SCOPE POLL: Should Scope charity shops feature Mannequals in their window or shop displays?
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Chloe_Scope
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Mannequals are mannequins where the individual uses a wheelchair. They were designed by Sophie Morgan to make the fashion industry more accessible and change the standard mannequin that has stood the test of time.
If you could vote in the poll and then write your reason why below that would be great!
If you could vote in the poll and then write your reason why below that would be great!
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SCOPE POLL: Should Scope charity shops feature Mannequals in their window or shop displays? 14 votes
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Yes!I think that they really supports what scope is all about
about time that there is a bit more about disabilities in towns not enough is out there about us that’s I jjoined this community
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Yes!Are scope shops open ?
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With so many very real and immediate problems to struggle with, does it really matter what manequins look like? Who the hell looks at them anyway?A dummy in a wheelchair would draw attention and be a really useful guide to how a garment will hide or reveal when seen from that angle. I'm sure I'm not the only girlie who thinks 'I like this dress but how many people on foot will be able to see straight down my cleavage?' or' If I raise my leg to cross one over the other or to hoof the foot plate into position will the skirt keep me covered or will I flash ?'
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No...No I don’t think they do. I haven’t seen one.
Do you think Scope charity shops feature Mannequals in their window or shop displays?
i do think they might very well do so as it’s in keeping with their reason for existing.“This is my simple religion. No need for temples. No need for complicated philosophy. Your own mind, your own heart is the temple. Your philosophy is simple kindness.”
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absolutely no problem.In fact a very good and constructive idea and an opportunity to take
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Basis of a good idea, but a) confirming an unfortunate cliche stereotype that the words 'disabled' and 'wheelie' are the same. b) too bulky and space hungry for most window display spaces. c) would be seen as a waste of funds, unless the fake wheelchair is obviously made of a cardboard cut out.
A similar idea might be to use every imaginative way to suggest a range of disability (and age, race, size, too). Not using n.h.s. crutches though, because although most hospitals refuse to take them back, the public won't know, so they will get a vague idea Scope is stealing supplies!
Not cliche stereotype of old = walking stick, either. Maybe cardboard cut out props painted black or white, to suggest w/chair, crutches, sticks, hearing aids, blindness,? Plus sometimes missing limb on models?
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Yes!@newborn You make a really good point. It's important to reflect the diverse range of impairments people experience so mannequins should come in different body types as-well as in wheelchairs.
It's great that this subject is getting more attention and thought and mannequals are a good first step (or wheel!) to having more inclusive high streets.
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Hi Chloe. Is there anyway I can share this poll with my students?
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Yes!Hi @melaniethorley! People would need to make a community account to make a comment. However, I am more than happy for you to share the thoughts of your students on their behalf.
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Yes!By all means yes, (though I'm not keen on the word 'Mannequal').
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Yes!Chloe_Scope said:Mannequals are mannequins where the individual uses a wheelchair. They were designed by Sophie Morgan to make the fashion industry more accessible and change the standard mannequin that has stood the test of time.
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No...I think mannequins whatever their design are outdated and take up valuable selling space.2024 The year of the general election...the time for change is coming 💡
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Yes!I think they would look good and attract folk to the store.
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