University Students with EDS

Minimal watercolor-style illustration of a woman touching her throat while speaking, with a subtle view of the larynx and soft, broken sound waves suggesting difficulty speaking.

Is Your Voice Changing? Why EDS Might Be to Blame 

When people think about the body systems affected by Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), the voice box probably isn’t one of the first things that comes to mind. People with EDS often learn that connective tissue plays a role in far more parts of the body than they initially realized, and yet they may still be surprised […]

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 […]