Just because someone communicates or acts differently doesn’t mean they aren’t capable. Rather than focusing on what someone can’t do, let’s respect everyone’s potential and give them space to show it on their own terms. “Assuming Competence” is a reminder to stop underestimating people based on outdated ideas and start seeing them for who they really are. It’s the belief that every individual, regardless of how they communicate or present themselves, has the ability to think, learn, and understand.