The Story Behind Every Bailey Bug Product
Bailey Bug was not created as a business idea. It was created out of lived experience.
This story is the reason our products exist and why they are designed differently.
Bailey’s Story.
Bailey (May 20th, 1996 - February 23rd, 2017) was born with Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome, a rare form of epilepsy. She was legally deaf, blind and used a wheelchair her entire life. However, this never stopped her from radiating love and warmth through every ounce of her body. Although she never spoke a word, we heard her loud and clear. She never took a step, but traveled through all of our hearts.
Bailey is a daughter, a sister and an inspiration to us all. In her innocence, she gave to us a living model of some of the characteristics which we all strive for; trust, love, patience and hope. Though her journey was full of obstacles, she overcame every challenge with strength and grace.
Bailey made us all understand a deeper, unselfish love; a connection without words, free of judgment and always with grace. Her story needs to be heard; her pure love needs to be shared. Bailey's life was short if measured in years but long if measured in the acts of goodness and accomplishment that she generated in so many others. Bailey will be missed, treasured and always in our hearts.
Her touch has never been so warm.
What Bailey’s Story Taught Us
Bailey’s life revealed something we could not ignore.
Traditional clothing is not designed for wheelchair users.
This creates daily challenges not only for individuals, but for the caregivers and teams supporting them.
Why Bailey Bug exists today
Dressing can be time consuming
Caregivers experience unnecessary frustration
Less time spent during transitions
Easier dressing process
Better experience for residents