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...

By Menachem Rephum Creative Spirit Communications Manager Since the founding of Creative Spirit U.S. in 2017, we have been on a mission to connect people who are neurodivergent with sustainable, fair-wage employment at some of the best, most forward-thinking companies in the world. During National Disability Employment Month (NDEAM) this October, we will be taking...