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A French Academic Journal Has Published an Article on John’s Crazy Socks Employing People with Differing Abilities

We learned that an article about John’s Crazy Socks by Professors Jérémie Renouf and Noreen O’Shea has been published in the academic journal Entreprendre & Innover, a quarterly journal focused on entrepreneurship and innovation.

August 25, 2023
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John and Mark Are Heading to Phoenix, Arizona for Three Speaking Engagements

John and Mark X Cronin, co-founders of John's Crazy Socks, are heading to Phoenix, AZ for a series of speaking engagements. If you live in the Phoenix area, they invite you to come join them. You can meet John and take photos with John.

August 23, 2023
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John Cronin Joins Conference Call with Self-Advocates from the United Kingdom

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.

August 22, 2023
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John and Mark X. Cronin of John’s Crazy Socks Address the Entrepreneurship Program at the Rhode Island Developmental Disabilities Council (RIDDC)

At their heart, John and Mark X. Cronin, the father and son team that co-founded John’s Crazy Socks, are entrepreneurs so they relish the opportunity to speak with other entrepreneurs. That’s why they meet each semester with the students in the entrepreneurship program at the Rhode Island Developmental Disabilities Council (RIDDC).

August 09, 2023
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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 John’s Crazy Socks, to address a class so they could better understand the needs and experiences of patients and their families.

July 26, 2023
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John and Mark X. Cronin Deliver the Keynote Address for the Together We Can Conference

John and Mark X. Cronin, the father-son co-founders of John’s Crazy Socks, traveled to Longview, Washington to kick off the “Together We Can” conference sponsored by Life Works (The Arc of Cowlitz County). The pair then led two breakout sessions on increasing employment for people with differing abilities.

July 11, 2023
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Sock Guys, the Award-Winning Documentary Short about John, His Father 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.

June 28, 2023
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John Cronin of John’s Crazy Socks Visits Farm Dog Bakery in Longview, Washington

John Cronin, co-founder and inspiration for John’s Crazy Socks, was overjoyed at the opportunity to visit the Farm Dog Bakery in Longview, Washington. The Farm Dog Bakery makes dog treats in a beautiful commercial kitchen. Just as importantly, it provides meaningful opportunities for individuals with differing abilities to gain work experience. The dog biscuit bakery is part of larger transition programs operated by Life Works (The Arc of Cowlitz County).

June 26, 2023
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John and Mark X. Cronin Speak at the Graduation Ceremonies for John F Kennedy Jr. High School

John and Mark X. Cronin served as the graduation speakers at John F. Kennedy Jr. High School in Queens, New York. The father-son founders of John’s Crazy Socks delivered a message of hope and inspiration as the graduates closed out their high school experience and prepared for the next phase in their lives.

June 21, 2023
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John and Mark X. Cronin Speak at the National Honor Society Induction Ceremony

John and Mark X. Cronin, the father and son founders of John’s Crazy Socks, addressed the new members at the National Honor Society at John F Kennedy High school in Old Bethpage/Plainview. Their talk entertained and moved an auditorium filled with parents, teachers and the families of the 200 new inductees and ended with a standing ovation.

June 08, 2023
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John’s Crazy Socks Promotes Entrepreneurship for People with Down Syndrome in Webinar

John and Mark X. Cronin, co-founders of John’s Crazy Socks, joined a panel of presenters for the webinar: Envisioning Possibilities: A Panel on Entrepreneurship for the Down Syndrome Community. The National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) organized the webinar.

June 05, 2023
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