[Lnc-business] Director of Development

[Elizabeth Van Horn]

Caryn Ann, as I stated in my reply to your private email back in July,
one of my sons was diagnosed with an Autistic Spectrum Disorder in 4th
grade.  (I also have a nephew with moderate to severe autism) 

I've advocated on behalf of those with autism for decades.   

This exchange is happening because you reacted to someone pointing out
that you were rude.   Yet, you persist with threats and accusations.   

If you seriously want guidance, and disregard fellow LNC members
pointing out perceived rudeness, than perhaps the guidance you need is
beyond our ability.  You may wish to seek guidance elsewhere.  

Meanwhile, please stop with the threats and accusations. 

---
Elizabeth Van Horn
LNC Region 3 Representative (IN, MI, OH, KY)

On 2019-10-28 11:31, Caryn Ann Harlos wrote:

> I will be writing Ms. Sexton privately. 
> 
> At the risk of further ridicule, I have autism.  I am hyper aware that I can be unintentionally blunt.  My email signature is a request for help.  The public bullying and shaming is abusive and if I were a statist, completely violative of my "civil rights." 
> 
> There is some serious education needed here about productive ways to deal with people with my disability.  EVH is completely over the top but Mr. Bishop-Henchman's consistent habit of reading the worst possible intent into things I say is completely prejudicial.  I've tried to talk to him privately about  it and he ignores every attempt. 
> 
> For anyone who cares to be understanding here is some education. 
> 
> https://www.crisisprevention.com/Blog/September-2012/Tips-for-Interacting-With-People-With-Autism 
> Point number 4 is pertinent in all communication.  Number 8 is as well. 
> 
> https://nationalautismassociation.org/its-not-rude-its-autism/ 
> 
> https://researchautism.org/ten-things-autism-isnt/ 
> 
> I am not going to stand for this abuse. 
> 
> I AM NOT asking to be excused from perceived rudeness.  I am asking for the perfectly reasonable and ethical accommodation of guidance. 
> 
> And no this is not a threat but I have reached out to a disability advocate lawyer.  I WILL be treated with the human dignity I deserve. 
> 
> On Mon, Oct 28, 2019 at 9:14 AM Erin Adams <erin.adams at lp.org> wrote: 
> While I can certainly see where the comment directed at Alternate Sexton crossed a line, I also think some of the response to it did as well. "Fault" isnt always a one way street.  
> 
> To the matter at hand, after reading the most recent email from Mr. Fishman I am not anymore comfortable with this current decision nor the perceived circumstances surrounding this hire.  
> 
> Im disgusted by the recent chain of events and flabbergasted that I seem to be in the minority in feeling so.  
> 
> On Oct 28, 2019 9:37 AM, Elizabeth Van Horn <elizabeth.vanhorn at lp.org> wrote:
> 
> Erin, I agree.  I would suggest though, that someone speak to our LNC secretary about attacks on LNC members on this list.  If she hadn't gone and lobbed rudeness at Paige Sexton, there would be no exchange.  I'm not going to stand by why an LNC member does that, nor be silenced when it happens.  This is a pattern, and the beginning has a source. 
> 
> ---
> Elizabeth Van Horn
> LNC Region 3 Representative (IN, MI, OH, KY)
> 
> On 2019-10-28 09:26, Erin Adams wrote: 
> I would very much like to get back to the topic of this discussion and perhaps handle personal disagreements in another email chain.  
> The personal back and forth above distracts from the very serious issue at hand imo 
> 
> On Oct 28, 2019 3:13 AM, Caryn Ann Harlos via Lnc-business <lnc-business at hq.lp.org> wrote:
> 
> Take it to the proper channels.  Thank you. 
> 
> On Mon, Oct 28, 2019 at 1:58 AM Elizabeth Van Horn <elizabeth.vanhorn at lp.org> 
> wrote: