[NFBNJ] Apology

[NFB of NJ President]

National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey community,


On Thursday, August 20th, I sent an email containing private information to
the entire listserv. I want to apologize to the entire affiliate for my
mistake, explain how it occurred, and explain how I will ensure it does not
happen again.



As most of you know, I help watch my grandson while his parents are at
work; being affiliate president is a full-time job, but so is being a Nana,
especially in the summer. Our state convention is less than two months
away, and it is a busy season, so I was trying to multitask and answer
emails on my phone while watching Lucas, and I mixed up the emails I had
open.



In addition to multitasking, I was completing this task while trying to use
my limited remaining eyesight, as I am admittedly not as comfortable yet
using VoiceOver on my phone as I would like to be. Either one of these
raised the risk of a serious error, but I created the perfect storm for an
accident to occur, and I am truly and deeply sorry for this. I say this not
to excuse my actions, but to explain how this happened, as I believe
accountability requires transparency.



This week I am talking to the individuals whose private information was
shared to apologize personally and ask for their forgiveness. I have also
spoken with members of the affiliate board and determined that I need to
become more comfortable using assistive technology; I will be enrolling in
courses to develop the VoiceOver skills I currently lack.  I do believe
that with stronger technology skills, I will significantly reduce the risk
of this happening again.



Everybody makes mistakes; however, this mistake should never have occurred,
and I apologize for the failures that led to it. Nobody is above
accountability, including your affiliate president. I own the consequences
of these actions and will work to prevent them in the future.  I offer my
sincere apology to the entire National Federation of the Blind of New
Jersey community and commit to doing better moving forward.

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Warmly,
Linda Melendez, President
National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey

`Phone: 908-590-1747
Email: president at nfbnj.org

Website: www.nfbnj.org

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