By Menachem Rephun, Communications Manager & Advocate, Creative Spirit Disabled/Neurodivergent/People With Disabilities and IDPWD 44.1 million, or 13.4% of the population: that’s how many Americans have a disability/disabilities, according to the 2024 American Community Survey (ACS). Meanwhile, 15-20% of people are estimated to be neurodivergent (Nancy Doyle), equaling more than 1 billion people worldwide. Despite...

By Menachem Rephun, Creative Spirit Communications Manager and Advocate Creative Spirit #HireDifferent logo in blue, placed above a stylized blue illustration of the U.S. Capitol Building with red stripes in the background. Below the illustration, the text reads ‘The ABLE Act’ in bold blue font, with ’10th Anniversary’ in smaller red font beneath it, all...

The night radiated joy and creativity, showcasing an impressive array of talent dedicated to building campaigns and technologies that reflect and honor the diversity of our nation. Creative Spirit was proud to attend, and we were particularly interested in campaigns and technologies that amplified disabled voices and crafted joyful, accessible experiences—breaking down barriers for the...

As we approach National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), it’s important that we acknowledge why all companies and organizations should employ neurodivergent individuals. Not only does hiring differently result in a mutually beneficial outcome for both employee and employer, but its lasting impact on the workplace and workplace culture is significant—improving environments and collaboration that...

National Disability Employment Awareness Month is an opportunity for employers to re-evaluate their priorities, develop new strategies for neurodiverse, inclusion, and appreciate that hiring employees with disabilities is both ethical and sound business practice.

In an ever-evolving business landscape, creativity and innovation have become the cornerstones of success. INVNT GROUP, a global storytelling agency, recognizes that true innovation comes from embracing diverse perspectives, including neurodivergent talent. We had the opportunity to speak with Scott Cullather, President & CEO of INVNT GROUP, about how neurodiversity has become integral to the...

The Rise of A.I. and Its Implications With the introduction of artificial intelligence (A.I.) platforms like ChatGPT, A.I. has become one of society’s most controversial and widely-debated issues. On the plus side, A.I. is highly valuable in a number of areas, including research and data analysis, improving business efficiency, automating repetitive tasks, and helping doctors...

Dyslexia is a neurodiverse condition that affects reading and writing abilities. According to Dyslexia.Yale.Edu, it impacts 20% of the global population and accounts for 80-90% of all learning disabilities.

Protecting Neurodiverse DEI: Why the Fight is So Important. There’s no doubt that for neurodiverse employees, ending DEI would be extremely damaging in both the short and long-term.

Our original article for #NeurodiversityPrideDay explored developing trends reshaping fair-wage employment, diversity, inclusion, and workplace accessibility for the neurodiverse community. Along with those trends, legislation and policies are underway at the state and federal levels to advance neurodiversity rights. From the Autism CARES Act to legislation in New York State, federal efforts to strengthen and...