1 SILC-NET Presents… Strengthening the Partnership Between SILCs and CILs A National Teleconference & Webcast Wednesday, February 18, :00 PM – 4:30 PM EST Presenters: Bob Michaels Brad Williams

2 Statute – Sec. 701 Purpose: providing financial assistance to States for improving working relationships... SILR programs CILs SILCs State VR programs State supported employment services CAPs Other Federal and non ‑ Federal programs

3 State Plan: need for working relationships between programs... Programs providing IL services CILs VR program Other programs providing services for individuals with disabilities Statute – Sec. 704

4 ILRS program SILC CILs DSU Other State agencies Other councils Other public and private entities Statute – Sec. 704 State Plan: The plan shall set forth the steps that will be taken to maximize the cooperation, co-ordination, and working relationships among...

5 Assurances: The proposed activities of the applicant are consistent with the most recent 3 ‑ year State plan under section a description that shall demonstrate how the proposed activities... are consistent with the most recent 3 ‑ year State plan under section 704 Statute – Sec. 725

SILC Congress The SILC Relationship with CILs The SILC Relationship with State Agencies SILC Autonomy SILCs as System Advocates

7 Questions & Answers

8 CIL Role in Developing SPIL Assessing need Outreach to unserved/underserved Development of CIL network Goals, objectives and activities

9 15,260 surveys distributed. 2,097 completed for survey return rate of 13.7%. Of the 38 centers included in survey, 33 had approval rates of 80% or higher. Five centers did not meet the 80% satisfaction goal. Two of the five are federally funded centers. Assessing Need: 2006 Consumer Satisfaction (All of New York State) The staff helped me understand my choices and options. (One of seven questions) 45% 46% 5% 4% Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree

10 64% of centers running with inadequate speed and memory in over half of their PCs Only half of those that have back-up drives have the necessary supplies to use them Findings: 2007 Statewide Assessment of Center Technology Needs

11 Findings: 2007 Statewide Assessment of Center Technology Needs There weren’t as many centers with adaptive keyboard devices - enlarged keyboard keys or voice activated capabilities, and active input devices were only available at a few centers Only 50% have capacity to update websites on quarterly basis. Only 66% are fully accessible and only 25% have counters to measure number of hits. 73% of centers with websites admitted a need to redesign their website.

12 1. Expansion of IL Network of Centers and NYC/Extensive Down State Service Need 2. Outreach to Hispanic & Asian Communities / Funds for Cultural Competence 3. Youth Service Need 4. Service to Disability & Elderly Populations 2007 Statewide Needs Assessment Recommendations

13 SPIL Meetings SPIL Committee to guide process Use facilitation outline to solicit SPIL input at varied venue Statewide public hearings at CILs Input from non-IL disability community at breakout sessions of annual conferences Input from focus group sessions, facilitated at local CILs, and turned back into SILC

14 SPIL Meetings Public comment via website, electronic response, over 400 comments SPIL Committee reconvenes, summarizes input, develops SPIL draft and distributes for comment SPIL drafted and sent to full council for consideration

15 Assessing Need Other innovative idea: Focus Groups

16 Questions & Answers

17 Outreach to unserved/underserved Outreach/SILC meetings Community-specific outreach Virtual center

18 Outreach What works: Sensitivity to culture/customs Understanding community protocol

19 Questions & Answers

20 Development of CIL Network What we know: Most SILCs have set base-funding target Many SILCs fund center participation Several SILCs fund QUILS 50% of states fund CILs Several SILCs fund CIL associations

Survey 50% (28) states fund CILs Analysis: – –Disability – –Population – –Geographic size – –Politics Similarities of population Size Politics Advocacy organizations

22 Advocacy Organizations CIL Associations: 23 of 28 states had CIL associations 2 states with CIL associations – no funding

23 Distribution of New funds Formula: 1/3 Population 1/3 Geographic area 1/3 SILC

24 Goals, Objectives & Activities CIL reps on SPIL-writing committee CILs in strategic planning meeting Review by CIL association Public forums at CILs

25 Goals, Objectives & Activities: Involving Centers in NY State Nine CIL staff appointed to SILC Three CILs hold hearings Five CILs conduct local focus groups Many of the 400+ online comments come from CIL network Non-appointed SILC members participate in SPIL Committee

Goals, Objectives & Activities: Involving Centers in Idaho Focus Groups Identified needs: – –Transportation – –Public Awareness Apply for Grants (State funds) Implement through CILs 26

SILC/CIL Grants Idaho AmeriCorps Accessible Transportation Network Project Medicaid Infrastructure Grant Idaho Equal Access Collaborative Domestic Violence Project 27

Goals, Objectives & Activities: Involving Centers in Kansas KACIL: Center Association with SILC participation CIL public meetings w/Legislators Public Policy Committee – –Set priorities – –Organize grassroots – –Communicate with disability community 28

Recent legislative results Additional $1 Million for CIL operations Money Follows the Person Increase waiver funding 29

30 Questions & Answers

31 Wrap up and Evaluation Please remember to complete an online evaluation located at Your thoughtful response is greatly appreciated!