Self-Advocate Businesses

No Rulz Art was created to provide a social and recreational atmosphere for persons with differing abilities to have an outlet for creativity while gaining meaningful employment. With each artist as a business stakeholder, we are committed to demonstrating that everyone is capable of contributing when given the opportunity. Our extensive inventory of tie-dye apparel ensures that we have the perfect tie-dye garment to showcase your personality.

Precious Kreations, Inc. was founded in 2020 during the COVID-19 Pandemic by Precious who happens to have Down syndrome and her mother. PK offers fashionable jewelry such as earrings, necklaces, charms and bracelets wearable by children and adults. In addition a full jewelry collection, t-shirts, hair accessories and more. Precious is a Diva Fashionista shouting “Just because you have a disAbility; does not mean you can't be stylish”.

Queen Semone Jewelry represents Down syndrome and is home made with the help of a person with Down syndrome. This company is owned by an entrepreneur with Down syndrome . Please check out our website for our collection of jewelry and other products!

I started Raquel Beautiful to inspire others to value others and themselves! I make hand created and custom designed jewelry and t-shirts, each with a special note that says “You are beautiful!” When you purchase an item from me, a portion of the proceeds goes to provide inspirational items for those that are struggling with challenges and to benefit charitable organizations.

I want the world to know that having Down syndrome isn't that big of a deal. I design every shirt with a message, and It's my message. Nobody tells me what to say on my shirts. Let's all laugh, because that's my favorite thing, and I bet its your favorite thing too. Let your shirt speak for you. It's about the positive message and shouting your value because you belong. You rock!

Maxine creates beautiful headbands by hand, putting love and her signature #Sparkles into every piece. Each artisan headband is a one-of-a-kind statement piece and by purchasing from Maxine, you make a statement, too. Wearing your Sparkles by Maxine headband shows you believe in the talent and value of people with disabilities

Kelly is a young lady with Down syndrome and this company was created to assist Kelly in leading a fulfilled and productive life after school came to an end for her. She loves fashion, style and bling, so what better way to express that than to create fashionable jewelry! Special Sparkle is a mother/daughter team where we work together to design and Kelly makes all the jewelry!

Welcome to Teddy's Ts! Here you'll find T-shirts and buttons that let you express how you feel about justice, peace, and civil rights for everyone, but especially for people with disabilities. Look over the designs – you're sure to find a message that touches your heart, and that you want to wear with pride.

The Spotlight Project is a bracelet company with the mission of raising employment for individuals with an intellectual or developmental disability. They aim to shine a light on their amazing talents and positive contributions to the workforce, with the goal of inspiring other companies to follow in our footsteps.

Trista Kutcher started Trista's Sunshine Company in 2019 as a hobby but it quickly grew to a business model that lives both online and in stores in the Charleston area. Trista's product line has grown to include Trista totes, beach bags, Charleston fabric baskets, headbands, scrunchies, bowties, and baby burping cloths among many other items. Trista's main message is that she wants everyone to “be someone's sunshine” and spread happiness and now she does that through her love and talent as a sewing artist and business owner.