By Menachem Rephun, Communications Manager and Self Advocate Video By @Nathaniel_Edward on TikTok The Solution: Sandy Parrino, former Chairwoman of the National Council on Disability and signatory for the ADA, put it best when she asked this generation of disability advocates: “what happened to all the activists?” As a nonprofit advocating for people with disabilities...
By Menachem Rephun, Communications Manager and Self Advocate It’s been two years since the Covid-19 pandemic turned the world on its ear. During that time, loneliness and isolation have spiked dramatically, especially for people with disabilities, many of whom continue to struggle with lost or restricted access to vital supports, programs, and services. The fact...
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...
By Menachem Rephun, Communications Manager and Self Advocate Earth Day 2022 – Invest in Our Planet… Climate change affects all of us, but people with disabilities are even more powerfully impacted. In our original article, we explore how individuals, organizations, and business leaders can make a difference in including people with disabilities in the climate...
Learn what inspired our candidate’s artwork for the promotion of this event. Sign up for the event here: https://shop.oldyorkcellars.com/product/CreativeSpirit-Virtual-Wine-Tasting-Experience. By Menachem Rephun, Communications Manager and Self Advocate Artist Profiles: Lauren Valinotti – Creative Spirit Candidate & Artist “For the inspiration, I saw that the company wanted something celebratory and somewhere along the way, I got...
By Menachem Rephun, Creative Spirit Communications Manager and Self Advocate In honor of National Family Caregivers Month (NFCM), Creative Spirit is raising awareness of the issues surrounding allyship and supporting those who care for friends, family members, neighbors, and loved ones with disabilities. The campaign is run by Caregiver Action Network, a nonprofit organization dedicated...
BY Menachem Rephun – Creative Spirit Communications Manager, Self Advocate Overview Disabilities Worldwide: One of the most important facts to bear in mind when advocating for the disabilities community is that disabilities are universal. Whether it’s cerebral palsy, ADHD, dyslexia, and autism spectrum condition, or something different, every person faces some form of disability at...
BY Menachem Rephun – Creative Spirit Communications Manager, Self Advocate Overview The COVID-19 pandemic has created an enormous supply in the number of people with disabilities seeking employment, and demand in the growing number of companies eager to hire new talent to drive growth and innovation. Since the World Health Organization (WHO) officially proclaimed COVID-19...
In our digital age, full internet access is vital for countless aspects of daily life, especially job searching and employment. The vast majority of employment resources are now online, and most jobs require at least some computer usage and internet access. Creative Spirit’s goal is to ensure fair-wage employment for people with disabilities, and that...
BY Menachem Rephun – Creative Spirit Communications Manager, Self Advocate During Covid-19, workplace inclusion has become even more important. Accessible workplaces where employees with disabilities feel included will greatly benefit mental health. If a friend, loved one, or co-worker with a disability is experiencing depression, don’t hesitate to reach out and connect. One resoruce is...
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