From High School to College?

Bean's 9th Grade Art Project

If navigating the smaller scale of a middle school was too much and conquering a high school proved to be an obstacle, how on earth will a person with EDS manage college?
That is the question we are facing, now. This is the time in the high school process that kids begin thinking about college, planning for tests, thinking about narrowing down a future.
While this is not easy for any teen, I suspect the difficulty multiplies with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome forcing itself into the mix. As a parent, some things that I am focusing on are to encourage my little zebra to seek her interests and to look toward a future. That is the key takeaway. Even when facing these obstacles, the future will hold joy and it is worth pursuit.
The second thing I think about is a school that is near home. It is unrealistic to think that Bean will be fine in a dorm without help that is very near by. So, close to home. We are lucky in Chicago area as there are many great schools right here. Great.
Third, size of campus and accessibility are very important. There will be times when a wheelchair will be needed and in winter in Chicago, not all campuses will be manageable. Some will come out as clear winners for their thoughtfulness when it comes to accessibility.
We will be talking with the school support about this process and attending college fair for disabilities. In addition, we'll get to a point where we narrow down the options and when we do, I will come back and share. I would love to hear from you to know what has been helpful in this process!