Archive for the ‘Parenting Ehlers-Danlos’ Category

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Pey Carter and Daughter Abigail Speak About Their EDS Children’s Book 

Posted on April 28, 2023

Pey Carter, a public speaker and author from Eau Claire, WI, and their daughter, Abigail Bailey, have a children’s book about Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome in the works: Bendy Bones and Stretchy Skin: An Ehlers-Danlos Story. In addition, Pey just finished a Kickstarter for an Ehlers-Danlos coloring book and is working on a memoir of their own. […]

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Zebra Mamas: Parenting a Child With EDS

Posted on April 26, 2023

The Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes (EDS) are a collection of heritable connective tissue disorders* that affect many organ systems and often come with several other conditions. It’s a genetic condition, which means many families manage the lives of several zebras simultaneously. Living with complex conditions such as EDS as an adult is challenging at the best of […]

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Parental Preparation for Securing Accommodations at K-12 School for Children with the Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes

Posted on March 28, 2023

Please note: the author is based in the United States, so these are resources available in the US. Check with your school or local government education office or website for processes available in your country. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is the law in the United States that ensures every child in public […]

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Unaccommodating Accommodations

Posted on February 26, 2023

I want to be okay. Some days I am. But some days, it feels like my words slosh about disjointed. My eyelids are heavy shades that won’t stay open. Pain suffuses every joint in my body, and the throbbing in my head makes it impossible to tolerate light or noise. Day-to-day is unpredictable, sometimes moment […]

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Mom with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Gets a Grant to Pay for a Scooter

Posted on April 6, 2015

This UK mom is now more mobile!  After receiving a grant for a scooter, she can now spend more quality time with her kids. By Tom Murphy of the Westmorland Gazette. AN EDEN mum-of-two who suffers from a life-changing syndrome is looking forward to regaining her independence after receiving a £500 grant to pay for a […]

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How Can Schools Better Understand Ehlers Danlos Syndrome?

Posted on March 30, 2015

The pressures from the school environment are difficult enough when a student is well.  EDS students have more challenges than the average student,and need the cooperation of the school administration and teachers.   By Jenny – Cheetahs In My Shoes “As both a parent of 2 children with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (or if it isn’t, something […]

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Ehlers Danlos Syndrome Featured in TV News Story – Watch Video

Posted on September 5, 2014

Megan is a talented artist with Hypermobile EDS. Watch her video story featured on a Philadelphia TV news station.  This is a good example of how patients can spread awareness of Ehlers Danlos Syndrome in their local communities. Watch the video EDS Awareness Notes:  In media reports, there tend to be some  inaccuracies or misleading statements. We wanted to […]

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Watch Ehlers-Danlos episode on “Good Morning America” – Video Link

Posted on November 29, 2013

“Good Morning America” reported about Ehlers-Danlos on Friday, 11/29/2013. We are providing a link to  Watch the VIDEO of the TV segment. EDS awareness is one positive outcome of the tragic story about the Huber family’s false allegations of child abuse.  Their daughter has been diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. Click here for this story  about the Huber family’s false allegations […]

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