Buffalo State student Robin Powers has not let her diagnosis of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) stop her from living her best life as she pursues her degree in Biochemical Psychology with a minor in Chemistry.
Robin has volunteered her time to EDS advocacy and awareness serving as a rare disease Advocate with the EDS Cares Network; as an Ambassador at Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute for rare, undiagnosed and chronic diseases; and has attended multiple medical conferences with the National Organization for Rare Disorders.
Her children’s book: Chronicles of Zazzles: Connective Tissue Issues is available in the campus bookstore and online retailers and celebrates EDS awareness.
Student Accessibility Services or SAS ensures that Buffalo State students with disabilities receive the academic accommodations and services they are legally entitled to. Additionally, SAS is dedicated to making sure that all aspects of college life are accessible to students with disabilities, and providing training and education to the campus community.
The Buffalo State College Student Accessibility Services (SAS) office is committed to providing access and supports for students with disabilities. We seek to develop strong self-advocacy skills and prepare students for post collegiate experiences. SAS strongly affirms that diversity of abilities in the college community is a source of excellence, enrichment, and strength.
