It’s a sign! A sign that communicates values and triumph. “Embrace Diversity. Educate Your Community. Empower Each Other. Love Life.”
When I turned the corner at the April Abilities Expo in Los Angeles, I witnessed a crowd of people jockeying for position at the cash register. What a great sight to see in a challenging economy! These shoppers were looking for a sign, and they found it at 3ELove. Check out the creative twist on the universal sign that dates back to the politically-incorrect days of “Handicapped.” 3ELove replaced the wheels with a heart. Brilliant!
Founded in 2007 by siblings Annie and Stevie Hopkins, 3E Love is a disability awareness clothing line and marketing company. Their mission is all about living life no matter the obstacles, and I think they’ve created a universal sign that will be as familiar and popular as the “Happy Face.”
“By replacing the wheel with a heart, the stigma of the wheelchair is also removed, and it can be a symbol for people with any disability or impairment. It represents the person, not society's perception of their lack in abilities,” according to the website, www.3elove.bigcartel.com. “The symbol is an attitude and a lifestyle. It's accepting one's abilities and rallying around that diversity and turning it into strength.”
3ELove is a powerful example of turning your creative ideas into reality! What’s in your Imagination?
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