In a world designed mainly for sighted people, being blind or vision-impaired can often be a challenge. This extends to finding fair-wage employment, which is difficult for many blind people due to ableism (discrimination against people with disabilities) in the hiring process, and companies that, even in 2022, often fail to provide reasonable accommodations. According...

By Joseph Conciatori, Creative Spirit Alumni, Marketing Content Writer at Navitend Following an opening week full of engaging discussions, YOUNGA 2022 presented by BridgingTheGap Ventures continued last week with even more opportunities for youth delegates from around the world to collaborate with each other, learn from global leaders, and share thoughts about how to spark...

By Joseph Conciatori, Creative Spirit Alumni, Marketing Content Writer at Navitend The 2022 kick off YOUNGA by BridgingTheGap Ventures on Wednesday, September 28, bringing together youth delegates from around the globe for two inspiring virtual discussions. In “Inclusion for All – Technology for All”, sixty delegates – including yours truly – participated in a master...

By Menachem Raphun, Communications Manager, Creative Spirit According to the United States Census Bureau, roughly 11.5 million Americans (3.5% of the national population) live with some type of hearing impairment. The National Deaf Center places the number of Americans with hearing loss much higher at 28 million, with 1 million who are deaf and use...

Jamie Shields: Leading an ERG at AMS In The UK And Advocating For Awareness For Visually Impaired.

Education is a Right, Not a Privilege Education is a fundamental right, not a privilege, and no one should be left behind, especially not the millions of young adults with disabilities, including intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Students with disabilities who have received equal opportunities and an inclusive, accommodated education will be better equipped for...

Curated By Creative Spirit’s Communications Team Airports Work To Help Those With Autism, Other Hidden Needs By Richard Stradling, The News & Observer/TNS  Our original article last month (https://www.creativespirit-us.org/how-we-can-improve-tourism-accessibility-for-people-with-disabilities) focused on travel accessibility and inclusion improved for millions of #PeopleWithDisabilities, and why that’s so crucial. North Carolina’s Raleigh-Durham International Airport has taken a step forward...

Curated By Creative Spirit’s Communications Team Sean Boynes: Don’t say ‘special needs.’ It hurts people with disabilities. Fred Rogers knew why By: Sean Boynes The language used to describe or identify groups of people can have a powerful impact. A new article argues that referring to people with disabilities with the blanket term “special needs”...

Tourism is one of the world’s most lucrative industries, comprising roughly 10% of the global GDP as of 2019 and generating upwards of $9 trillion that year, according to World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC). Unfortunately, the millions of people with disabilities in the U.S. and worldwide are still routinely excluded from travel for various...

By Joanna McElnea, Community Manager + Disability Advocate, Creative Spirit Activations that piqued our interest The First-Ever Cannes MetaVerse Disco supporting Creative Spirit! Gary Vaynerchuk’s VaynerX, their long-term diverse hiring partner Hidden, and non-profit Creative Spirit have joined forces to bring the metaverse to Cannes Lions in a first-ever phygital party at the festival. The...