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On a gradient background transitioning smoothly from green to blue, bold white text at the top reads 'Creative Spirit #HireDifferent.' Below, in larger font, it says, “‘Making a Difference: A History of International Day of People With Disabilities.' A white horizontal line separates this from the smaller text below: ‘By Menachem Rephun, Communications Manager, Creative Spirit.’”
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...
Beneath a sky of light and hue, Creative Spirit's logo shines through. In shades of blue, bold and bright, It calls to #HireDifferent, a guiding light. The Capitol stands, stately and grand, Framed by red stripes, a nation's command. Below, a proud message, strong and clear, "The ABLE Act," ten transformative years. A decade of progress, hope renewed, In simple lines, a powerful mood. Together we honor, together we see, A future of endless possibility. ChatGPT, an AI developed by OpenAI.
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...
Spaces for All: How Universal Design Can Transform Neurodiverse Inclusion
Imagine this: you’re an employee who is neurodivergent and/or with physical disabilities, approaching the office on your first day. Yet when you get there, you find that the building lacks an accessibility ramp for your wheelchair, along with other basic accommodations you might need as someone who is neurodivergent. Or you might be a neurodiverse...
By Menachem Raphun, Communications Manager, Creative Spirit July’s #BIPOCMentalHealthMonth celebrates the diversity of #BIPOC communities and promotes a vital message: that representation, equity, and inclusion for BIPOC people with disabilities need to be substantially improved, along with the quality of mental health care. As noted by Mental Health America, more than 7 million African-American individuals...