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A Sweet Stop in Boise: How a Candy Shop Is Changing Lives and Why We Want to Help
When my son John and I travel to speak at conferences, we always look for local businesses that align with…
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AI Is Not the Enemy — It’s a New Tool for Empowering People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
There’s no shortage of fear surrounding artificial intelligence. Many worry that AI will take away jobs—especially routine jobs—and make it…
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What the ADA Means to My Son John and to All of Us Who Believe in Possibility
On July 26, 1990, President George H. W. Bush signed the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) into law. At the…
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“You See, I Can Do Anything”: Why Representation Matters for People with Differing Abilities
When we talk about inclusion in the workplace, we often focus on policies, accessibility, and hiring practices, all essential. But…
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John and Mark X. Cronin to Headline Project Outreach’s Night of Change and MERGE Conference in Alabama
This July, we’re heading to Mobile, Alabama and we couldn’t be more excited. We’ve been invited by Project Outreach Gulf…
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Standing by Our Values: Why We’ll Keep Selling Pride Socks
How can a message of inclusion bring such division? How can a message of love bring out such hate? These…
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What Drives Your Organization? Start with Purpose.
Why does your organization exist, not what you do, but why? What’s the heartbeat behind what you do? Saying you…
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How We Hire our Warehouse Staff and Create Meaningful Jobs for People with Differing Abilities
At John’s Crazy Socks, we sell more than just socks, we’re in the business of spreading happiness. That mission lives…
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Is it an Accommodation or an Innovation?
Many business leaders have told me they hesitate to hire people with disabilities because they worry about the accommodations involved.…
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A Litle More Joy, A Little More Empathy
“Emotional intelligence is inclusion. It is the ability to be your true self and be accepted. Emotional intelligence is a…