Navigating Ableism in Professional Spaces

This chapter recounts the speaker's experiences as a disabled neurodivergent individual coping with internalized ableism and the pressures of workplace dynamics. It emphasizes the challenges faced in the construction industry concerning accessibility, discrimination, and the need for diversity and inclusion advocacy. Through personal reflections and shared stories, the conversation highlights the impact of microaggressions and the importance of community in fostering acceptance and well-being.