Well, if nobody has anything else we can go ahead and wrap this meeting up.
Nope.
Alright everyone, I’ll see you at the next one.
Um, excuse me, sir?
There’s a few things that I wanted to address with you.
Sure thing! Why didn’t you bring it up during the meeting?
Well, I’m not the best at social situations. So
I thought maybe it would be better and easier to talk one on one.
Completely understand. What’s up?
So, I know I’ve only been here for like a week or so,
and I really love the job,
but I’m finding some things are making it difficult.
Oh? Like.... like what?
Well I’ve been really distracted with all of the office noise
that goes on around my cubicle.
And it’s like the printer,
the coworkers,
the AC.
it’s a little hard to like... concentrate.
Um.
Would it be okay if I maybe brought my headphones in
Uh, to drown out the noise?
Or maybe some like, earplugs at the very least?
I don’t see why not.
I’ve never really noticed it to be that loud in here though.
Actually, I experience a form of neurodiversity.
And sometimes even like normal sensory inputs
can be a bit intense.
Neurodiversity? Is that like “on the spectrum”?
Not necessarily. Neurodiversity is just a,
a broad term which means someone perceives the world around them
differently and in atypical ways.
Uh light and sound sensitivity, um, is just like one example.
Wow, I didn’t know you had this disability when we brought you on the team.
It’s not a disability per say,
and it’s not always something that you can see.
Um, It’s just something that people should be aware of
and maybe try and make some accommodations for when they can.
So using headphones or earplugs is something that-
have a big of effect on people who are dio...
Diverse?
I’m sorry, neurodiverse Is that the term?
Yep!
Okay.
Yea! Uh, something different might someone. But for me, that would help a lot.
And adjusting the lighting could maybe help too.
I knew when I joined this organization I couldn’t always control my environment.
But when it’s feasible, there are practical things I do to increase my focus.
As someone who experiences even normal sound and light
as extreme,
it makes a huge difference for me.
I knew you were a great choice for the unit.
What do you mean?
Well, I’m sure it’s not easy to talk about this subject
especially working in a military unit.
And find them working in a more stimulating
situations than not.
So, I’m glad you brought this to my attention.
Is there any other suggestions that you can help out
the unit be more inclusive?
I can think of a few suggestions.
Excellent! Let me hear ‘em!
I want everyone to have the tools they need
to be successful in this unit.
So like I was saying, the lighting for some...
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