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On my very first day of class, I decided to address the elephant, or rather, the wheelchair, in the room. I explained to my middle school science students that I have Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, a connective tissue disorder I’ve had since birth, as well as recent spinal injuries that have caused a mobility impairment, which is why I use a wheelchair and/or forearm crutches. Then I invited them to ask me anything, as long as the questions were respectful.
The hands shot up…