Save As: Ability

Discover how John’s Crazy Socks turned an entrepreneurial dream into a movement championing ability over disability.

Join John and Mark Cronin as they share how their innovative, heart-driven business not only became the world's largest sock store but also set new standards in inclusivity and social impact. 🧦✨

Dive into the story of spreading happiness, fostering unique workplace practices, and making the impossible, possible.

Contact John's Crazy Socks:

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John and Mark X. Cronin are the father-son team that created ⁠John’s Crazy Socks⁠, a social enterprise with a mission to spread happiness. They bootstrapped their business into the world’s largest sock store earning them recognition as ⁠EY’s Entrepreneurs of the Year⁠.

John is not only an entrepreneur, but he has also Down syndrome. Every day, John and Mark show what people with differing abilities can do – more than half their colleagues have a differing ability. They are fierce advocates for the rights of people with differing abilities having testified twice before the U.S. Congress, spoken at the United Nations and recorded ⁠two TEDx talks⁠. They are members of the ⁠CEO Commission on Disability Employment⁠. Their work has been featured on national broadcasts by CBS, ABC, CNBC, PBS, the BBC and Fox News.

They have built a business based on creating customer experiences and spreading happiness. John’s Crazy Socks has 240,000 Facebook followers and over 29,000 five-star reviews. John and Mark show their gratitude through their ⁠Giving Back program⁠ that has raised nearly $750,000 for their charity partners. Most of all, they are spreading happiness one pair of socks at a time.

Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Disability Employment Solutions ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Did you know that people with disabilities are often the most untapped talent pool in the workforce?

In this episode, we dive into how businesses can foster an inclusive workplace, giving employees the accommodations they need to shine.

Tune in as we discuss how creating flexible, welcoming environments isn’t just good for people with disabilities—it’s good for business.

Let's change the game for inclusive hiring! 💼💡

Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Disability Employment Solutions ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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David and Terlonzo celebrate one year of Save As: Ability, reflecting on the episodes that brought visibility to the disability community.

Together, they’ve highlighted the significance of reasonable accommodations and pushed for a more inclusive workforce.

In this special episode, they reveal what’s next for the show, share inspiring quotes, and reflect on the phrase, “You can’t have disability without ability.”

Tune in for an uplifting conversation as they champion the voices of those with disabilities! 🎙️🎉🌍

Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Disability Employment Solutions ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Have you ever been lost in a big building? Now imagine navigating it with a visual impairment.

We chat with Idan Meir about a game-changing app, RightHear, that uses Bluetooth and audio descriptions to guide people through public spaces without the need for Braille!

With accessibility tools that speak your language and pace, this is innovation that’s leveling the playing field for everyone.

Hear Idan's inspiring journey from coupon tech to creating solutions for the blind community. 📱🦽

RightHear: https://www.right-hear.com/

Idan Meir is the Co-founder and CEO of RightHear, an innovative startup on a mission to turn public spaces into accessible environments for people with spatial orientation challenges, including people who are blind or visually impaired.

RightHear provides real-time audio descriptions to help the blind interpret and understand their surroundings. We have a free app on iOS and Android, over 2,500 accessible locations worldwide, and an ever-growing user base and community.

RightHear has partnered with leading international brands like McDonalds, Microsoft, and Costa Coffee to improve accessibility compliance as well as promote inclusion, and has significantly grown the number of RightHear-enabled locations in the US over the past year.

Idan is originally from Israel but relocated with his family to Rockville, Maryland in 2021. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Business from The Open University of Israel, and he loves building companies, running, and eating hummus, but not necessarily in that order!

Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Disability Employment Solutions ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Are you ready to crush college with confidence? 📚

David interviews Michael Herman, aka Mr. Motivation, bestselling author and disability advocate.

Michael shares his secrets to surviving and thriving in college with a disability.

From building your "winning team" to developing unstoppable habits, this episode is packed with tips and strategies for success!

Don't miss this masterclass on mastering college life. 🎧

Website: https://michaeljherman.com/

The Critic At Large: https://thecriticatlarge.substack.com/

Michael J Herman is a screenwriter, speaker, entrepreneur, business owner, advocate for the disabled, and author of the book How to Succeed in College With The Disability: The No BS Roadmap to Your Diploma.

Herman is the real deal! Blind and paralyzed at the age of five from a traumatic brain injury, Herman has crawled back, scraped back, and kicked back succeeding in ways never imagined.

Teaching himself to see, speak, and move again was only the beginning. He had to overcome massive neurological and cognitive deficits in order to surmount and succeed in the educational system, and thrive as a creative entrepreneur.

