Rising Stars: How 20 Disabled Models Got Their Start

As further proof that accessibility has moved into the mainstream, disability  representation in the modeling industry has increased substantially, with disabled models appearing in advertising campaigns for brands like Coach, Diesel Jeans, L’Oréal, Target, Vera Wang and many others. They’ve also walked (or rolled) the runways during fashion weeks around the world and been featured in top magazines like Harper’s Bazaar, Marie Claire and Vogue.

Every model finds a different path to their career and The Photo Studio recently interviewed 20 disabled models to reveal how they got their big breaks. The 20 models featured include stars like Jack Eyers, Jillian Mercado, Sophie Morgan and Madeline Stuart. Through their hard work and determination, they’ve pushed the industry towards greater diversity and proved that representation is a winning strategy.

To read about how 20 of the top disabled models earned their spot on the cover, click here.