[il-talk] FW: Another Was I In The Wrong?/Workplace Advice

[Nicholas]

I had to rejoin the list for some reason.  However, the silver lining being that I found lists that I did not come across the first go around.  This being NFB History, Blind Office Professionals, and a few others.  Anyway please view the message below regarding a workplace action.  I would like your advice. 

Nicholas S. Robertson, MBA
Phone: 641.660.2475
Email: robertson.nicholas at hotmail.com
            nicholas.robertson2 at va.gov


 
From: robertson.nicholas at outlook.com
To: il-talk at nfbnet.org
Subject: Another Was I In The Wrong?/Workplace Advice
Date: Thu, 16 Jan 2014 17:23:22 -0500




I just did something today that I've never done before.  I accidently sent a "Reply All" message regarding inaccessibility issues to the entire building instead of my colleague whom is working on 508 issues.  The email also inquired about whom the Ethics Advisor is for the VA/NAC.  I know Hannah (508 Compliance) is working, but her instruction has little to no push regarding this issue.  My thinking is that the Ethics Advisor along with Hannah could put the word out regarding accessibility.  FYI.  I've already contacted Hannah to apologize for any potential wrong doings.
 
The initial feedback was one person was really upset at me, and the other person said your email was stern and correct.  Person B indicated that the only wrong thing was that I sent a "Reply All".  He then said that worse messages have been sent via that method in the office.  He thinks I should worry not.  
 
I feel as if I am walking on egg shells between biting my tongue as a new employee while fighting for my right for equality in terms of accessibility.  I feel the "powers that be" in the office say the politically correct thing, but do just enough to satisfy their bosses.  
 
It feels good to have some backing, but as if I could have more.  This may be the case more often than not for most people.  What say you?  Thanks for the feedback. 


Nicholas S. Robertson, MBA
Phone: 641.660.2475
Email: robertson.nicholas at hotmail.com
            nicholas.robertson2 at va.gov