1. 2014-2016 State Plan for Independent Living Amendment Wednesday, May 28, 2014 10:00 AM Webinar

2. Many thanks to Rosemarie Punzalan from California Foundation for Independent Living Centers for all of her work on this webinar. Brought to you by the SILC SPIL Committee: Jacqueline Jackson, Chair, SPIL committee Eli Gelardin, SILC Chair, SPIL committee member Jay Harris, Department of Rehabilitation, DOR Trilby Kerrigan, SILC Member, VR 121 Representative Jimmie Soto, SILC member, IL Network Representative

3. Vision: To influence policy and access to service delivery for all individuals with disabilities in California. Mission: To create policy and systems change for independent living.

4. Goal 4: In order to build a more robust statewide system, the IL network will achieve greater long-term stability. Objective 1: A working group will propose a more equitable funding formula with feedback from stakeholders including interested ILCs. –Measurable Indicator: The working group proposes a recommendations document. Activity: SILC in partnership with the IL community convenes a workgroup to explore a more equitable funding formula and compile a recommendations document.

5. Funding Formula Points of consensus so far: Base funding needs to be raised. Base funding should include all federal funds and all centers so that none are left out. Any changes introduced should be incremental so centers have time to prepare and implement The funding formula should express a value regarding annual funding increases tied to an economic indicator.

6. The U.S Congress passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2014 (P.L. 113-76) which will provide all Title VII C grantees with cost of living increases. In addition, California is scheduled to receive an additional $98,121. The SILC and DOR are proposing to split this money 28 ways with one $3500 grant or so going to each state-recognized independent living corporation.

7. PROPOSED LANGUAGE When allocating the new Title VII C funds from the 2014 Omnibus Appropriations bill, we advise that all funds above cost of living raises for existing VII C grants be collected and distributed evenly among the 28 Independent Living Corporations recognized by the State of California. This increase should be reflected in the award notice for funds accessible from 10/1/2014 to 9/30/2015.

8. PROPOSED LANGUAGE CONT. The state Independent Living Network is in the midst of a process to be more specific about how to allocate funds in California. We have conducted three studies, had numerous hearings, and continue to collect data and meet. We expect to have a more solid understanding of the state's needs, and to propose longer lasting solution, in one year's time. Therefore, we are only asking for this to apply to the 2014-15 fiscal year.