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9 Adaptive Costumes for Any Occasion

October 20, 2023 | Blog post

It’s October—time for Trunk-or-Treating, Harvest Festivals, and more!

There are other occasions throughout the year, like birthday parties and cosplay conventions, where you can dress up to be whoever or whatever you choose.

But, for kids with disabilities, it’s not always that simple to find a costume. Thankfully, there are some wonderful costume options that are festive, fun, and most importantly, adaptive!

Check out these nine adaptive costume options that we love for any occasion!

I. Kids' Adaptive Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Costume

Target | $25

This costume is for any Ninja Turtles fan and is complete with a light-up belt and is designed to be sensory-friendly with flat seams and no tags.

Plus, it can be paired with the themed wheelchair cover available for an additional $24, available here!


2. Kids’ Adaptive Dragon Halloween Wheelchair Cover with Headpiece

Target | $25

This delightful nine-piece Halloween costume wheelchair set features covers for the wheels, sides, and back of the wheelchair. These covers come with easy-to-use hook-and-loop tape and are adorned with charming dragon wing and tail designs. Plus, the set includes a dragon headpiece to add the perfect finishing touch to their costume!

 


3. Kids’ Adaptive Magical Mermaid Wheelchair Cover with Headpiece

Target | $25

This wonderful ten-piece Halloween wheelchair cover set includes covers for the wheelchair wheels, sides, and back, all featuring delightful starfish and seashell designs. The set comes with easy-to-use hook-and-loop tape for secure attachment. And that's not all! It also includes a starfish hairpiece with mesh accents to complete the enchanting mermaid look.

 


4. Kids' Adaptive DC Comics Batman Costume

Target | $25

This Batman costume comes complete with the suit, cape, and mask! Plus, the costume top and seatless pants are designed for comfort and adaptability.


5. Buzz Lightyear Adaptive Costume

Shop Disney | $50

This Buzz Lightyear costume provides adaptive features such as a flap opening for tube access, roomier leg circumference, stretch fabric, and an open back for wheelchair-friendly wear.

Also available is this Buzz Lightyear wheelchair cover!


6. Star Wars: Mandalorian Adaptive Costume

Shop Disney | $30

Star Wars fans, this one is for you! This Mandalorian costume includes adaptive features and also pairs perfectly with this on-theme wheelchair cover set.


7. Cinderella Adaptive Costume

Shop Disney | $35

This Cinderella dress has a completely open and ankle-length skirt to accommodate seated princesses. There is also an option to dress up your wheelchair with the Cinderella coach cover found here.


 

8. Minnie Mouse Adaptive Costume

Shop Disney | $40

This adaptive Minnie costume comes complete with dress and Minnie ears. Adaptive features include abdominal and back-of-dress openings for ease of taking on and off.


 

9. Sesame Street Wheelchair Cover

Amazon | $54

This colorful and fun wheelchair cover works perfectly for kids who don’t want to wear costumes on their bodies but still want to dress up. It easily attaches to the outside of a wheelchair. 


Do you have more adaptive costume suggestions? Let us know at info@freewheelchairmission.org.

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