Disability as an essay topic? Past experiences? Advice please

<p>I am an ivy-league hopeful with a severe disability. I have a rare genetic skin disorder called Epidermolysis Bullosa. In essence, I don't have the protein that holds my layers of skin together. I have blisters and sores everywhere and wear bandages. My fingers are fused together from all the scar tissue.</p>

<p>With that being said...</p>

<p>I've never let such hardships interfere with my goals and dreams. Most who have EB are wheelchair bound, yet I took dance classes for three years. I'm #2 in my class and have taken 8 AP's and am taking 7 during my senior year. I'm an Obama campaign intern and have worked at the library of Congress. I am also a camp counselor for kids with severe skin disorders.</p>

<p>As you can see...Nothing stops me</p>

<p>My question is, is having such a severe disorder and still accomplishing so much constitute as a hook? My mom thinks I shouldn't even mention I have a disorder, that it may either do nothing to help me or even hurt my chances. Any advice? I was planning on writing my essay on overcoming such obstacles...why should a slip up in my DNA prevent me from living the life I always intended to?</p>

<p>Anyone else been down this road before? What where the outcomes?</p>

<p>Any help would be great.</p>

<p>Oh, I might add, as far as self-identifying goes, I'm not sure if that is an issue or not for me. There is def. no way of hiding it. They'll find out sooner or later as soon as they look at me, so when the interview comes it's an automatic out.</p>