Jan 21, 2019
1 in 40 Americans are on the autism spectrum. These families are dealing with many of the same difficulties, struggles, and challenges that Derek and his family have dealt with. Join us as Derek Volk shares his journey from a dad’s perspective.
Derek Volk is the author of the internationally acclaimed Amazon
bbestseller Chasing the Rabbit: A Dad’s Life Raising a Son on the
Spectrum. Derek is a Maine businessman, sa upporter of Autism
awareness, volunteer and philanthropist who, along with his family,
was recently named the 2015 Spurwink “Humanitarian of the Year.”
He is currently the president and co-owner of Volk Packaging
Corporation, a third generation, family owned, corrugated box
manufacturer in Biddeford, Maine. His own company currently employs
those who are deaf and on the autism spectrum.
A speech communications major at the University of Maine at Orono,
Derek has always been comfortable speaking to an audience. Since
2012, Derek has hosted a Saturday morning radio talk show on WLOB
1310AM in Portland, Maine. His show can be heard online at
www.derekvolkshow.com and through podcasts available on iTunes and
Stitcher.
Derek has been happily married to his high school sweetheart, Amy,
for 29 years. Amy and Derek are the proud parents of four children.
Their son, Dylan, is 27-years-old and the inspiration behind
Chasing the Rabbit. They also have three daughters, Mariah (24),
Lilly (20) and Serena (14).
Derek’s book and more information is available at
www.chasingtherabbit.org and his son's recently released sequel is
available at www.volkbooks.com
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