supported employment


sup·port·ed em·ploy·ment

(sŭ-pōrt'ĕd em-ploy'mĕnt) An employment arrangement for people with disabilities that includes integration with nondisabled workers.
See also: sheltered employment

supported employment

A program of paid work in regular workplace settings by people with physical, cognitive, developmental, and mental health disorders. Ongoing training is provided by an interdisciplinary team of rehabilitation professionals, employers, and family members.