<i>&quot;If assimilation is the expectation, those of us who are non-white, older than 40, disabled, trans, not neurotypical, queer, from low-income backgrounds, and&#x2F;or a host of other identities will continue to be locked out of tech.&quot;</i><p>I would have thought being <i>&quot;not neurotypical&quot;</i> would be an asset.