about the Book

They Created Us by Denise Mercado
Denise Mercado is the author of They Created Us. The book details her family’s journey through the disability world that begins with her second son’s encounter with Hflu meningitis at six months of age. Through this journey, you will learn the complexities of the bureaucracy along with strategies to maneuver through a sometimes unresponsive system. Special Education, Medicaid Waivers, EPSDT, and Independent Case Management are all part of a family’s world when their child experiences disabilities.

This family’s journey uncovers injustices and allows the opportunity for basic rights to be realized throughout systems that were put in place to help children with disabilities.

They Created Us can be purchased through www.barnesandnoble.com, www.amazon.com or www.authorhouse.com.

Wonderful ,Informational and Heart warming, December 15, 2006

i just received this book and it is excellent. Very informational and heart warming. Full of useful information. What a touching journey that this family has endured. Kudos to the author and her Husband. This book will touch anyone with a special needs child.

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