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

February 13, 2025, , , , , , , 0
By Menachem Rephun, Communications Manager at Creative Spirit In January, President Donald Trump signed an executive order mandating the end of telework for all federal employees, requiring employees to be in-office 5 days a week. The move has raised questions about how the rule will apply to federal employees with disabilities, as remote work is...
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.’”

Making a Difference: What is International Day of People With Disabilities (IDPWD)?

December 10, 2024, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , 0
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...

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A digital graphic with a gradient background transitioning from green to blue. The text in white reads: 'For Over 50 Years, Section 504 Has Protected The Rights of People With Disabilities. In An Age of Uncertainty, How Do We Protect It?' Below the main text, the author's name, 'Menachem Rephun,' is listed along with the title 'Communications Manager' and the organization 'Creative Spirit.' The 'Creative Spirit' logo appears at the top, with the hashtag '#HireDifferent' underneath it.
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
An OpEd graphic with a light blue background features bold blue and purple text. On the left, a turquoise box displays 'OpEd' in white letters. The main headline, in dark purple serif font, reads: 'Trump’s Denigration of People With Disabilities is Unacceptable. It’s Incumbent on All of Us to Stand Up To It.' Below, the byline in smaller purple text states, 'By Menachem Rephun, Communications Manager at Creative Spirit.' On the right, the 'Creative Spirit' logo is displayed, with the 'A' stylized as a human figure. Below the logo, a photo of Menachem Rephun, a bearded man in glasses wearing a black suit, white shirt, and pink tie, shows him smiling slightly against a waterfront background with a bridge in the distance.
Trump’s Denigration of People With Disabilities is Unacceptable. It’s Incumbent on All of Us to Stand Up To It. 
February 4, 2025
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

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