ABOUT US

OUR MISSION

Our brand is based off two ideas, consisting of "Enable the Disabled", and "Rewrite the Assumptions".  We want to create representation for those who are handicapped, disabled, or have special needs.  Building a brand for them, by someone in similar situation.  In hopes to instill, and encourage those to take a chance, and embrace their disability.  So that they learn who they are beyond it, and embrace their fullest potential.  While helping them realize that this world is vast, and there is a place for them in society.  By spreading this message, we hope to rewrite those assumptions that negatively connotate those that handicap, disabled, and blessed to be different.

With this clothing brand, we believe we can be a pillar of change.  This is our goal, and together, disabled or not, we can make a difference.

 

WHY SPINNY BRAND CO. WAS STARTED.

Over the past few years, I’ve been able to create a brand for myself and my toy business.  Throughout my career, I’ve never fully ignored, but never embraced the being in a wheelchair aspect of it. Not really tried to draw attention to it. Even the name “ spinners” wasn’t exactly intentional in regards to me being in a wheelchair, it just kind of worked that way. But I feel as time has gone on, I’ve grown and see the world differently.

What I’ve seen is that, there aren’t many organizations, businesses, clothings brands, movies, music, etc, run or marketed or accommodating to handicap/disabled/special needs people.  Not to say, that accommodations aren’t met, but the requirements met, are always the bare minimum.  I started to see that there's many assumptions by people, who are not disabled, nor have anyone close to them who are.  Many of these assumptions are that, disabled people don’t exactly live lives, the way normal people do, or perhaps maybe not even at all.  Assumptions such as we don’t go out or have fun, or stay out past a certain time. That people in wheelchairs, “can’t feel our legs” even tho there are many factors as to why we are chair bound, or don't have full movement.  That we don’t have a voice, when it comes to speaking up for ourselves.  Yet when we do, we come across as bitter, angry, seeking empathy or feeling sorry for ourselves. That we can’t be independent and accomplish things on our own. That we aren’t mentally sound enough to be our own person and separate ourselves from our disabilities.  These and so much more.  The disability itself doesn’t define us, it's just a characteristic of us that we can either ignore or embrace.

So with that I’ve chosen to embrace it. I Christian Leal, aka "Spinny", "Spinners", decided to start my own clothing brand.  A new brand is upon us. Directed, marketed, towards those disabled. An accumulation of jokes, slogans, taglines, graphics, and even stories told on clothing from people who are disabled or handicapped in some way. Doesn’t have to be physical. Any disability under the sun. The stories deserve to be told. Whether its by them or a loved one. A clothing line where those who are fortunate to be blessed with the gift of being different, can feel represented. Representation isn’t just about being seen, it’s about being chosen. In this case, chosen to show that there is more to be offered to this world than your societal norms. A clothing line created to enable the disabled, spark confidence in those who feel like their being held down by their disability, and show representation in society, and rewrite those assumptions that are put onto those that are disabled. That boundaries can be broken, and those different can make an impact. Actions speak louder than words, but words can be a haven for those unable to act themselves.

You do not have to be disabled to support. You just have to have an open mind and believe that changes can and need to be made. I have high hopes for this, and whether it takes off or not, I am glad to be able to say I tried.

MY MESSAGE TO THOSE IN SIMILAR SITUATIONS AS MYSELF

I encourage those living with the same condition as me, to take a “step” back and reevaluate.   Are you living your life to the fullest extent, or are you holding back?  Is there things you want to do but been too fearful to try?  I invite you to take the chance on yourself.   See how your life improves and what doors lie ahead.  & to those loved ones, afraid to let go.  It’s time.  Let your loved one explore their limitations themselves, instead of deciding for them.  Let them build the strength to challenge them.  Because without trying, you’ll never know.