Held Back by Nothing

John Hendry is an author, professional speaker and public school trustee. He won the Dr. Harry Paikin Award of Merit for outstanding service as a public school trustee. He is an advocate for persons with disabilities and has spoken twice at the Pacific Rim International Conference on Disabilities in Hawaii.

He has earned a reputation, as well as awards in the field of Special Education.

In March of 2011 he received a Cabinet Appointment to the Accessibility Standards Council. Held Back by Nothing is a motivational/inspirational book for parents of children with disabilities. It is based on the life of his youngest son born with cerebral palsy. The book offers tips and real life situations to help give parents hope that; like his son, they can be okay as they make their journey through childhood to becoming young adults.

This is the new 2nd Edition - with updated images and story.