Knowledge should be accessible to everyone.
VALID was created to improve awareness, understanding, and recognition of hEDS, HSD, invisible conditions, and the people who live with them.
For that reason, all educational content on VALID is freely accessible to everyone. Articles, guides, resources, research summaries, and community information are available without a subscription or account.
No paywalls, no premium content, no hidden resources.
If you choose to create an account or support VALID financially, you are helping sustain the project, not unlocking essential information.
Level 0 – Anonymous Access
Anyone can browse VALID freely and anonymously, with no access restrictions.
All content published on VALID is available to anyone for free without requiring any form of identification, including:
- Articles and guides
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Research summaries
- Resource directories
- Community and event listings
Level 1 – Subscriber
Stay informed and receive new content directly in your inbox.
Subscribers receive email updates whenever new articles, resources, research summaries, communities, or events are published.
Benefits
- Email newsletter
- Notifications about new articles
- Updates on research, resources, communities, and events
Level 2 – Contributor
Participate in the site's discussions.
VALID encourages respectful discussions and the sharing of lived experiences. A small contribution helps reduce spam and supports a healthier community environment.
Benefits
Everything included in Subscriber, plus:
- Ability to comment on articles
- Participate in community discussions
Level 3 – Supporter
Help VALID cover its operational costs.
Supporters make it possible for VALID to remain accessible to everyone while covering the costs of hosting, research, content creation, accessibility improvements, and future growth.
Benefits
Everything included in Contributor, plus:
- Directly support the long-term sustainability of VALID
- Early access to selected projects or initiatives, when available
- Optional recognition as a Supporter
- The knowledge that you're helping VALID remain free and accessible to everyone
Why isn't content restricted to paying members?
Many people living with invisible conditions already face barriers to information, care, and support.
VALID exists to remove barriers, not create new ones.
Those who are able to contribute financially help make it possible for everyone else to access the same information, regardless of their circumstances.
Thank you for helping make that possible.
Because invisible doesn't mean imaginary.