Supported
Self-Employment provides the opportunity for individuals with disabilities to
own a business with appropriate resources and supports. Individuals who meet the criteria for
Supported Employment and are interested in Self-Employment may pursue Supported
Self-Employment.
Supported
Self-Employment differs from Self-Employment because the individual requires
and receives supports and ongoing assistance in the daily running of the
business. Supports are not time limited
and may be needed for the life of the business.
Florida’s Division of Vocational
Rehabilitation (VR) established a goal to increase Self-Employment outcomes and
created the CBTAC program.
The CBTAC program was developed to
provide support to VR Counselors and individuals with disabilities interested
in pursuing Self-Employment or Supported Self-Employment as an employment outcome. CBTACs assist an individual through the
business development process and are available throughout Florida. Picasso Einstein, LLC is a Florida
Vocational Rehabilitation CBTAC provider.
If you are a recipient of VR services
and are interested in Self-Employment or Supported Self-Employment, express
your interest to your VR counselor. If Self-Employment is a viable option for
you, your VR counselor will refer you to a CBTAC provider to begin your exciting journey of independence
through self-employment!
Florida Department of Education, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation;
Self-Employment and Supported Self-Employment Best Practice and Informational
Guide; February 2014
