1. CIL-NET, a project of ILRU – Independent Living Research Utilization 0 CIL-NET Presents… A National Teleconference & Webinar Exploring ADRC Partnership for Centers for Independent Living November 30, 2011 Presenters: Peggy Cosner Suzanne Crisp Bill Henning Mary Margaret Moore CIL-NET, a project of ILRU – Independent Living Research Utilization

2. 1 CIL-NET Presents… A National Teleconference & Webinar Exploring ADRC Partnership for Centers for Independent Living November 30, 2011 Presenters: Peggy Cosner Suzanne Crisp Bill Henning Mary Margaret Moore CIL-NET, a project of ILRU – Independent Living Research Utilization

3. Key Question 1 What are the benefits or advantages your CIL has experienced in getting involved in your ADRC? 2

4. CIL-NET, a project of ILRU – Independent Living Research Utilization 3 Key Question 2 What are the challenges and barriers your CIL has experienced in the ADRC partnership?

5. CIL-NET, a project of ILRU – Independent Living Research Utilization 4 Key Question 3 Are ADRCs primarily intended to improve access to services for older adults?

6. CIL-NET, a project of ILRU – Independent Living Research Utilization 5 Key Question 4 How do the ADRCs conduct business? Is it done in a single location and how are services coordinated between the partners involved?

7. CIL-NET, a project of ILRU – Independent Living Research Utilization 6 Key Question 5 Do ADRCs embrace the Independent Living Philosophy of consumer direction/self-determination?

8. CIL-NET, a project of ILRU – Independent Living Research Utilization 7 Resources http://ncil.org/conference/ADRCTranscript.html http://ncil.org/conference/ADRCTranscript.html http://ncil.org/conference/ADRCTranscript.html This “ADRC Action Hub” portal shares information with the CIL Community and Aging network, including: “CIL Pathfinder for Services and Programs for Older Americans”, a joint project between the Rehabilitation Research & Training Center on Independent Living Management and the Rehabilitation Engineering Research Act, informs CILs on the Aging Network and explores areas of collaboration; extensive examination of both communities. Areas for potential collaboration between CIL and AAA organizations - including transportation, employment, emergency preparedness, housing, accessibility, community education and awareness, deinstitutionalization, aging and disability issues, assistive technology, home modification, assisting caregivers, voting and collaborative grant development. A comparative analysis of services and programs offered by both communities. The ADRC/NCIL Principles.

9. CIL-NET, a project of ILRU – Independent Living Research Utilization 8 Resources, cont’d. http://www.adrc-tae.org/tiki-index.php?page=NewResources http://www.adrc-tae.org/tiki-index.php?page=NewResources This ADRC TA website lists new resources available that directly pertain to ADRC and the associated communities. Scrolling down to the link entitled “ADRC TAE Project Director Orientation” the reader discovers a slide deck that provides an overview and history of the ADRC Project. The resource offers an overview of the TAE website, also. This is a current resource developed in November, 2011.

10. CIL-NET, a project of ILRU – Independent Living Research Utilization 9 Resources, cont’d. 2 http://www.adrc-tae.org/tiki-index.php?page=NewSite http://www.adrc-tae.org/tiki-index.php?page=NewSite Provides resources about the relationship between ADRCs and CILs including: ADRCs “Just the Facts” information presented to the 2011 AIRS Conference in Michigan. Discusses the various models (including CILs), fully-functioning criteria, funding sources for sustainability, and data collection. “Criteria for Fully-Functioning ADRCs” updated in June, 2010. Describes the program components, the criteria, recommended metrics, and methods to define and evaluate ADRCs. “TAE Training for Options Counselors” outlines the core functions of options counseling and includes topics to sustain partnerships and funding. “Independent Living History and Philosophy” provides the reader with an orientation by IL national staff. “Wisconsin Sample of a MOU” between the ADRC and the CIL. A Discussion Brief.

11. CIL-NET, a project of ILRU – Independent Living Research Utilization 10 Questions and Answers

12. CIL-NET, a project of ILRU – Independent Living Research Utilization 11 Wrap Up and Evaluation Please complete the evaluation of this program by clicking here: https://vovici.com/wsb.dll/s/12291g4d49e

13. CIL-NET, a project of ILRU – Independent Living Research Utilization 12 CIL-NET Support for development of this Webinar/teleconference was provided by the U.S. Department of Education, Rehabilitation Services Administration under grant number H132B070002-11. No official endorsement of the Department of Education should be inferred. Permission is granted for duplication of any portion of this PowerPoint presentation, providing that the following credit is given to the project: Developed as part of the CIL-NET, a program of the IL NET, an ILRU/NCIL/APRIL National Training and Technical Assistance Project.