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Presenter

Institution: Liberty Ridge Media LLC
Position: Parent, Writer and Mac's Mom
Location: Lancaster, WI, United States
Education Credentials:

Parent

Financial Disclosure:

My own products will be included as resources within my presentation. I have created some CVI related resources. The Boy Who Reads in Bubbles cards. Furry The Little Penguins That Could, by Ann Yurcek and Furry The Little Penguin Who Cares., by Ann Yurcek

Experience

Ann Yurcek is a writer, mentor, speaker, and advocate for professionals, caregivers and individuals in the exceptional needs communities. She is a strong advocate for children with special needs in the foster care and adoption system. Ann and Jim are the loving parents of twelve children, seven with special needs. Their daughter, Becca, taught them how to make a difference for Mac, child number 12. Mac is a medical marvel and Furry: The Little Penguins That Could is written in the hope of supporting inclusion for children living with trauma, physical, emotional and intellectual challenges. A Mom's Choice Gold Award Winner. Ann has an extensive history in Advocacy and caring for children with complex needs for the last 35 years. Sharing his skills helping parents with helping them find resources and mentoring hundreds of families in special needs worlds.

Presentations