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Runway of Dreams to Host Landmark New York Fashion Week Runway Show

Published: Jul 28, 2026
Average read time: 2 minutes

NEW YORK, NY — Runway of Dreams, an organization of Fedcap, today announced it will host its biggest runway show of the year on September 14, 2026 during New York Fashion Week. Located at Center 415, the show will mark the organization's largest industry stage to-date and will be the culmination of three national runway shows through Abilities Expo 2026 in Los Angeles, New York, and Chicago.

Leading fashion brands will debut adaptive collections on the runway, many of which have been certified with the GAMUT Seal of Approval™. Runway of Dreams' 2026 NYFW runway show is part of the 2026 National Runway Series to showcase adaptive and universal design on one of the industry's most prominent stages.

"New York Fashion Week has long set the tone for where the industry is headed," said Christine McMahon, President and CEO of Fedcap, parent organization of Runway of Dreams. "Bringing adaptive fashion to that stage in front of the industry's most influential audience is a reflection of how far this movement has come and the standard it is setting."

"What began as a deeply personal mission of finding clothes my son could wear with confidence has grown into a movement the industry can no longer ignore," said Mindy Scheier, Founder of Runway of Dreams. "Bringing the 2026 National Runway Series to its close at NYFW with such incredible brands who prioritize accessibility is a reflection of how far we have come and how much further this standard will reach."

To attend and get involved, tickets and sponsorship opportunities are available at events.runwayofdreams.org.

About Fedcap

For nearly ninety years, The Fedcap Group has developed scalable, innovative, and potentially disruptive solutions to some of society's most pressing needs. The Fedcap Group drives economic mobility through four practice areas — education, workforce development, health, and economic development — and works in partnership with federal, state, and local government to improve the way services are designed, funded, and delivered. For more information visit www.fedcapgroup.org.

About Runway of Dreams

Runway of Dreams is a public charity empowering people with disabilities to have confidence and self-expression through inclusion in fashion and beauty. Through large-scale runway shows, campaigns, and educational programs, Runway celebrates innovation and advocates for universal access to fashion and beauty. Runway's GAMUT Seal of Approval is a first-of-its-kind industry certification to authentically engage with companies to create products for, and represent the disability community. For more information visit www.runwayofdreams.org.

Contact: Jim Malatras, 212-727-4200, JMalatras@fedcap.org

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