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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...
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....
By Menachem Rephun, Communications Manager and Self Advocate Artwork by Creative Spirit Alumni – Lauren Valinotti Overview Almost 32 years have passed since the Americans with Disabilities Act revolutionized inclusion and accessibility for people with disabilities. Since that time, there has been a conspicuous shortage of follow-up legislation building on the foundation laid by the...