Advocacy & Impact
Because Access, Identity, and Dignity Should Never Be Optional
At Inclusive Crowns, we’re not just filling a gap—we’re building a system that never should have excluded women in the first place.
Hair loss from medical conditions like cancer, alopecia, or autoimmune disease is not cosmetic. And yet, most insurance companies treat cranial prostheses (medical wigs) as optional luxuries. That misclassification denies women the coverage, quality, and dignity they deserve—especially Black and Brown women whose curl patterns and textures are rarely represented in the wig options available.
We’re working to change that.
What We're Fighting For
Policy change
Policy change at the state and federal level to reclassify cranial prostheses as durable medical equipment, not cosmetic items
Insurance equity
Insurance equity so women are no longer forced to choose between a natural-looking wig and other essential care
Educational partnerships
Educational partnerships with nonprofits, cancer centers, and alopecia organizations to inform patients, families, and providers about cranial prosthesis options and rights
Workforce development
Workforce development through our CultivateHER™ training program, which teaches marginalized women how to design, construct, and customize medical wigs—turning care into career
Building the Future: Local Manufacturing with Purpose
We envision a future where affirming cranial prostheses are made right here in the U.S., designed with intention and made with materials that are:
- Free from carcinogens, allergens, and irritants
- Ethically sourced
- Culturally responsiveto the full range of curl patterns and textures
As part of our CultivateHER™ initiative, we are laying the groundwork for a local manufacturing facility that doesn’t just make wigs—it makes equity, jobs, and dignity part of the product.
Collaboration Over Competition
We proudly partner with other nonprofits serving women with cancer and alopecia and other medical conditions to:
Raise awareness
Raise awareness about medical wig options
Education
Provide hands-on guidance with wig selection, fitting, and care
Share resources
Share resources for emotional and identity-based healing
Because it takes a village to change a system—and every woman deserves to feel seen, supported, and whole.
