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04/15/2026

Happy National Laundry Day! Here's hoping that all your socks have mates. . . . ❤️❤️🧦

01/26/2026

Timothy is featured in the latest New Bridge newsletter. He was matched with a New Bridge client a couple of years ago, and has been doing her laundry every other week since. I think our new job description is going to be "laundry angels."

11/30/2025

The R word is terribly offensive and should never be used.

Mr. President, Please Stop Calling People Re****ed

We get it, you're blunt. You speak your mind. But words matter.

Last night, you referred to a public official as "seriously re****ed." That word is outdated. It's hurtful. And it wounds millions of people, people like my son John, who has Down syndrome and who also happens to be a successful entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and a global ambassador for inclusion.

Let me be clear: this is not about political correctness. It's about human decency.

Every time someone in power uses the r-word as an insult, it reinforces the false idea that people with intellectual disabilities are less than. It treats them as if they are not fully human. It undermines decades of work by advocates, families, and individuals with differing abilities who are proving every day that ability matters more than disability.

I am not asking you to be soft; I am asking you to be better. To rise up. To lead by example.

Because if you're truly about strength and greatness, that starts with how you treat others, especially those society has historically marginalized.

We built John's Crazy Socks to spread happiness, to show what people with disabilities can do. More than half of our team has a differing ability. They are not "less than." They are not punchlines. They are hardworking, capable, valuable citizens.

Here's our invitation: Mr. Trump, meet our team. Look them in the eye. Hear their stories. You might see that inclusion isn't a weakness; it's powerful. You might see they are part of the America you say you love.

Mark X. Cronin
Co-Founder, John's Crazy Socks and Abilities Rising
Dad. Advocate. Employer. Voter.

11/30/2025

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11/04/2025

Our friend Vanessa Kjeldsen got some well deserved recognition.

10/30/2025

10/22/2025

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09/23/2025

Today’s White House event on autism was filled with dangerous claims and misleading information that sends a confusing message to parents and expecting parents and does a disservice to autistic individuals.

We know autism is complex, highly variable and increasingly linked to genetics. Individualized plans, often involving a combination of developmental, behavioral, educational and social-relational strategies, can help improve outcomes that are meaningful to individuals and families. We also need and welcome additional investments in federally funded research to better support families of autistic children.

Families who have questions about their child’s medications, autism care plans or other health care should consult with their pediatrician or health care provider.
https://bit.ly/4gBDNEc

09/09/2025

Thanks to Governor Tony Evers for his proclamation declaring September 8-12, 2025, as Disability Voting Rights Week throughout the state of Wisconsin. The Disability Vote Coalition supports the disability vote. One voice, one vote at a time.

Read the proclamation:
https://bit.ly/2025DVRWProclamation

Photo caption: Lisa Hassenstab (Disability Rights Wisconsin), Denise Jess (Wisconsin Council of the Blind & Visually Impaired), and Sam Liebert (All Voting Is Local) at the Capitol. Denise is holding the proclamation.