63 Special Needs and Yearnings with William H. McCann, Jr.

About this episode

The episode features a conversation with William H. McCann, Jr. about his experiences navigating the school system for children with special needs in the 1960s.

Episode 63 Helping children with special needs navigate the school system in Lexington in the early 60's was challenging. In this conversation we'll hear from Bill McCann about how his family found a solution that worked for him. Today he is a playwright, member of the Dramatists Guild, a poet, flash fiction writer, essaysist, and occasional radio host. He's earned multiple college degress and teaches college classes on writing. Drop in on our conversation after I've asked Bill where he was born and raised. Show notes with links are on my website at https://bluegrassregionvoicesandviews.com/yearnings

People in this episode

Guest: William H. McCann, Jr

Topics covered

• special needs
• education
• playwriting
• writing
• family

Keywords

• Lexington
• school system
• playwright
• poet
• college classes

Mentioned in this episode

Products: writing

Places: Lexington

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