Supported Employment is competitive work in an  
  integrated setting with on-going support services
  for individuals who have MR/DD. 

  Competitive work is defined as compensated
  work in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards
  Act. 
 
  An integrated work setting is a job site that is
  similar to that of the general work force.  Such
  work is supported by any activity needed to sustain
  paid employment by persons with disabilities.