Support Persons Some people with disabilities will be with a support person. The support person might be a personal support worker, a volunteer, a family member, or a friend. Support persons may assist with speaking, mobility, personal or medical needs of a person with a disability. If you are not sure which person is the support person, simply ask. Always speak directly to the person with the disability and not the support person. Support persons can go anywhere with the person with a disability. If you discuss confidential matters with the person with a disability, make sure they want the support person present. |
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Some people with disabilities will be with a support person. The support person might be a personal support worker, a volunteer, a family member, or a friend. Support persons may assist with speaking, mobility, personal or medical needs of a person with a disability.
If you are not sure which person is the support person, simply ask. Always speak directly to the person with the disability and not the support person.
Support persons can go anywhere with the person with a disability. If you discuss confidential matters with the person with a disability, make sure they want the support person present.