About Together We Rock!

Together We Rock! was established in 2006 by founder John Draper. The mission of Together We Rock! is to promote learning and leadership opportunities to inspire people to build communities that are accessible to and inclusive of people with disabilities. John believes that teamwork is at the heart of accomplishing this vision.

The Together We Rock! series of presentations promote learning and understanding of diversity, inclusion and accessibility in schools, workplaces, colleges, universities and communities.

The current leadership initiatives of Together We Rock! include the School Leadership Program. A corporate leadership program will be launched in 2012.

To read the story of the beginning of Together We Rock! shared by founder John Draper click here.

About John Draper

John Draper is the founder of Together We Rock! and a graduate of the journalism program of Durham College in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada. In addition to his formal education, John has enhanced his journalism and communication skills through experience gained as a communications intern, as a contributor to several books and as the author of numerous published articles. He has been an advisor to and a participant in international, national and community research initiatives and committees related to accessibility, inclusive education and augmentative communication. John has received numerous international and community awards in recognition of his efforts to promote inclusion and accessibility. At its convocation ceremony in 2007, his alma mater recognized John as an Alumnus of Distinction.