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Make Oregon hiring work for neurodivergent talent

Emphasize alternatives to traditional interviews, skills-based assessments, and the strengths neurodivergent workers bring to Oregon employers.

Points you can make

  • Traditional interviews screen out talented people whose strengths are not best shown in that format.
  • Skills-based assessments create better matches for the actual job.
  • Neurodiversity should be treated as a workforce asset, not a compliance burden.

What to ask for

  • Support interview alternatives and skills-based assessments in state hiring.
  • Back sensory-friendly workplace design and clear communication protocols.
  • Ensure neurodivergent Oregonians are represented in implementation and oversight.
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