“By showcasing creatives on a global scale, we aim to not only offer an accessible platform for hiring personnel but to help bridge the divide for creatives with disabilities.”
One out of five.
Approximately 15% of the world’s population experiences some form of disability. Yet, the chances of being hired for a job (when these individuals are more than qualified and more than capable) is consistently undermined.
The initiative started in alliance with the disabled community, who are tired of being underrepresented and under-appreciated.
“By showcasing creatives on a global scale, we aim to not only offer an accessible platform for hiring personnel but to help bridge the divide for creatives with disabilities.”
— Jillian Mercado
The Team
Jillian Mercado, Daniel Haim, Diana Ghivnici, Emily Mercado, and Sam Chaplin.
Recent Press
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Jillian Mercado Tells Us About Her New Platform for Black Disabled Creatives -
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Jillian Mercado Shares Her Favorite Pieces From Aerie's New Activewear Brand Offline -
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Jillian Mercado: “You Want To Talk About Race And Inclusion? You Can’t Leave Out The Disability Community” -
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I’m Disabled & I Refuse To Be Your Inspiration -
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The Black and disabled Black artists creating new opportunities for inclusion -
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A Model Who Uses A Wheelchair Is Working To Bring More Physical Diversity To Fashion -
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