Ep 348: Diversity and Disability

Published: April 28, 2021, 10:03 p.m.

Back in Episode 335, I published an interview where we talked about Neurodiversity in the workplace. The episode generated a lot of interest, and many organisations got in touch with me to share their stories. One that really stood out was a non-profit called Creative Spirit, which helps create integrated employment opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. \n\nCreative Spirit is doing some vital work, and I'm delighted that their Co-Founder Laurel Rossi joins me as my guest this week.\n\nIn the interview, we discuss:\n\n\xa0\xa0\xa0\u25aa\xa0\xa0\xa0Creative Spirit's backstory and purpose\n\n\xa0\xa0\xa0\u25aa\xa0\xa0\xa0Being a genuinely inclusive employer and how the pandemic is changing everything\n\n\xa0\xa0\xa0\u25aa\xa0\xa0\xa0Busting the myths about employment for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities\n\n\xa0\xa0\xa0\u25aa\xa0\xa0\xa0Success stories and shout outs\n\n\xa0\xa0\xa0\u25aa\xa0\xa0\xa0Advice to Talent Acquisition Leaders\n\n\xa0\xa0\xa0\u25aa\xa0\xa0\xa0How to get involved with Creative Spirit\n\n\nListen to this podcast in Apple Podcasts