Founded by Naa D. Nyanin after she experienced the lack of sanitation tools in schools, NDN International LLC develops and manufactures a patented portable hand-washing station for indoor or outdoor use without electricity or running water. The woman- and minority-owned small business builds accessibility into the design, including an ADA-compliant height and a touchless, motion-activated faucet for people with disabilities and settings where conventional plumbing is unavailable.
ADA-compliant height and design
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SoSoakRegistered nurse Paula Hennessy, a 43-year nursing veteran, founded SoSoak after witnessing how difficult it could be to bathe an elderly patient safely. The woman-owned company makes a U.S.-manufactured shower soaking chair that brings supported soaking to people who cannot easily use a bathtub.CINCINNATI, OH
Generation ConsciousGeneration Conscious develops package-free refill stations and liquidless hygiene products, bringing laundry detergent sheets to college residence halls through closed-loop systems. Founded by G.L. after growing up near a waste transfer station in Jamaica, Queens, the company pairs waste reduction with hygiene security and environmental justice for low-income and first-generation students. Generation Conscious is a certified minority-owned business enterprise with the City of New York and has trained and hired more than 200 first-generation, low-income students at over 25 partner institutions.
Clean + ComfortClean + Comfort grew from an autism parent’s years of developing practical bathroom supports for her son, Loukas. Today, the company creates Adaptive Hygiene™ tools for children, teens and young adults who benefit from visual learning, helping them build greater independence in daily self-care routines. Its approach is informed by real feedback from families and professionals rather than a one-size-fits-all program.OYSTER BAY, NY
CleanlogicFounded in 2006, Cleanlogic makes bath and body accessories that turn everyday cleansing into exfoliating skin care, including its dual-texture body and facial tools. The company pairs that work with a Purchase to Employ initiative: sales help fund training and jobs for people with disabilities, and a significant share of its Pennsylvania facility team is made up of disabled employees. Cleanlogic also uses functional Braille on its packaging and identifies as a minority-owned business.AUDUBON, PA