For millions of Americans, a bill introduced last week in Congress is a path to greater independence. The Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Savings Penalty Elimination Act would increase asset limits to $10,000 for individual beneficiaries, $20,000 for married couples, and annually adjust for inflation.
John Cronin, the co-founder of John’s Crazy Socks, joined the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) NYC Buddy Walk® celebrating people with Down syndrome.
Hundreds of people from across the country and around the world gather in Times Square for the video and John Cronin, founder of John’s Crazy Socks, and his family were among those joining the fun.
Did you know that more than 140,000 Americans are being paid less than minimum wage simply because they have a disability? Some are paid as little as $0.25 an hour. And not only is this legal, but it is also done with the blessing of the US government. Organizations are allowed to treat these workers as if they are sub-human. This is done in all of our names and it is time we put a stop to it. It is time to eliminate the sub-minimum wage.
John Cronin, co-founder of John’s Crazy Socks, is a strong advocate for the rights of people with Down syndrome. It is not surprising that John jumped at an invitation to join a call with self-advocates from the United Kingdom to share experiences and discuss approaches to self-determination.
Today is a big day for our family. On July 26, 1990, President George H.W. Bush signed into law the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Supported by Democrats and Republicans, this legislation changed the world for millions of people including the life our son John and our entire family. The ADA recognized the contributions that people with disabilities make and gave them access to all aspects of public life.
We have just had a win in addressing Alzheimer’s among people with Down syndrome. The FDA has FDA given full approval for the use a new drug, Leqembi, for the treatment of early Alzheimer’s disease. And the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced they will provide reimbursement for the drug.
John and Mark X. Cronin, co-founders of John’s Crazy Socks, ended a recent trip to Washington D.C. by attending the Caring with Congress Reception held by the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS).
John and Mark X Cronin, the co-founders of John's Crazy Socks, spent Wednesday on Capitol Hill meeting with members of Congress and their staff to advocate for the economic rights of people with differing abilities. They were part of a group of leaders from the CEO Commission on Disability Employment that addressed issues including the sub-minimum wage and the marriage penalty faced by working people with a disability.
July is Disability Awareness Month and John’s Crazy Socks is marking the occasion with our Awareness Socks that celebrate people with differing abilities. For the first time, our Awareness Socks are available in retail stores. You can find them nationwide in boutiques, clothing stores, gift shops and mom and pop shops, as well as select Kohl's stores nationwide.
People wear crazy socks to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day and this year, John’s Crazy Socks is working with Down Syndrome International and the National Down Syndrome Society to create socks for World Down Syndrome Day 2024.
Together with DSi and the NDSS, John's Crazy Socks is holding a sock design contest where people with Down syndrome and their families can submit designs.
Next week, John and Mark X. Cronin, co-founders of John’s Crazy Socks, will travel to Capitol Hill as part of the CEO Commission on Disability Employment to press for the elimination of the subminimum wage.