Section 22-9-11-3 - "Informed choice" As used in this chapter, "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:
(1) Reviewing information about the benefits of working in an integrated employment setting.(2) Completing vocational and situational assessments, career development planning, and discovery experiences in integrated employment settings.(3) Arranging for and receiving peer-to-peer mentoring.(4) Conducting job exploration, interest inventories, and work experiences in integrated job settings.(5) Receiving benefits counseling and access to benefits plans for the purpose of learning the impact of competitive work on an individual's public benefits.(6) Working in alternative work environments that allow an individual with a disability to remain attached to the workforce in some capacity while addressing barriers to competitive integrated employment.Added by P.L. 68-2017,SEC. 4, eff. 7/1/2017.