Delaware Code Title 19. Labor § 741. Statement of purpose

The General Assembly finds that the benefits of meaningful work have significance and importance to all working-age individuals, including persons with disabilities, which shall include, but not be limited to, veterans with service-connected disabilities.  All persons, including persons with disabilities, have a right to the opportunity for competitive employment.  In order to achieve meaningful and competitive employment for persons with disabilities, employment opportunities in fully-integrated work settings shall be the first and priority option explored in the service planning for working-age persons with disabilities.