June 16th is the seventh annual #NeurodiversityPrideDay, a global event celebrating the important role of neurodiversity in society, and the uniqueness of people who are neurodivergent. As Neurodiversity Pride Day.com points out, #NeurodiversityPrideDay is notable in being created by and for the neurodiverse community, as well as by the families, friends, and other allies  who...

America is currently facing unemployment rates as high as 30 - 40% for neurodiverse adults, three times higher than the rate for people with physical disabilities, and 8 times higher than the rate for non-disabled people, according to data cited by CultureAmp.com. In this post, we’ve gathered 22 lesser-known facts and statistics about neurodiversity and...

Exceptional memories, expert attention to detail, innovative thinking, and a strong work ethic are just a few of the strengths, skills, and talents employees with autism bring to the workforce. People on the autism spectrum deserve equal opportunities to succeed in employment, full workplace inclusion, and the freedom to make their voices heard. April is...

By: Menachem Rephun, Creative Spirit Communications Manager 2023 is here! As always, the start of a new year brings the opportunity to reflect on our growth and progress in improving employment inclusion for people with disabilities. Although there are areas where improvement is still needed, 2022 showed a number of positive and encouraging trends. According...

By: Menachem Rephun, Creative Spirit Communications Manager More than half a century after his life was tragically cut short, the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (January 15, 1929 – April 4, 1968) remains one of the most revered and influential civil rights leaders of the 20th century. Through non-violent protest and organized campaigns of...

by: Menachem Rephun, Creative Spirit Communications Manager For most of the 20th century, Americans with disabilities were marginalized and denied fundamental inclusion and accessibility at school, work, and public transportation. In 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was enacted with the promise of finally creating an inclusive, equitable society that would protect individuals with...

Copy by: Menachem Rephun, Creative Spirit Communications Manager Video Credit: Alex Colby + Will Thomas, Bless You On Oct. 20, we held a special fundraiser and celebration at the Music Hall of Williamsburg, hosted by Advertising Week. This year’s event was unique in marking the 5th anniversary of Creative Spirit’s founding in 2017. The event...

By Menachem Rephun, Self-advocate + Creative Spirit Communications Manager Artwork by Christopher Jarrin Designs, Creative Spirit Creative Director and Self Advocate 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...

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...