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(More customer reviews)Many Americans with disabilities need a personal attendant to live independently - but very few titles address how to find a qualified attendant and how to work with one. Katie Banister is herself disabled and also a speaker and advocate: her title pairs forms and worksheets to organize an attendant search with advice on anecdotes for caregivers and disabled alike, pairing personal stories of special challenges with plenty of insights. It's the perfect, unique choice for any who would understand the special needs and challenges involved in working with a personal attendant.
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This invaluable book guides people with disabilities and their families through a challenging, but by no means impossible, task: finding a qualified caregiver. Readers learn to successfully locate, interview, hire, train, and supervise a personal attendant, whether through an agency or on their own. Thorny issues like wages, taxes, and firing an attendant are also covered. Additionally, the book’s real-life examples help current and prospective caregivers succeed in this demanding yet rewarding work environment.
