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Autodesk\u2019s first employee resource group was formed in 2011. Since then, we\u2019ve grown a vibrant network of ERGs<\/a> to help create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging. We\u2019ll be launching two new ERGs in 2023, one of which is Autodesk MIND Network<\/strong> \u2013 representing topics and communities pertaining to M<\/strong>ental I<\/strong>nclusion, N<\/strong>eurodivergence, and D<\/strong>isability. I\u2019m excited to serve as the first Global Lead for MIND Network, and I can\u2019t wait to get started!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Autodesk MIND Network began over a year ago as an informal group of Autodeskers who were motivated to create a safe community for mental inclusion, neurodivergence, and disability. We started asking around to see if anyone was interested in joining the effort to build a formal employee resource group to support this community, and I was personally blown away by the support we received!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Together, we aligned on a shared mission: to serve employees with neurodivergence, disabilities of all kinds, and mental health struggles by providing resources, support, and advocacy, while also educating those outside of the community. Our goal is to make the invisible visible so that everyone can feel understood, embraced, and empowered to show up as their authentic selves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A personal connection to this work<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I grew up alongside my Aunt Debbie, who had Down syndrome and lived with us because my mom was her primary caregiver. I saw day-to-day how living with a disability impacted so many areas of her life \u2013 from bullying and public harassment to not being able to participate in things my siblings and I could; the world was simply not built with my Aunt Debbie in mind. From a young age, it really made me aware of the reality that the systems around us were not equitably built.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I\u2019ve noticed these inequities in my own experience, as I am neurodivergent and have struggled with mental health my entire life. I\u2019ve had to be my own biggest advocate, and at times I\u2019ve felt really lost and alone on my journey. When I was young, societal norms and negative relationships conditioned me to believe that I did not have what it takes to be \u201csuccessful\u201d because I was different. Today, I believe I am successful BECAUSE I am different.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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My Aunt Debbie was the maid of honor in my mom’s wedding!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Preventing others from feeling the way I did during my lowest moments is what drives me most. If leading the MIND Network with vulnerability and sharing my story can help even one person, I will be happy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Increasing advocacy for the community<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Some of the biggest challenges people with neurodivergence or disabilities face are the stigmas and biases that exist at a conscious and unconscious level. This can cause people who are neurodivergent or have a disability to avoid requesting accommodations at work, feel like they need to \u201cmask\u201d their authentic self to fit in, or even avoid seeking help when they need it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From my perspective, one of the biggest opportunities is how the innovative minds within this group will advocate for an even more equitable and accessible experience for all of Autodesk. There is a saying within the disability community, \u201cNothing About Us Without Us,\u201d which means decisions made about and for people within our community need to be made with<\/em> people in our community at the table.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Hiking Latourell Falls near Portland, Oregon<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

My hope is that MIND Network will help by providing a network of support for employees with neurodivergence, disabilities, or mental health struggles. Connecting with others who can relate to your experiences and support you along the way can make all the difference in your sense of belonging, psychological safety, and ability to show up as your authentic self.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I also hope that MIND Network can be a safe space to educate those who do not identify as part of this community on how they can better support and understand the people in their lives who do. Hearing the perspective of someone different than us is how we can become aware of biases we hold \u2013 which is essential to challenging them and creating positive change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I like to say that you either work with someone, love someone, or are someone who struggles with mental health, is neurodivergent, or has a disability, whether you\u2019re aware of it or not. A lot of what our community advocates for, like improving accessibility, can make everyone’s experiences better \u2014 both in and outside of Autodesk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Learn more about Autodesk\u2019s employee resource groups\u00a0<\/em>here<\/em><\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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