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...

In an ever-evolving business landscape, creativity and innovation have become the cornerstones of success. INVNT GROUP, a global storytelling agency, recognizes that true innovation comes from embracing diverse perspectives, including neurodivergent talent. We had the opportunity to speak with Scott Cullather, President & CEO of INVNT GROUP, about how neurodiversity has become integral to the...

The Rise of A.I. and Its Implications With the introduction of artificial intelligence (A.I.) platforms like ChatGPT, A.I. has become one of society’s most controversial and widely-debated issues. On the plus side, A.I. is highly valuable in a number of areas, including research and data analysis, improving business efficiency, automating repetitive tasks, and helping doctors...

Dyslexia is a neurodiverse condition that affects reading and writing abilities. According to Dyslexia.Yale.Edu, it impacts 20% of the global population and accounts for 80-90% of all learning disabilities.

Our original article for #NeurodiversityPrideDay explored developing trends reshaping fair-wage employment, diversity, inclusion, and workplace accessibility for the neurodiverse community. Along with those trends, legislation and policies are underway at the state and federal levels to advance neurodiversity rights. From the Autism CARES Act to legislation in New York State, federal efforts to strengthen and...

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...

June 16th is the seventh annual #NeurodiversityPrideDay, a global event celebrating the important role of neurodiversity in society, and the uniqueness of people who are neurodivergent. As Neurodiversity Pride Day.com points out, #NeurodiversityPrideDay is notable in being created by and for the neurodiverse community, as well as by the families, friends, and other allies  who...

America is currently facing unemployment rates as high as 30 - 40% for neurodiverse adults, three times higher than the rate for people with physical disabilities, and 8 times higher than the rate for non-disabled people, according to data cited by CultureAmp.com. In this post, we’ve gathered 22 lesser-known facts and statistics about neurodiversity and...