How Are Supported Employment Services Funded & Delivered?: An OPEN MINDS Market Intelligence Report

Supported employment provides services and supports to individuals with disabilities to gain and retain employment in a competitive integrated work environment. An integrated work environment refers to an environment with both non-disabled and disabled employees. Competitive work means an individuals is paid at least minimum wage and compensated for their work at the same or comparable rate to other workers. Supported employment can be provided to individuals with any type of disability including developmental/intellectual disabilities, autism, physical disabilities, and serious mental illness. Services that an individual might receive under supported employment include job placement, social skills training, special . . .