SILC Value beyond the SPIL SILC Congress 2019
Role of the SILC
What is our purpose? How SILCs started Why we are here How do we interact with our IL Network Representing all of IL
The IL Network
What is the IL Network? Who are the partners in the IL Network? How does SILC fit within the Network?
Duties of SILC
Duties every SILC must perform develop the SPIL in accordance with Sec. 704 and the guidelines developed by the Administrator (of ACL); monitor, review, and evaluate the implementation of the SPIL on a regular basis as determined by the SILC and set forth in the SPIL; meet regularly, and ensure that meetings are open to the public and sufficient advance notice is provided; submit reports required by ILA/ACL (& keep records to verify); coordinate activities with other entities in the State that provide services similar to or complementary to IL services
Authorities of SILC
Authorities every SILC may engage in as authorized and described in the approved State Plan Work with CILs to coordinate services with public and private entities to improve services provided to individuals with disabilities Conduct resource development activities to: support the activities described in “Sec. 705 (c) Functions” or support the provision of independent living services by CILs Perform other functions, consistent with the purpose of Chapter 1 and comparable to other functions, as the Council determines to be appropriate
Purpose of Chapter 1: The purpose of this chapter is to promote a philosophy of independent living, including a philosophy of consumer control, peer support, self-help, self- determination, equal access, and individual and system advocacy, in order to maximize the leadership, empowerment, independence, and productivity of individuals with disabilities, and the integration and full inclusion of individuals with disabilities into the mainstream of American society, by providing financial assistance to States to: provide, expand, and improve the provision of independent living services; develop and support statewide networks of centers for independent living; and improve working relationships among SILS, CILs, SILCs, State VR programs, State supported employment programs, client assistance programs (CAP), programs funded under other Titles of the Rehab Act, programs funded under other Federal law, and programs funded through non-Federal sources with the goal of improving the independence of individuals with disabilities.
Model SILC
Developing an Effective SILC Model Working with your group Answer the questions on your SILC Functions Form Complete the group report forms Report out and discuss group answers Be sure to put your name on the work group list form and including your email address! After the conference we will compile all the answers into a final report that will be distributed to all work group participants
Contact Information Ann McDaniel West Virginia SILC 304-766-4624 ann.meadows@wvsilc.org Jeremy Morris Ohio SILC 614-892-0390 jmorris@ohiosilc.org