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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.
By Menachem Rephun, Communications Manager, Creative Spirit After the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 is one of the most important disability rights laws in U.S. history. Though less well-known than the ADA, Section 504 has been just as vital in protecting millions of Americans with disabilities from discrimination in education and employment. As...
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...