Vans is ensuring everyone, regardless of ability, can enjoy their sneakers. The brand’s commitment to inclusion continues with the release of sensory-inclusive sneakers and clothing that feature calming colors, like blue and green and designs that focus on comfort and ease of wear. This new collection is available for adults, kids and toddlers. 

Vans Autism Awareness

Ahead of Autism Awareness Month in April, Vans is celebrating the uniqueness of all people. Designed specifically with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in mind, the ultra-comfortable footwear collection features sensory-inclusive elements including a calming color palette and designs that focus on the senses of touch, sign and sound.

Vans Autism Awareness
According to a press release, in order to be more inclusive to sensory sensitivities, Vans worked with the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards to create designs utilizing Vans ComfyCush technology. 

Vans Autism Awareness

The company will donate a minimum of $100,000 from the Autism Awareness Collection to the A.skate Foundation. This organization teaches skateboarding to children on the spectrum at no cost to the families, provides grants to children with autism for skateboarding gear as well as promotes awareness and educates families about the therapeutic benefits of skateboarding. The proceeds from this collection enables A.skate to teach 4,000 children with autism how to skateboard and further builds on the inclusive and creative culture of skateboarding.

The Vans Autism Awareness Collection is available online and in Vans retail locations. 

—Jennifer Swartvagher

All photos courtesy of Vans

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