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...

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...

By Menachem Rephun, Communications Manager and Self Advocate Artwork by Creative Spirit Alumni – Lauren Valinotti Overview Almost 32 years have passed since the Americans with Disabilities Act revolutionized inclusion and accessibility for people with disabilities. Since that time, there has been a conspicuous shortage of follow-up legislation building on the foundation laid by the...