Herman has traveled the world, delivering more than 4000 professional presentations telling his story of overcoming disability, and giving people the permission they need to live their best life. He’s also raised more than seventy million dollars on behalf of the Disabled.

Herman’s 2017 book, How to Succeed in College With A Disability: The No BS Roadmap to Your Diploma, available on Amazon and Kindle, inspires and empowers college-bound and college students on how to dominate the college experience.

Herman’s company Enticing Enterprises coaches and consults in manifesting unrealized super powers.

Herman’s motto is You Can Do It. And if you don’t know how, he’ll show you.

Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Disability Employment Solutions ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Growing up blind in a rural town with no role models? No problem for Dr. Kirk Adams.

Dr. Adams talks about his experiences breaking down barriers in education and leadership, plus his work to help companies boost their bottom line by embracing disability inclusion.

His advice: Find someone who's walked your path and learn from them. 🌍

LinkedIn:

linkedin.com/in/kirkadamsphd

Website:

www.innovativeimpact.consulting

Cybersecurity careers for people who are blind:

www.theapexprogram.com

Dr. Adams spent his professional career diligently driving the inclusion of people who are blind throughout society. A long white cane user since age six, he attended the Oregon State School for the Blind, and attribute the blindness skills and strong sense of internal agency gained there for much of his success in life. He entered the nonprofit sector through fundraising.

His first nonprofit job was as a development officer for the Seattle Public Library Foundation, raising money for the statewide Talking Book and Braille (NLS) Library. During that time, he earned a Master’s degree in Not-For-Profit Leadership from Seattle University, and earned the Certified Fundraising Executive credential from the Association of Fundraising professionals. He was originally hired by the Seattle Lighthouse to stand up a comprehensive fundraising program and a supporting Foundation and fundraising board.

Moving into the CEO roles at the Lighthouse and AFB, he continuously developed his network of relationships with others interested in the inclusion of people with disabilities. He currently has 4900 friends on Facebook, and 29,000 connections on LinkedIn.

In his new role as a consultant, he's excited about putting his skills, experience, and networks to good use, supporting innovative, impactful projects, like the Inspiration Foundation.

Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Disability Employment Solutions ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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What happens when you mix stand-up comedy with neurodiverse representation? Comedy genius.

Rob Kutner and his team break down the walls, creating safe spaces for EVERYONE to enjoy a laugh—neurodivergent or not.

This episode dives into how a simple idea turned comedy shows into inclusive havens for all. Hear how his team created a chill space for neurodivergent folks to enjoy live comedy without fear.

Mission: to make comedy inclusive for neurodiverse audiences! It’s about time comedy embraced everyone—listen in to learn how Rob’s breaking down barriers, one joke at a time.

Learn, laugh, and celebrate diversity with us! 🎤🎭✨ 

Rob Kutner has written for such shows as TBS’ “CONAN” and “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart," “Teen Titans Go!” “Ben10” “Angry Birds: Summer Madness” and HBO’s “Dennis Miller Live.” He has also written material for the Oscars, Emmys, Writers’ Guild Awards, MTV Movie Awards, Guys’ Choice Awards, and two White House Correspondents’ Dinners. Rob is the author of the satirical end-of-times bestseller Apocalypse How: Turn the End Times into the Best of Times! and the Amazon Kindle e-bestseller/Audible audiobook The Future According to Me.  Rob’s new horror-comedy kids’ anthology “Snot Goblins and Other Tasteless Tales” (First Second) is now on sale, as is “Look Out For The Little Guy,” the “in-universe” memoir of Scott “Ant-Man” Lang he ghostwrote. Check out (and like and subscribe to!) God's Gang, the interfaith kids' action-comedy animated series he's the writer of, and help make it a reality!.

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Discover how inclusive employment practices can transform workplaces and lives! 🌟

Discussion includes actionable strategies for employers and employees, the importance of accessibility, and how creating an inclusive culture can lead to success for everyone involved.

Let’s unlock the potential within our workforce! 🛠️

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🌍 The world isn't built for everyone—especially those with disabilities.

In this episode, we break down the barriers that hold back millions of people with disabilities, whether it’s access, opportunity, or simply being heard.

From battling stigma to conquering employment challenges, we're diving into the real struggles and triumphs of living with a disability.

💪Let's build a future where universal design means a world that works for everyone.

🎧Tap in now and hear what it really takes to break down those walls. 🔥

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What exactly is a disability? Spoiler alert: It’s not as simple as you think! 🌍

In this episode, we break down the different definitions of disability used by key organizations and why these differences matter.

From the ADA to the CDC, learn how these definitions affect real people’s lives every day. Perfect for anyone looking to get a clear picture of what disability really means.

Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Disability Employment Solutions ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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