Archive for the ‘Parenting Ehlers-Danlos’ Category

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]
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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Posted on August 5, 2014
EDS caregiver, Carrie Brazier, has been nominated for an award recognizing positive role models – the “Young People of the Year” (YOPEY) award. “She is very selfless and puts everybody else first. If she was not here I could not function,” says her proud EDS mom. By Victoria West. “A carer who has helped raise money for […]