Runway of Dreams
Sonia Green is an accomplished writer, director, and producer with extensive experience in film and creative projects. At Freewater Productions, Sonia contributed as a member, writer, and director, while also directing a music video for artist Jack Taylor. As a team lead at Lightwood Entertainment, Sonia pitched an original script and initiated preproduction. Notable projects include producing the web series "Directions Not Included," achieving approximately 800 views. Sonia actively engages with the Duke University community through roles on the Student Advisory Board and as an opinion writer for the Duke Chronicle. Additional involvement includes videography for the Duke University Football Team and participation as a DukeEngage Volunteer in Brazil. Sonia holds a Bachelor's degree in African-American/Black Studies from Duke University and has furthered education at prestigious institutions including the USC School of Cinematic Arts.
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Runway of Dreams
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The Runway of Dreams Foundation was founded in 2014 by Mindy Scheier - a fashion designer and mother of a child with a disability. Her journey began when her son Oliver, who has a rare form of Muscular Dystrophy, wanted to wear jeans to school like his friends, but couldn’t manage the buttons and zippers. That night, she used her background in design to adapt a pair that not only met his needs but increased his confidence and independence. She realized then that millions of people around the world must also be struggling to access stylish clothing that meets their needs. She began to envision a world where all styles of clothing were available with adaptations that would make them accessible for people with disabilities and that adaptive clothing would become as commonplace as petite and plus size. After spending 20 years in the fashion industry, Mindy decided to combine her experience and her passion by creating Runway of Dreams. Founded on the basis that clothing is a basic human need, Runway of Dreams develops, delivers, and supports programs and events that celebrate people’s differences, break down stereotypes, highlight the need for mainstream adaptive apparel, and showcase people with disabilities in fashion. Through our campaign for inclusion, national adaptive runway shows featuring models with varying disabilities, scholarships for the next generation of adaptive designers, wardrobe grants and apparel donations for organizations serving people with disabilities in need, and college clubs across the country, Runway of Dreams is bringing positive visibility to a disability, leading a movement of inclusion in the apparel industry, and empowering people with disabilities with confidence, independence, and style. Our mission fills a void that no other charitable organization is currently addressing.