20. Parent/Caregiver/"Significant Others" Involvement

The person's family/caregivers/"significant others" (i.e. close friends) are regarded as an important source of information (concerning the person's present level of competency and comprehensive needs) and close contact and ongoing communication with families/caregivers is stressed, even when they are not legal conservators.

 

Why?

• Clients' loved ones know them best and are our most valuable source of information.
• With input and support of our clients families, we are able to better serve our clients.
• When families feel respected and valued, they are more likely to help support the individual with disabilities to be successful.