Sec. 7. (a) It is the policy of the state to advance
competitive integrated employment, including
self-employment, as the first and preferred option when providing services to an individual with disabilities who is of working age, regardless of the nature or the severity of the individual’s disability. The policy applies to programs and agencies that provide services and support to help obtain employment for
individuals with disabilities.
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Terms Used In Indiana Code 22-9-11-7
- competitive integrated employment: has the meaning set forth in Indiana Code 22-9-11-1
- individuals with disabilities: has the meaning set forth in Indiana Code 22-9-11-2
- informed choice: means the process by which an individual chooses from all available options following the receipt of appropriate information, experience, and knowledge that may be obtained through the following activities:
Indiana Code 22-9-11-3
- self-employment: means a business, profession, or trade owned by an individual and through which the individual earns income directly through the individual's own efforts and not as an employee of a business, profession, or trade owned by another person. See Indiana Code 22-9-11-4
As added by P.L.68-2017, SEC.4.
