About John
John Robinson is General Manager for WCNY, AXXESS Eastern Operations. AXXESS Eastern Operations, a newly created division of AXXESS Productions, works with clients east of Syracuse between Montreal and New York City.
In 2010, John Robinson started a not-for-profit organization/501(c) 3 dedicated to educating people in schools and businesses about people with disabilities titled Disability Education Forum of New York (DEFNY).
Prior to AXXESS, he worked for many years as the Director of Corporate Support for WMHT in Albany/Schenectady/Troy NY (2005-2010) and before with the NBC affiliates (WNYT, Albany; 2000-2005 and WSTM, Syracuse; 1994-2000). John is a 1990 graduate of the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University.
John Robinson is the subject of a national documentary shown on Public Broadcasting Stations titled Get Off Your Knees: The John Robinson Story and authored an autobiography Get Off Your Knees: A Story of Faith, Courage, and Determination published by Syracuse University Press.
John has been married for over fifteen years and has three children. In 2001, he was selected to carry the Olympic torch as it passed through Albany on its way to Salt Lake City for the 2002 games.
"John Robinson is an inspiration to all. He has proven that if you continue to have faith in yourself anything can be accomplished. If you set goals for yourself and stay the course, you will achieve all things."
- Donovan McNabb, NFL Quarterback
"There is no such thing as 'it can't be done' in John Robinson's inspirational story, one that should be on every book shelf as a glowing example of achieving one's goals despite the obstacles we are born with or the hurdles we encounter along the way. In the face of adversity, he displays courage, conviction, and an unstoppable positive attitude. John Robinson is a true hero."
-Dick MacPherson "Coach Mac" (Syracuse University College Football Hall of Fame Coach and New England Patriots Football Coach - Retired)
"Get Off Your Knees is a powerful, courageous book. John Robinson's story will touch you and inspire you. Whether you are a baseball player, a salesman, or just somebody looking to take ‘responsibility' for what they have been given in life, this book is for you. John's honest look at facing life with a disability has the potential to change how you look at your own life and how you approach each day."
-Jim Abbott, former Major League pitcher