Authors Jaime Lynn Ferrucio and Jennifer Degl: Disability and Motherhood

Come hang with us in a judgement free zone for open dialogue and to learn about raising a child with multiple disabilities. Listen to the highs, lows and survival methods (like humor) that make the days a little easier and life’s chaos a little brighter.

Jaime Lynn is a lighthearted writer who shares her ups and downs of raising two girls, one with special needs. She invites you into her heart and home and puts a positive spin on the daily struggles that would be devastating to many.

Jennifer Degl is the mother of four, including a micro preemie who was born at 23 weeks gestation, and the founder of Speaking for Moms & Babies, Inc. Her mission is to educate the public on maternal and neonatal health issues. She is the author of three books and several articles in the Journal of Pediatrics, Journal of Perinatology, Frontiers in Pediatrics, and more. Jennifer is also a passionate public speaker, an active member of the International Neonatal Consortium Leadership Team and the co-chair of the International Children's Advisory Network Parent Chapter. Jennifer is also the President of the NICU Parent Network and seves on the Board of Directors for the NIDCAP Federation International. Jennifer is the creator and coordinator of Maria’s Hope, the NICU parent mentor program at Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital at Westchester Medical Center in NY and she has been working in public education for over 25 years.