Ways to Participate All Year Round! October marked the long-standing tradition of National Disability Employment Awareness (NDEA) Month. This year was especially important for commemorating both 75 years of NDEAM and 30 years since the passage of the Americans With Disability Act (ADA). The importance of both aligning in the same year reminded us that...

This week, Creative Spirit is spotlighting Max Rettig, a talented candidate who has worked hard to achieve his dreams. Over the past three years, Max has journeyed from a creative writing major at Columbia University to working as a production assistant for the US Open Tennis Championships and the NFL Network#SuperBowl, a lifelong passion. Creative Spirit...

Millions of Americans live with disabilities, yet many non-disabled people cannot understand or relate to their challenges. In a 2003 essay, Christine Miserandino coined the term “Spoon Theory” to describe her experience living with the autoimmune disease lupus, and the way it drains her physical energy. Since then, Spoon Theory has been embraced by the...

Resolving the disability wage gap is one of the most critical issues in disability advocacy. Individuals with disabilities are more likely to be unemployed, and when employed receive lower pay on average. Candidates with more experience or higher education tend to earn higher compensation. Additionally, women with disabilities are almost half as likely as men...