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Words Matter: Why Ableist Language is Harmful, and How to Overcome It

July 17, 2025
By Menachem Rephun, Communications Manager, Creative Spirit In today’s world, the idea that slurs or insults...
On the left of this graphic is an image of employees conducting a meeting in an office space. Four people are seated at a table and directing their attention to a woman standing at the head of the table speaking. On the right of the graphic is a light blue background with text that reads "How to Elevate Neurodiverse Business Leadership in 2025". At the bottom of the text is the Creative Spirit logo and #HireDifferent.

How To Elevate Neurodiverse Business Leadership in 2025

June 30, 2025
By Menachem Rephun, Communications Manager, Creative Spirit In 2025, the talents of neurodiverse professionals, including innovative...
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Recognizing the Link Between Employment, Mental Health, and Neurodiversity for Mental Health Awareness Month

May 30, 2025
By: Menachem Rephun, Communications Manager, Creative Spirit For over 70 years, Mental Health Awareness Month (MHAM)...
Text reads "'Words can seem small in the moment, but their echo can last a lifetime' The Unintended Consequences of Unkindness by Laurel Rossi". At the bottom of the graphic is a black and white image of Creative Spirit Co-Founder, Laurel Rossi.

The Unintended Consequences of Unkindness

May 14, 2025
By Laurel Rossi, Co-Founder, Creative Spirit Ariel Winter was just a child — the bright, brainy...
This image shows two individuals sitting at a table conducting a job interview. The interviewer is shown smiling with a text bubble above her filled with letters. The interviewee appears confused, with a tangled thought bubble above her. At the bottom of the image is a caption reading "The Ambiguous Interview". The image reflects the challenges frequently faced by neurodiverse job seekers, and represents the original article "The Interview Process Desperately Needs an Overhaul to Include Neurodiverse Employees. Here’s How It Can Happen." by Creative Spirit Communications Manager, Menachem Rephun.

The Interview Process Desperately Needs an Overhaul to Include Neurodiverse Employees. Here’s How It Can Happen.

May 8, 2025
By Menachem Rephun, Communications Manager, Creative Spirit For most people, the interview process is one of...
This image is a political advocacy graphic expressing opposition to Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s stance on Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and his proposed leadership of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The left side features a strong message in blue and white text stating that RFK Jr. is wrong about people with ASD and that his HHS would jeopardize their future. The right side shows a stylized illustration of the U.S. Capitol building with a prominent rainbow-colored infinity symbol—representing neurodiversity—overlaid across it. At the bottom, the logo of Creative Spirit, an organization promoting inclusive employment, appears with the hashtag #HireDifferent, underscoring their advocacy for the rights and representation of people with disabilities.

RFK Jr. Is Wrong About People With Autism Spectrum Disorder, and His HHS Jeopardizes Their Future

May 1, 2025
By Menachem Rephun, Creative Spirit Communications Manager In the United States, over 5 million adults and...
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For Over 50 Years, Section 504 Has Protected The Rights of People With Disabilities. In An Age of Uncertainty, How Do We Protect It?

March 31, 2025
By Menachem Rephun, Communications Manager, Creative Spirit After the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504...

The Trump Administration Has Mandated Returning to the Office. How Will It Affect Federal Employees With Disabilities?

February 13, 2025
By Menachem Rephun, Communications Manager at Creative Spirit In January, President Donald Trump signed an executive...
A silver laptop sits on a light wood desk, surrounded by crumpled yellow post-its, a cup of black coffee in a white mug, and two yellow pencils. The laptop screen displays an image of an outstretched hand emerging from the ocean beneath a cloudy sky. This image serves as the primary visual for the Creative Spirit article, Beating Burnout: A Guide for Neurodiverse Professionals and Employers by Menachem Rephun, Communication Manager at Creative Spirit.

Beating Burnout: A Guide Employers and Neurodiverse Professionals

February 4, 2025
By Menachem Rephun, Communications Manager at Creative Spirit Whether at school, at work, or in other...
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