As we head into the holiday season, the search is on for meaningful gifts, especially ones that make everyday life a little easier. For millions of people with disabilities, something as simple as putting on a pair of shoes can be a daily struggle. That’s why RWJBarnabas Health’s Children’s Specialized Hospital (CSH) partnered with BILLY Footwear to create the BILLY Limitless, a fully adaptive shoe designed with direct input from CSH clinicians, patients, and families. The sneaker style blends comfort and accessibility, making them a thoughtful gift for the whole family (including grandparents). Plus, BILLY Limitless shoes are eligible for HSA/FSA dollars (a great way to use up those funds before the end of the year) and are PDAC-approved for certain conditions, so that they may be covered under some insurance plans. Read on for more about BILLY Limitless and the partnership between RWJBarnabas Health Children’s Specialized Hospital. (featured photo credit: BILLY Limitless)

BILLY Footwear: Meet the BILLY Limitless

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A shoe for all

The Center for Discovery, Innovation, and Development (CDID) at Children’s Specialized Hospital, which is part of the Children’s Health network at RWJBarnabas Health, has teamed up with BILLY Footwear to launch a new shoe called BILLY Limitless. This shoe was designed with insights from the hospital’s clinicians, patients, and families, in collaboration with the BILLY Footwear team, showcasing a joint focus on creating a shoe that’s inclusive and comfortable for everyone. BILLY Limitless is especially helpful for kids and adults dealing with challenges like autism, diabetes, gout, arthritis, cerebral palsy, and sensory issues. But what’s great about it is that anyone looking for a comfy, supportive shoe will find something to love. It has a cool, stylish look that works for both kids and adults, along with cushioned insoles, removable inserts, and a full-wrap zipper for easy on-and-off access for all ability levels. Plus, the durable clove sole offers solid support and stability.

The BILLY Limitless is for everyone

BILLY Limitless was created with style and therapy in mind, leaning into the expertise of Children’s Specialized Hospital clinicians. “I was thrilled to be included in the design of BILLY Limitless,” said Katherine Bentley, MD, Section Chief of Pediatric Physiatry and Director of the Chronic Pain Management Program, Children’s Specialized Hospital. “Many of my patients wear BILLY shoes in addition to my son Elliot, who has a rare form of epilepsy that causes him to have some trouble with balance, developmental delays, low muscle tone, and he also wears ankle braces. BILLY shoes are great because he can put them on himself, and since they’re so stylish, he doesn’t feel different from other kids. Bringing BILLY Limitless to market as another inclusive and fashionable option for the patients and families we serve has been an incredible accomplishment, both personally and professionally.” Adults can wear these too, with styles for men and women (great for grandparents, too!)

How giving the gift of BILLY Limitless helps everyone

Put BILLY Limitless at the top of your gift giving list and you’ll do good too—95% of initial sales of BILLY Limitless will be given to Children’s Specialized Hospital to support programs and services for children living with unique healthcare challenges across New Jersey and beyond. Do you have HSA/FSA dollars you need to use by the end of the year? Use them to BILLY Limitless sneakers for kids and adults. Also, BILLY Limitless is now PDAC-approved for certain conditions, making it eligible for insurance coverage.

About Children’s Specialized Hospital

Children’s Specialized Hospital, part of the Children’s Health network at RWJBarnabas Health, is the nation’s leading provider of inpatient and outpatient care for children and young adults from birth to 21 years of age facing special health care challenges – from chronic illnesses and complex physical disabilities like brain and spinal cord injuries to a full scope of developmental, behavioral, and mental health concerns. Across our many New Jersey-based locations, our pediatric specialists partner with families to make our innovative therapies and medical treatments more personalized and effective so that each child can reach their full potential.

About the Center for Discovery, Innovation & Development

The mission of the Center for Discovery, Innovation & Development (CDID) is to develop, innovate, and discover solutions that advance the lives of children, adolescents, and young adults with special health needs and their families worldwide. CDID transforms health and healthcare by creating disruptive, positive change through the discovery, development, growth, and commercialization of innovative care products, services, collaborations, and ideas. CDID aims to improve overall well-being and quality of life, embracing accelerated innovative principles and strategies that focus on the human experience to identify needs and design solutions to meet them.