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New York State Needs to Make Entrepreneurship an Option for All
Our economy depends on the contributions of entrepreneurs as they start new businesses, solve problems, create jobs and provide new tax revenues. States recognize the importance of entrepreneurship and provide programs and funding to support it. But one group is often left out: people with differing abilities. Entrepreneurship should be an option for everyone, including…
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Sock Guys, the Award-Winning Documentary Short about John, Mark and John’s Crazy Socks, Is Now Available for All to See for Free
Filmmaker Katie Turinski created Sock Guys, a documentary short, that tells the story about how John and his father Mark created John’s Crazy Socks. Before, you had to attend a film festival to see Sock Guys, now Katie has made it available on Vimeo for all to enjoy. People watch it and weep, laugh and walk away…
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Our Son Was Born with Down Syndrome. This Is the Line I Wish We Weren’t Told Repeatedly.
This article originally appeared in the Huffington Post. Our youngest son, John, was born in the middle of the night in a community hospital. Moments after his birth, I held our newborn in my arms as I had his two older brothers, bent over him and wept with tears of joy. He was so tiny,…
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An Open Letter to Elon Mussk on the Use of the R-Word
An Open Letter to Elon Musk Elon Musk has once again decided to use the R-word, this time to insult a person who disagreed with him on X. As the father of a young man with Down syndrome, an advocate for people with differing abilities and an employer of people with differing abilities, I felt…
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John and Mark X. Cronin Address Future Medical Professionals at the University of Houston
Too often, doctors and medical professionals struggle to communicate effectively with patients who have a disability and their families. This can translate into people with disabilities not receiving the care they need. The University of Houston College of Optometry is working to change this situation and they invited John and Mark X. Cronin, co-founders of…
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John and Mark X. Cronin Inspire at the Together We Can Conference in Longview, Washington
John and Mark X. Cronin, the father-son duo behind John’s Crazy Socks, returned to the Together We Can Conference in Longview, Washington, to deliver an inspiring keynote address. Organized by Life Works/The Arc of Cowlitz County, this annual event celebrates individuals with differing abilities and their contributions to the community. Following their impactful presentation last…
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John and Mark X. Cronin Speak at GiGi’s Playhouse in Phoenix, Arizona
John and Mark X. Cronin, co-founders of John’s Crazy Socks, spoke at GiGi’s Playhouse in Phoenix/Scottsdale. The father-son team shared their personal and business journey with self-advocates, families, and supporters. Their message highlighted what people with Down syndrome can achieve and offered encouragement to individuals and families navigating similar paths. John Cronin emphasized, “I have…
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Bringing Inspiration and Inclusion to the Forefront: John and Mark X. Cronin Keynote at Chesapeake Human Resources Association
John and Mark X. Cronin, co-founders of the internationally recognized social enterprise John’s Crazy Socks, captivated the audience at the Chesapeake Human Resources Association’s (CHRA) annual conference with their heartfelt keynote speech. This father-son duo, celebrated for their mission of spreading happiness and promoting inclusion, shared stories that left attendees both inspired and empowered. Using…
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Meet John and Mark: The Father-Son Duo Inspiring Audiences Everywhere
Have you ever heard a speech that made you laugh, cry, and cheer all at once? That’s exactly what John and Mark X. Cronin do when they speak at events. These two aren’t just any speakers – they’re the founders of John’s Crazy Socks, which they bootstrapped into the biggest sock store in the world!…
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John and Mark’s Advocacy Journey: Taking their Mission to Washington D.C.
John and Mark Cronin recently took their message of inclusion and empowerment to the nation’s capital. The co-founders of John’s Crazy Socks spent several days in Washington D.C. advocating for people with differing abilities.
