Thank you for the write up and your work. I was terminated two days after disclosing that I am on the spectrum. So, I noticed that in addition to the community’s needs with criminal defense, there are nearly zero attorneys who are qualified and willing to assist with ADA discrimination cases on the prosecutorial side as well, no matter how cut and dry those cases are, or rather would be in a legal system with a modicum of awareness.
I even ended up arguing with an EEOC representative that disclosure would not protect me from wrongful termination. He said that companies would not fire someone for disclosing that they are on the spectrum because, in his words, “that would be illegal.”
I tried to inform him that he was woefully ignorant of how willing companies are to break the law if they believe it is in their best interest to do so. He just got upset with me for arguing with him.
From what I’ve experienced, it is going to be a long and difficult uphill battle to educate and reform the legal system to the point where autistic employees have any real rights/protections under the ADA.

As I am currently unemployed and significantly motivated by my anger at the injustices I have experienced and witnessed, I would like to know more about how I could get involved to help serve the community. I get the feeling that most of those opportunities to get involved on a significant level are in Washington D.C.

At least you have inspired me to look outside the healthcare industry to search for potential job opportunities. Thanks again.