### Question
Can you define what individuals with barriers to employment means?


### Answer
**Individuals with barriers to employment** is defined as the following in *42 U.S.C. § 3056l*:

> minority individuals, Indian individuals, individuals with greatest economic need, eligible individuals who have been incarcerated or are under supervision following release from prison or jail, and individuals described in subsection (a)(3)(B)(ii) or (b)(2) of section 3056p of this title

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 3056l*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 35-PROGRAMS FOR OLDER AMERICANS > SUBCHAPTER IX-COMMUNITY SERVICE SENIOR OPPORTUNITIES**

