Natural supports are supports from whom in the workplace?

• A. Family members providing all care at home.
• B. External contractors providing training only.
• C. Supports from supervisors and co-workers occurring in the workplace to assist employees with disabilities.
• D. Formal education programs only.

Answer: (C)

Natural supports are the assistance provided by people who are already in the work setting—supervisors and coworkers—to help an employee with a disability complete tasks and participate in the job. These informal, day-to-day supports are embedded in the workplace and occur on the job, making them sustainable and integrated into normal work routines. For example, a coworker can show a step-by-step approach, or a supervisor can adjust a workload or provide timely feedback to help someone succeed. This is different from supports that come from home, external contractors, or formal education programs, which aren’t embedded in the workplace.