[humanser] Recording for note taking

Sat May 24 23:08:33 UTC 2014

Ericka,
Thank you for the thoughts. There is no new personnel but, someone is in a new position. It feels a lot like there was a conspiracy that was formed based on the two individuals collaboration. I could be completely wrong but, I am deeply concerned.
Mary
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From: humanser [mailto:humanser-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ericka Short via humanser
Sent: Saturday, May 24, 2014 5:05 PM
To: Karen Rose; Human Services Mailing List
Subject: Re: [humanser] Recording for note taking

Something doesn't seem right.  You have had much good support and information here.  I think you are on the right path and should not let them treat you as they are.  I do have some things I wonder about.

Was there a change in staff?  If so they might not be aware you were able to record in the past.  That is the only plausible reason for them to do this. 
Now I didn't say  they were right in their actions at all.   If no staff 
change, then I don't know what to say.  Glad you are standing up to them and doing so respectfully and properly.  You have our support.  I had a situation at a job where I was sabotaged in a meeting.  It's a big learning situation and not one you want to repeat.  I brought in my vr counselor at the time who was in a wheelchair and had no use of any limbs due to post polio.  I got my way.  I think they just don't want to be caught  doing something disrespectful, illegal and just mean.  I don't see why  picking your own  notewater or recording is any financial impact on the business. 
Neither costs them anything.  When you provide your own notetaker, you choose someone you trust .  The notetaker/friend will be able to give great info later on the visual stuff like smirks, glances, confusion and such you couldn't see plus accurate notes. I can't see how your recording as in the past is any significant  financial problem unless they are trying to fire you.  It's still illegal to treat anyone this way.  Litigation isn't cheap so they ought to do the right thing in the first place.  I wonder if they are  making a mountain of something that they wouldn't talk to any other employee about.  The employer wouldn't want proof of that getting around.  I don't like the idea of other staff writing up the notes.  They must do as directed and most likely are picked to paint the boss in a good light. 
Anything can be said but incriminating things from the meeting can be said "off the record".  I’m glad you are pushing them to do the right thing. I trust you are keeping a paper trail of correspondence, verbal communication, etc. "just in case."  I hope this doesn't go far and you are given  logical, reasonable accomodations.  They wouldn't want  to be in a meeting where everyone else is reading braille would they?  It goes both ways!

I hope this doesn't ruin your weekend.  Happy Decoration Day weekend all.

Ericka

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