For many people, the answer might be an idealized image of romance and connection. Yet dating also comes with an array of rules, expectations, and subtle nuances that can be intimidating even for those with experience. For people who are neurodiverse, dating often presents additional challenges, particularly for people on the autism spectrum, who might...

From voting rights, to abortion, gun control reform, and much more, the 2024 election will be momentous in shaping the future of American democracy. The upcoming election is also an opportunity for renewed focus on supporting and upholding the basic civil rights of the approximately 42.5 million Americans with disabilities, including the 15-20% of the...

The Goal of Fair-Wage Employment for Neurodivergent Talent The goal of achieving full inclusion and representation for people with disabilities, in employment, education, and other aspects of life, has always been at the heart of the disability rights movement. In the late 1990s, a new perspective emerged, offering a radical shift from the so-called “medical...

Written By Joseph Conciatori, Creative Spirit Candidate and Advocate November 12, 2023 On Saturday, October 14, young changemakers from around the world – including yours truly – participated in the EVOLVE Sustainability Sprint. Hosted by Joni Roberts, the founder of Evolution University, the event challenged delegates to create compassion-centric solutions to global issues, such as...

Written By Joseph Conciatori, Creative Spirit Candidate and Advocate November 11, 2023 YOUNGA 2023 Kicks Off with Networking and Engaging Discussions I recently had the honor and privilege of participating in YOUNGA 2023 as a youth delegate for the second consecutive year. Once again, I participated in a variety of engaging virtual events, including networking...

Written By: Menachem Rephun, Communications Manager, Creative Spirit October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), an annual campaign dating back to 1945 that focuses on improving employment inclusion, representation, and accessibility for people with disabilities and neurodiverse conditions. NDEAM is also centered on raising awareness of ableism and the stereotypes and misconceptions that interfere...

Written By: Menachem Rephun, Communications Manager, Creative Spirit How ChatGPT Can Redefine Neurodiverse Education, Workplace Inclusion, and More  ChatGPT, a language model-based chatbot that can generate written content through deep learning, has been the subject of controversy since its launch in November of 2022. Some have voiced concern over pre-programmed biases within the platform, and...

Introduction: The Dream of Independent Living The freedom, self-esteem, and dignity that come with independent living are aspects of life many take for granted. For millions of Americans with disabilities, however, they have often been a dream and an aspiration that were denied due to severely restricted accessibility and societal prejudices and misconceptions. In the...

Written By: Olivia Nero, Neurodiversity Ally and Menachem Rephun, Communications Manager, Creative Spirit Neurodiversity and Mobility is wonderful for a neurodivergent brain. It can be very therapeutic for just about anyone. Not only that, it is also super healthy to stay active. Being active is good for both mental and physical health.  An example of...

Written By: Menachem Rephun, Communications Manager/Advocate and Joanna McElnea, Community Manager/Advocate Image description: A neurodiverse woman in a black and white dress and jacket stands in front of the US Capital Building in Washington D.C. USA with a blue and green sign that reads “normalize neurodiversity in the workplace.” Taken at 2023 CEO Hill Day....