Indiana To Pilot Manufacturing-Focused Supported Employment For I/DD

Indiana is planning a supported employment pilot program for people with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD) that will focus on placements at manufacturing facilities; however, a start date has not been set. The pilot is authorized by Indiana House Bill 1160, which was signed on May 4, 2023.

The pilot would focus on two populations:

Individuals with I/DD.
Current workers who are identified to fill higher paying jobs due to increased workforce participation by people with I/DD.

The bill provides that the FSSA, in consultation with Erskine Green Training Institute and the Department of Workforce Development, can establish . . .