Is anyone worried about the current climate under new administration (backing out of all DEI commitments) eroding any progress in protecting neurodiverse professionals from discrimination and/or being frozen out from opportunities? Fully own I didn’t adequately appreciate DEI or ND until I found myself impacted by mental health discrimination (even with positive performance evaluations). I’m worried nothing will protect us in this climate and that even discussing ND will draw heavier backlash.

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No, because I was brazenly and openly discriminated against in my last role. Not only that, but I was fired after asking for reasonable accommodation. A characteristic of ADHD was specifically documented as to why I was let go. The EEOCC is slow to respond, but that remains the right avenue for us. DEI doesn’t help the ignorant become spontaneously enlightened or “reformed”. Sadly.

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Thanks. Take gobs of notes so you don’t forget anything. Good luck

No, the climate is "no discrimination" that's the whole point

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Discussing ND openly had risks before as well. However, requesting reasonable accommodations is still fine - you are protected by the ADA and every workplace over 25 individuals must provide reasonable accommodations

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I fear you may be right. Today the presidential admin blamed the DCA plane crash tragedy on “DEI” hires at the FAA who had “mental disabilities” - there is absolutely no evidence of this, and is a lie, but it’s that big of a talking point

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Especially because a lot of the protections and legal support we rely on comes from agencies that Trump and the Republicans are gutting:

DoE, labor board, and DoJ civil rights division, just to name a few.

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No, it hasn’t helped in the first place.

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Yep

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Not at all

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I hear that! I've been wondering this myself. There is no reason for DEI to be enforced now. In fact, companies can get into trouble if they try to include DEI.

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