Communication
A good working relationship depends on good communication. Here are some helpful tips for talking with and listening to your employer:
http://68.125.70.35/images/Effective Communication.doc

If you are uncertain about how to interact with someone who has a disability, read these tips, read AccessMaine.org's Tip Sheet on How to Interact with People Who Have Disabilities:
http://www.accessmaine.org/TipSheets/InteractwithPWDTS.htm

The National Center on Workforce Disability/Adult also has some helpful guidelines for talking with and about people with disabilities:
http://www.onestops.info/article.php?article_id=14&subcat_id=14

Performance Reviews
Your employer may want to talk to you about how you are doing on your job, either from time to time or on a regular basis. This can be a good way to make sure your working relationship is on track. It is a good time for you to talk about how you feel about your job and discuss any concerns you may have. You can also use this time to ask your employer about additional training or other suggestions he or she might have that would make you a more valuable employee.

If our employer does not give you regular performance reviews, think about asking him or her to do so. This can give you the feedback you need to do a good job, and give you the chance to tell your employer how you feel about your job.

Consumer Direction
If you work for employers who are directing their own services, you should know about the values and principles of consumer-directed services.