Accommodations

Four colorful walking canes decorated with charms lean together in a corner, used as mobility aids for someone with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS).

What Helped You After an EDS Diagnosis?

Being diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome can feel like a major feat to some. Maybe you’ve been advocating for a diagnosis for a while, or maybe this was a shock to you. In both scenarios, sometimes you get to the other side of the diagnostic process and realize it doesn’t just stop there. Now is the […]

Minimalist illustration of a young woman with pale pink bobbed hair working at an accessible office workstation with an ergonomic chair, footrest, raised laptop, wrist support, desk lamp, fan, water bottle, and cane. Coworkers sit at desks in the background.

Workplace Accommodations for Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome

Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) is a complex chronic condition that for many patients comes with some level of disability. It also often comes with other comorbidities (health conditions that occur alongside a primary diagnosis) such as dysautonomia or mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS). As there are 13 types of EDS and symptoms often manifest differently in […]

Minimalist illustration of a student wearing a knee brace, shorts, and a backpack walking toward a school with other students in the background.

The Other Back-to-School Checklist: Redefining a Successful School Year for Kids With EDS

As a mother of three children living with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, the start of a new school year has always brought a certain amount of anxiety. While many of my mom friends and their kids were shopping for new clothes and school supplies, excited about the possibilities of a fresh start, my back-to-school “to-do” list often […]

Illustration of a student with EDS using a cane as she heads to college, pulling a suitcase and carrying a zebra-themed tote bag. A campus building awaits in the distance, symbolizing independence, resilience, and pursuing higher education with a disability.

College Accommodations for Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome

  Going off to college is an exciting time, filled with new adventures and much more freedom, both personally and academically. However, it can also come with numerous challenges, particularly for students with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) and related conditions. On the positive side, increased independence means students with EDS may be able to manage some […]