Wheelchair covers are a perfect way to upgrade a costume experience. They’re made of stiff, decorated fabric so they are durable when you’re on the go but they can also transform your wheelchair into a vehicle! That means you can stay comfy in your regular mode of transportation while incorporating it into your look. You’re actually elevating the costume to the next tier. Who wouldn’t want to rush their way into the fun by riding in style with a matching car, ship, or even an animal? It might seem intimidating to put together, but they’re easy, adaptive costume covers thanks to plastic piping and simple-to-follow instructions. Take a look at a few of our wheelchair costume options!

The word "adaptive" isn't always the most obvious term! Figuring out what it means and, more importantly, how it makes a costume accessible shouldn't be tough. That's why we're trying to answer a few questions straight away so you know what to expect from these costumes, can find the right costume for everyone, and know how to get in and out of them, too! Check out these FAQs so you're starting out ahead of the accessible costume game!

What are some wheelchair costume ideas?

Wheelchair costumes can turn a wheelchair into a vehicle. It can be a perfect fit for a character known for zooming down the road. Combining a costume with a superhero wheelchair costume is more than just accessible—it completes the character!

How to make a wheelchair costume:

Wheelchair costumes are made with stiff felt and supportive plastic piping. Dowels connect together and the heavy-duty fabric fastens with hook and loop strips or fabric ties. That keeps all the wheelchair mechanisms accessible while transforming the appearance in a snap.

What are universal and adaptive Halloween costumes?

Accessible costumes are designed to make wearing a costume easy and fun for everyone. This includes people in wheelchairs, folks with sensitive skin, or those with medical devices that need to be easily accessed. They have many adaptive features other costumes may lack.

They may feature overlapping fabric or magnets instead of zippers. They can have generous cuts so you can wear your more familiar street clothes underneath or have soft linings to ensure comfort. Open backs and midsection pockets can make it easy to help someone else in or out of a costume while also providing covert and accessibility options for medical equipment!

How to make custom Halloween costumes with a walker:

The key to accessible costumes for people in leg braces are flexible openings! Costume pants may feature larger leg bottoms with hook and loop straps or overlapping fabric so a brace fits comfortably under the costume. This prevents a constricting feel and can even allow a costume to be put on with the leg brace already in place.

Costumes are incredibly fun, but they can be a bit of a drag if they don’t fit right, don’t feel that comfortable, or if you have to fuss and fumble to get them on in the first place. The key is accessibility! Our adaptive costumes are designed to be easy and fun to wear at every stage of the day or night. Your kiddo can hardly feel like you’re living out your Disney dream if the costume is distracting you from the fun. Inner linings can make costumes easy on sensitive skin (and just feel cool in general either way). Plus, covert pockets and adaptable design at the midsection and cuffs can make sure you never have to worry about whether the costumes will get in the way of your daily needs! If you’re looking to give a kid a really fun time, diving into Disney and Pixar Toy Story adventures or even feeling like a speedster, these accessible Halloween costumes can be the perfect answer for everyone.