UTAH CODE (Last Updated: January 16, 2015) |
Title 62A. Utah Human Services Code |
Chapter 5. Services for People with Disabilities |
Part 1. Services for People with Disabilities |
§ 62A-5-103.3. Employment first emphasis on the provision of services.
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(2) The division shall develop a written plan to implement the policy described in Subsection (1) that includes: (a) assessing the strengths and needs of a person with a disability; (b) customizing strength-based approaches to obtaining employment; (c) expecting, encouraging, providing, and rewarding: (i) integrated employment in the workplace at competitive wages and benefits; and (ii) self-employment; (d) developing partnerships with potential employers; (e) maximizing appropriate employment training opportunities; (f) coordinating services with other government agencies and community resources; (g) to the extent possible, eliminating practices and policies that interfere with the policy described in Subsection (1); and (h) arranging sub-minimum wage work or volunteer work when employment at market rates cannot be obtained. (3) The division shall, on an annual basis: (a) set goals to implement the policy described in Subsection (1) and the plan described in Subsection (2); (b) determine whether the goals for the previous year have been met; and (c) modify the plan described in Subsection (2) as needed.
Enacted by Chapter 169, 2011 General Session