At the age of 12, he lost one of his legs to bone cancer. Since then he has devoted much of his professional and personal energy to working as an advocate for the civil rights of people with disabilities. He is an attorney and a Fellow on disability policy at Harvard University. Anitavee's Adaptive Apparel will stage the fashion show. The Columbus company, founded in 1996, specializes in clothing for individuals with disabilities.
Every garment is made to order based on an individual's personal measurements.
The models for the style show are current or former patients from Edwin Shaw Hospital's rehabilitation programs. Because space is limited for this free event, reservations will be taken. Earlier in the day Kennedy will be guest speaker at the Akron Roundtable luncheon in the ballroom at the Tangier Restaurant. Edwin Shaw Hospital for Rehabilitation is the only comprehensive and fully accredited rehabilitation hospital specializing in physical medicine rehabilitation, chemical dependency treatment and skilled nursing in northeast Ohio.