"In public entities, specifically local government units, are we doing enough to foster understanding and inclusion for people with neural differences? Consider how divisive topics, like political preferences, highlight the diversity in how people think and reason. These differences—how individuals approach reasoning, social dynamics, routines, or preferences—are often accommodated unevenly. Some types of thinking are more widely accepted or understood, leaving others marginalized, even when those differences are equally valid.
This raises a key question: Are we creating a workplace culture that truly values and supports diverse ways of thinking—whether related to cognitive styles, personal routines, or deeply held preferences? And if not, what steps can we take to ensure everyone feels understood and empowered to contribute?"
This question comes from my experiences working for two School Districts and a Community College in Washington State. I understand discrimination from the targets perspective, though I did not understand initially that I was being discriminated against, I should have listened to my body's physiological response to the stresses.
I will climb out of a victim's hole and stand on empowered ground.
