### Question
How is the "supported employment" defined?


### Answer
The term **supported employment** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 6001* as follows -

> competitive work in integrated work settings for individuals with developmental disabilities—


(A)(i) for whom competitive employment has not traditionally occurred

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 6001*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 75-PROGRAMS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

