Benefits of courtroom cameras, embrace neurodiversity

We all benefit with courtroom cameras

It’s time the State of New York enabled the public to see what goes on in courtrooms [“Poll: 60% of New Yorkers paying attention to ex-prez’s criminal trial,” News, April 23].

Years ago, I served as executive director of the Suffolk County Bar Association, participating in many conferences where courtrooms were a key subject.

Now, years later, it still has not happened. More people would pay attention to former President Donald Trump’s hush money trial. It would be vastly different if we could see and hear what’s happening and become enlightened.

The reason trial lawyers don’t support cameras in the courtroom is that they fear that it would have a chilling effect on justice. I think the public needs to be informed about our justice system.

 — Gabriele K. Libbey, Harbor Isle

People with autism have much to offer

As a father of a son with autism, I was delighted to see Kelli Fisher and Spectrum Designs’ advertising campaign featured during Autism Acceptance Month [“Autism ‘out of the box,’  ” LI  Business, April 15].

Addressing an important and pervasive matter, this campaign tackles the misconception that many employers and people in the community still have about people on the spectrum: that they are all the same, as Fisher put it.

From my experience with my son and my role as board president at the Brookville Center for Children’s Services, I see that the autism community is vibrant, diverse and talented — filled with invaluable skills and perspectives.

I applaud Fisher as the first employee on the spectrum to work in marketing at Spectrum Designs as well as her creative vision for the “Out of the Box” campaign.

With a sense of humor and sharp insight, she shows that embracing different abilities and perspectives can lead to a more dynamic workplace.

Let’s embrace neurodiversity. It’s an important step in ensuring we can all access the same opportunities.

 — Al Capra, Manhasset