BedRock Community Services

12/05/2025

Congratulations!!! Succeeding beyond the expectation is possible… don’t give up!

John Cronin Named to Forbes 30 Under 30!
I’m thrilled to share something extraordinary:
My son and business partner, John Cronin, has been named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 Class of 2026 in Social Impact.

He is officially the first person with Down syndrome ever to receive this honor.

This isn’t just a proud Dad moment, it’s a milestone for disability leadership, inclusive entrepreneurship, and the belief that ability is something we should expand, not limit.

Here are just some of the reasons John earned this recognition:

-Co-founded John’s Crazy Socks, a social enterprise with a mission to spread happiness.
-Created dozens of jobs, most held by people with differing abilities.
-Donated over $800,000 to the Special Olympics New York , the National Down Syndrome Society, and other partners.
-Co-founded Abilities Rising , a disability-owned family of ventures focused on publishing, coaching, workplace inclusion, and mission-driven e-commerce.
-Launched Abilities Rising Publishing, giving voice to authors with differing abilities and sharing stories that change expectations.

John sees this award as fuel, energizing him and enabling him to reach more people to champion inclusive hiring, disability-owned businesses, and entrepreneurship as a path for families like ours.

I’m proud of the work we did at John’s Crazy Socks and even more excited about what we’re building now with Abilities Rising.

We’ll keep traveling the country delivering keynotes, workshops, and coaching that show one simple truth: When you give people a chance, they rise.

Please join me in congratulating John. This honor belongs to him, but the impact belongs to everyone who believes in what people with differing abilities can achieve.

12/03/2025

09/06/2025

So excited about this news! Check out the flyer for ways to support and donate!

09/03/2025

ABLE begins Tuesday, September 23!

Learn more about Emmanuel’s Special Needs Ministry and consider joining the volunteer team today: https://www.theemmanuelchurch.com/able

09/03/2025

09/03/2025

One week from today! Want to understand how work affects benefits and what supports are available? Join us virtually on September 9 at noon for our first fall Parent Info Session on Secondary Transition: Benefits Counseling! Learn how benefits counseling can support your family’s future. Reserve your spot now: https://tinyurl.com/ra9vk5u5

09/03/2025

Join us for the 13th annual ReelAbilities Pittsburgh film festival September 4-11, 2025 at the Pittsburgh Playhouse and online with Film Pittsburgh! We are proud to be a community partner and you can use the code PEALRA25 for $3 off your tickets!

ReelAbilities presents award-winning films by and about people living with disabilities. Our 2025 lineup includes 3 nights of in-person fun—including 2 feature films, a shorts block of 6 films, after-parties, an art market with artists from Creative Citizen Studios and Studio Forget-Me-Not, filmmaker Q&As, and more! For folks who want to fest from home, the lineup also includes 4 virtual feature films and 2 virtual shorts blocks.

All in-person films are presented with open captions or subtitles, audio description and ASL interpretation. Assisted listening devices are available at the theater. The venue has accessible options including wheelchair seating, bathrooms and entryways. All virtual films have captions or subtitles. For other accommodations, please contact us at 412-426-FILM (3456) or Info@FilmPittsburgh.org 2 weeks in advance if possible.

You can purchase your Combo Pass or Virtual Pass at the Early Bird rate by Thursday, August 28th. Learn more & purchase tickets at FilmPittsburgh.org!

09/03/2025

Mark your calendar for — a powerful one-day conference on inclusion and advocacy for students with disabilities.

🗓 Saturday, November 8
📍 Arcadia University
Let’s move from awareness to action together.

06/11/2025

Last chance to register for our virtual inclusive summer camp – Camp IMCC! Camp IMCC is for 3rd to 6th graders and offers games and activities from the comforts of our own homes while connecting and socializing with other students. No heat! No bugs! No cost to attend! It runs every Tuesday from July 1 to Aug 12 at 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Register today at: https://thearcpa.org/includeme/include-me-connection-club/

06/11/2025

Parents, grandparents, foster families. . .check this out!

📣 Exciting News from the PEAL Center!
For the first time, the PEAL Center is partnering with The Parents' Place of Maryland to bring the renowned Special Education Law & Advocacy Conference to Pennsylvania families and professionals!

Join us for a full day of invaluable legal insights and practical advocacy strategies designed to support students with disabilities and special healthcare needs.

🎟️ Discounted registration available through July 18th!
🗓️ Date: September 18, 2025
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM ET
💻 Location: Virtual (Zoom Webinar)
🔗 Register here: https://www.tfaforms.com/5171156?tfa_2400=PEAL

This is a new opportunity for the PEAL community, and we’re thrilled to collaborate with PPMD to make it possible. Don’t miss your chance to build your advocacy toolkit!