Creative Spirit is excited to join the annual celebration of Disability Pride Month (DPM), along with commemorating the 35th anniversary of the landmark Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) on July 25th. DPM captures the broad spectrum of disability through the disability pride

We’re excited to share that Open Studio, a new gallery featuring the work of artists with disabilities/neurodiversity is opening tomorrow, July 10! The new gallery, founded by Rachel Carle Cohen of contemporary art gallery Shelter and David Fierman of the FIERMAN gallery, will

The use of 14c certificates, which allow employers to legally pay workers with disabilities subminimum wage, is one of the most serious challenges facing the disabilities community. Since its introduction in 1938, this policy has worked against the integration of people with

Are more U.S. employers starting to appreciate the value and importance of neurodiverse talent? Job postings mentioning neurodiversity-related keywords rose from 0.5% to 1.3% from Jan. 2018 - Dec. 2024, according to a 2025 labor market update from Hiring Lab.org.

Language isn’t just about words: it is a tool we use to assign value to things, which in turn affects our interactions with others. This is the message of disability rights advocates speaking out against ableist language and discrimination, and the harmful impact it can have on

We’re excited to share that our partner, Publicis Media, has new openings for their Fall Internship Program! This part-time program is ideal for rising juniors and seniors in college looking to gain hands-on experience in the media and advertising field. Internship areas of focus

Mental health awareness is extremely important for the millions of people in the U.S. and worldwide who are neurodivergent. This point was driven home last month by the tragic passing of Mikayla Raines, a 30-year-old YouTube personality known for her work as a fox rescue

For many young people with disabilities, the transition to adulthood comes with distinct challenges related to accessibility, inclusion, and adapting to a world that often ignores the needs of people with physical or neurodiverse differences. Fair-wage employment in particular is

On July 26, 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed, and the disability rights movement was forever changed. Thanks to the decades of determination from disability rights activists such as Judy Heumann and Justin Dart, the ADA enforced accessibility, employment

A documentary series following people with #autism as they search for love is up for more Emmy Awards than ever before. #disabilities disabilityscoop.com/2025/08/19/aut…

AI could be a game-changer for employees who are neurodivergent. Two new studies from Ernst and Young and Disability:In found that 30% of neurodivergent employees have specialist and expert proficiency in A.I. and big data, both of which are among the top 10 skills expected to

Employee Resource Groups (ERG) are voluntary, employee-led groups based around a shared identity, interest, or experience. For employees who are neurodivergent, these groups are essential for building a sense of community and inclusion in the workplace. In this original article,

#PeopleWithDisabilities and/or neurodivergence comprise the largest minority demographic in the U.S., and protecting their right to vote is crucial to our democracy. That’s why we’re honoring Sept 8 - 12, which is Disability Voting Rights Week (DVRW), a nonpartisan movement

Under a 2013 mandate, federal contractors are required to work toward a goal of ensuring that at least 7% of workers within each job group of their workforce are #PeopleWithDisabilities. Under the rule, contractors who do not meet the 7% goal, or cannot provide documentation

In this original article, we share an in-depth examination of “masking”, why it happens, what makes it so detrimental, and most importantly, how to overcome it. You can read the article here: creativespirit-us.org/masking-in-the…. #HireDifferent #Masking #Neurodiversity

For Advertising Week, join Creative Spirit on Oct. 8 for an exciting panel discussion. You can also speak with members of our Creative Spirit team in person from October 6-9 to learn more about our work. For more info, click here: bit.ly/3Wl6GLD. #HireDifferent

For Advertising Week (Oct. 6 - 9) and National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), Creative Spirit set up a dedicated space to promote our Hire Different training program and expand outreach. You can read the full recap here: bit.ly/47mIGOC #HireDifferent

Join Creative Spirit from 6 - 8:00 pm EST on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025 for our third annual holiday piano concert at Klavierhaus piano store. You can get your tickets here: lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/e8acjpb…. We can’t wait to see you there! #HireDifferent #Concert #Neurodiversity

The Trump administration's mass firings at the Department of Education’s Office of Special Education and Rehabilitation Services has set off alarm bells about the future education for millions of students with disabilities. Read more here: bit.ly/3Ja1uYb #HireDifferent