The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

Competitive integrated employment—The term as defined in the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (Pub.L. No. 113-128), which is work performed on a full or part-time basis, including self-employment, for which a person is:

1. (i) Compensated at not less than Federal minimum wage requirements or State or local minimum wage law, whichever is higher, and not less than the customary rate paid by the employer for the same or similar work performed by people without a disability.
2. (ii) At a location where the employee interacts with people without a disability, not including supervisory personnel or people who are providing services to the employee.

3. (iii) Presented, as appropriate, opportunities for similar benefits and advancement like those for other employees without a disability and who have similar positions.

   Employment First—Competitive integrated employment is the first consideration and preferred outcome of publicly-funded education, training, employment and related services, and long-term supports and services for working-age Pennsylvanians with a disability, as “disability” is defined in each agency’s governing statutes and rules.