In this article, readers are introduced to a rare disorder, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), an emerging disability that can substantially impair vocational functioning.
OBJECTIVE:
An overview of EDS and information about common co-occurring conditions are provided.
CONCLUSION:
Vocational implications of EDS are discussed, including functional limitations and recommended job accommodations. Strategies for illness self-management are explained, as well as potential interventions to improve career self-efficacy. Additional services to include in VR plans (e.g., peer supports, job development and placement services) are also examined.
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