC and Selma Blair announce new Adaptive & Accessible line<o:p></o:p></h1><p>QVC has long been known for showcasing innovative, helpful products in its programing and on its website, so the brand’s introduction of an <a href="https://qvc.uikc.net/c/50053/565130/9368?subId1=REV-LST-ACC-&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.qvc.com%2Fadaptive-and-accessible%2F_%2FN-u7d4pe%2Fc.html">“Accessible Living” product line</a> seems like a fitting expansion into the fledgling accessibility market. <o:p></o:p></p><p>Actor, author, fashion icon, and disability advocate Selma Blair has been named <a href="https://qvc.uikc.net/c/50053/565130/9368?subId1=REV-LST-ACC-&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.qvc.com%2F">QVC</a>'s Brand Ambassador for Accessibility to promote the storied brand's massive new catalog. <o:p></o:p></p><p>Blair has been vocal about her experience adapting to life with multiple sclerosis, and she’s enthusiastic about helping QVC become a go-to brand for the disabled, aging, and caregivers. <o:p></o:p></p><p>“When QVC approached me, I was so impressed and grateful that they were welcoming these conversations,” says Blair in a press release. “One of the basic comforts of our life is being able to have fun shopping and to find things we find beautiful and useful. There is a more vibrant way to showcase these products, and I’m so excited to join QVC in exploring what is out there for all of us.”<o:p></o:p></p><p><a href="https://qvc.uikc.net/c/50053/565130/9368?subId1=REV-LST-ACC-&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.qvc.com%2Fadaptive-and-accessible%2F_%2FN-u7d4pe%2Fc.html">Shop Adaptive & Accessible at QVC</a><o:p></o:p></p><p>Alongside a bespoke accessibility task force that includes members of the disability and caregiver communities, as well as QVC’s own Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Team, Blair will be assisted in spreading her message by fellow accessibility advocate Maura Horton. Horton founded the <a href="https://qvc.uikc.net/c/50053/565130/9368?subId1=REV-LST-ACC-&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.qvc.com%2FMagnaReady-Adaptive-Short-Sleeve-Button-Down-Closures.product.A486574.html">MagnaReady</a> adaptive apparel line, which she sold in 2019 to focus on broader accessibility challenges. <o:p></o:p></p><p>After her husband was diagnosed with early-onset Parkinson’s Disease, the entrepreneur turned fighting for equal access into a lifelong passion. <o:p></o:p></p><p>On the <a href="https://qvc.uikc.net/c/50053/565130/9368?subId1=REV-LST-ACC-&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.qvc.com%2Fadaptive-and-accessible%2F_%2FN-u7d4pe%2Fc.html">QVC Adaptive & Accessible</a> product page, QVC boasts a “collection of universal, adaptive, and accessible designs… to help preserve independence and provide comfort and variety.” <o:p></o:p></p><h2 id=what-adaptive-products-does-qvc-carry>What adaptive products does QVC carry?<o:p></o:p></h2><div><p>Credit: Waterpik / Happy Heat/ Lexie Hearing / Reviewed <o:p></o:p></p><p>QVCs new Adaptive & Accessible page features hundreds of products tailored to suit a wide variety of lifestyles and ability levels.<o:p></o:p></p></div><p>Spread across 15 categories such as <a href="https://qvc.uikc.net/c/50053/565130/9368?subId1=REV-LST-ACC-&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.qvc.com%2Fadaptive-and-accessible%2Fhearing-aids-and-amplifiers%2F_%2FN-gxvf7dZu7d4pe%2Fc.html">hearing aids</a>, <a href="https://qvc.uikc.net/c/50053/565130/9368?subId1=REV-LST-ACC-&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.qvc.com%2Fadaptive-and-accessible%2Faccessible-home%2Fdaily-living-aids%2Fmobility%2F_%2FN-1t5civ3%2Fc.html">mobility</a>, and <a href="https://www.qvc.com/adaptive-and-accessible/accessible-home/_/N-cagjwd/c.html">accessible home</a>, the sheer number of adaptive products already available for purchase via QVC is quite impressive. <o:p></o:p></p><p>After digging through the exhaustive list, our Accessibility team found 10 standout products we are especially excited about. Many of the items listed below have previously received direct recommendation from us in the past. <o:p></o:p></p><h2 id=our-top-picks-from-qvc-s-adaptive-accessible-line>Our top picks from QVC's Adaptive & Accessible line<o:p></o:p></h2><p><a href="https://qvc.uikc.net/c/50053/565130/9368?subId1=REV-LST-ACC-&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.qvc.com%2Fadaptive-and-accessible%2F_%2FN-u7d4pe%2Fc.html">Shop Adaptive & Accessible at QVC</a><o:p></o:p></p><div><div><h2 id=related-content>Related content<o:p></o:p></h2></div></div><p><em><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>The product experts at <a href="https://reviewed.usatoday.com/">Reviewed</a> have all your shopping needs covered. Follow Reviewed on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/reviewed">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/reviewed">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/reviewed/">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@reviewed">TikTok</a> or <a href="https://flipboard.com/@Reviewed_">Flipboard</a> for the latest deals, product reviews, and more.</span></em> <o:p></o:p></p><p><em><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Prices were accurate at the time this article was published but may change over time.</span></em><o:p></o:p></p><p><a href="https://reviewed.usatoday.com/accessibility/features/qvc-selma-blair-adaptive-accessible-line">https://reviewed.usatoday.com/accessibility/features/qvc-selma-blair-adaptive-accessible-line</a><o:p></o:p></p></div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal> David Goldfield <o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal>Assistive Technology Specialist<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Subscribe to the Tech-VI announcement list to receive news and updates regarding the blindness assistive technology space<br><span style='font-size:17.0pt'>Email: Tech-VI+subscribe@groups.io</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>WWW.DavidGoldfield.com<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:white'>_._,_._,_<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><hr size=2 width="100%" align=center></div><p class=MsoNormal>Groups.io Links:<o:p></o:p></p><p>You receive all messages sent to this group. <o:p></o:p></p><p><a href="https://groups.io/g/tech-vi/message/3702" target="_blank">View/Reply Online (#3702)</a> | <a href="mailto:tech-vi@groups.io?subject=Re:%20%5Btech-vi%20Announce%20List%5D%20QVC%20and%20Selma%20Blair%20announce%20new%20Adaptive%20%26%20Accessible%20line" target="_blank">Reply To Group</a> | <a href="mailto:david.goldfield@outlook.com?subject=Private:%20Re:%20%5Btech-vi%20Announce%20List%5D%20QVC%20and%20Selma%20Blair%20announce%20new%20Adaptive%20%26%20Accessible%20line" target="_blank">Reply To Sender</a> | <a href="https://groups.io/mt/97783041/17455" target="_blank">Mute This Topic</a> | <a href="https://groups.io/g/tech-vi/post">New Topic</a><br><a href="https://groups.io/g/tech-vi/editsub/17455">Your Subscription</a> | <a href="mailto:tech-vi+owner@groups.io">Contact Group Owner</a> | <a href="https://groups.io/g/tech-vi/leave/8954496/17455/1106850279/xyzzy">Unsubscribe</a> [terrypowers59@gmail.com]<o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:white'>_._,_._,_<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div></body></html>