Help me get a new wheelchair!
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Hi there!
I am a disabled university student in the UK!
I have a rare connective tissue disorder called hEDS:
“The Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (EDS) are a group of 13 heritable connective tissue disorders. The conditions are caused by genetic changes that affect connective tissue. Each type of EDS has its own set of features with distinct diagnostic criteria. Some features are seen across all types of EDS, including joint hypermobility, skin hyperextensibility, and tissue fragility, bruising, digestive and muscle weakness”
I have hypermobile EDS: this means that: I experience daily chronic pain, fatigue, falls and other symptoms. My body cannot create connective tissue and as a result I am only able to walk for 15 minutes a day without collapsing or being in a lot of pain.
So, I’m a wheelchair user! However, my current chair is unfit to be used not only is it 20 years old but it is also not fit to my measurements meaning I can only use it a few hours a day. But, this fund should help me towards getting a chair that is custom to my measurements and improve my quality of life, living, education and mental health!
Any donations are so very appreciated!
Thanks for reading :)
I am a disabled university student in the UK!
I have a rare connective tissue disorder called hEDS:
“The Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (EDS) are a group of 13 heritable connective tissue disorders. The conditions are caused by genetic changes that affect connective tissue. Each type of EDS has its own set of features with distinct diagnostic criteria. Some features are seen across all types of EDS, including joint hypermobility, skin hyperextensibility, and tissue fragility, bruising, digestive and muscle weakness”
I have hypermobile EDS: this means that: I experience daily chronic pain, fatigue, falls and other symptoms. My body cannot create connective tissue and as a result I am only able to walk for 15 minutes a day without collapsing or being in a lot of pain.
So, I’m a wheelchair user! However, my current chair is unfit to be used not only is it 20 years old but it is also not fit to my measurements meaning I can only use it a few hours a day. But, this fund should help me towards getting a chair that is custom to my measurements and improve my quality of life, living, education and mental health!
Any donations are so very appreciated!
Thanks for reading :)
Organizer
Disabled Artist
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England