The Disclosure Decision Matrix
Leviticus: If you view the workplace as a series of nested simulations, then disclosure is the act of uploading a new data set to the “Manager” and “HR” modules. It’s not rocket appliances, but if you do it wrong, the system will throw a series of “Unconscious Bias” exceptions that you can’t easily override.
Riot: And once that data is out there, you can’t hit “Undo.” Disclosure is a high-stakes tactical move. You’re trading potential privacy for potential accommodations. Sometimes the trade is worth it. Sometimes it’s a worst-case Ontario.
1. The Tactical Audit: Why Disclose? (Riot)
Riot: Before you open your mouth, you need to know what you’re trying to achieve. Don’t disclose because you feel “guilty” or “fake.” Disclose to get Results.
- The Accommodation Extraction: You need a dark room, noise-canceling headphones, or a flexible schedule. You can’t get these without the legal leverage that disclosure provides.
- The Shield Maneuver: You’re about to get a performance review and you know your “communication style” is the issue. Disclosure creates a legal shield against discrimination.
- The Authenticity Surge: You’re tired of the mask melting your brain. You want to be the player character without the active performance overhead.
2. The Risk Assessment (Leviticus)
Leviticus: We must calculate the potential drag on our career trajectory.
- The Stigma Fault: Neurotypical NPCs often have low-resolution models of “Autism.” They might start treating you like a child or assuming you can’t lead.
- The Promotion Patch: The system might quietly deprioritize your character for leadership roles, assuming you lack the “soft skills” required for the simulation.
- The Bureaucracy Logic-Gate: HR is not your friend. They are a compliance module for the company. They will record your disclosure as a potential liability.
3. The ‘Need-to-Know’ Protocol (Co-Written)
Leviticus: You do not have to disclose everything. You are transmuting information into leverage.
- The Partial Disclosure: “I have a sensory processing difference that requires noise-canceling headphones.” You don’t mention autism. You just mention the hardware limitation.
- The Scripted Reveal: Use the Script Pack to find the exact words. Keep it technical. Keep it direct. No fluff.
- The Paper Trail: Always follow up a verbal disclosure with an email. “Per our conversation, I am disclosing my disability status for the purpose of requesting ADA accommodations.” This is your save point.
4. The Outcome (Riot)
Riot: If the simulation responds with support, great. You’ve upgraded your environment. If it responds with friction, you’ve gained valuable data. Now you know the simulation is broken, and you can start planning your extraction.
Leviticus: Get to the point or get out of the way. Disclosure is just a tool. Use it, don’t let it use you.
Disclosure Data:
- Success Rate: Variable (Dependent on Company OS).
- Energy Preservation: +30% after accommodation.
- Legal Protection: Guaranteed (in theory).
