### Question
What does supported employment mean?


### Answer
**Supported employment** has the following meaning in *29 U.S.C. § 705*:

> competitive integrated employment, including customized employment, or employment in an integrated work setting in which individuals are working on a short-term basis toward competitive integrated employment, that is individualized and customized consistent with the strengths, abilities, interests, and informed choice of the individuals involved, for individuals with the most significant disabilities—


(A)(i) for whom competitive integrated employment has not historically occurred

#### Citation:
  - *29 U.S.C. § 705*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 16-VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION AND OTHER REHABILITATION SERVICES > GENERAL PROVISIONS**

