The photo above shows a multigenerational group enjoying fellowship. They are engaged in conversation while an older man is dancing with a younger woman.
The photo above shows a multigenerational group enjoying fellowship. They are engaged in conversation while an older man is dancing with a younger woman.
The photo above shows a dad in a wheelchair with his son rollerblading.
The photo above shows a dad in a wheelchair with his son rollerblading.
The photo above shows a man waxing his surfboard at the beach. He is an amputee wearing a prosthesis on one leg.
The photo above shows a man waxing his surfboard at the beach. He is an amputee wearing a prosthesis on one leg.

WHAT IS THE STATE PLAN FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING?

The primary duty of the Statewide Independent Living Council (SILC) is to develop the State Plan for Independent Living (SPIL).  This is done in cooperation with the Centers for Independent Living (CILs) after receiving public input from individuals with disabilities, other stakeholders, and all segments of the public. The SPIL serves as a blueprint that encompasses the activities planned by the state to achieve its specified independent living objectives. It reflects the state’s commitment to comply with all applicable statutory and regulatory requirements during the three years covered by the plan.

A SPIL must reflect the needs of individuals with significant disabilities in the state. To accurately describe the complexity of the challenges and barriers encountered both individually and at the systems level requires a thoughtful, organized approach.  As we gear up for our next SPIL, due June of 2024, we invite YOU to participate in a series of needs assessment activities. 

 

Other Information:

To view the Current State Plan for Independent Living - Click here

This picture is composed by two pictures and text. On the top left corner there's a picture of a young woman with a big smile on her face and a phone in her hands. On the top right corner there's a young man with a big smile on his face, sitting on a wheelchair with a laptop on his lap. And text is distributed between the two pictures and it reads: Your Voice Your Plan. Thank you for participating in the SILC's Needs Asssessment Process! We appreciate your attending a Listening Session, completing the Survey, or submitting a written testimony. At the bottom of the picture the text reads: So, what happens next? Over the next few months, the SILC will carefully review all information you provided and draft the 3-Year State Plan for Independent Living (SPIL). Your input will be translated into goals, objectives, and an action plan. The SPIL will be available for public comment, so check back often to find out how you can continue to be an active participant.
This picture is composed of two pictures and text. On the top left corner there's a picture of a young woman with a big smile on her face and a phone in her hands. On the top right corner there's a young man with a big smile on his face, sitting on a wheelchair with a laptop on his lap. And text is distributed between the two pictures and it reads: Your Voice Your Plan. Thank you for participating in the SILC's Needs Asssessment Process! We appreciate your attending a Listening Session, completing the Survey, or submitting a written testimony. At the bottom of the picture the text reads: So, what happens next? Over the next few months, the SILC will carefully review all information you provided and draft the 3-Year State Plan for Independent Living (SPIL). Your input will be translated into goals, objectives, and an action plan. The SPIL will be available for public comment, so check back often to find out how you can continue to be an active participant.

Statutory Requirements

The SILC falls under Title VII, Chapter I, Part B of the Rehabilitation Act, as Amended by the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) of 2014, and Section 796 of Title 29 of the United States Code.  These laws mandate that the SILC performs the following duties:

  • Develop and submit the State Plan for Independent Living (SPIL) along with the directors of the CIL’s in the state.
  • Monitor, review, and evaluate the implementation of the SPIL.
  • Coordinate activities with the State Rehabilitation Council (SRC), and other councils that address the needs of specific disability populations and issues.
  • In partnership with the Designated State Entity (DSE), jointly develop and approve the Resource Plan for Independent Living Services. This attachment to the SPIL includes funding for all independent living services in the state, as well as the SILC.
  • Ensure that all regularly scheduled meetings of the Council are open to the public, and that sufficient advance notice is provided.