By Jenny Wells-Hosley
Sep 20, 2024
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Sept. 20, 2024) — When Mack Thompson first arrived at the University of Kentucky, adjusting to campus life presented unique challenges. Like many first-year students, he faced the usual hurdles of navigating a new environment. And as a person living with multiple disabilities — including Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome and suspected ADHD and autism — those challenges were even more complex. His health and limited mobility often created barriers to connecting with fellow students and building a sense of community.
