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Statewide Independent Living Council (SILC)
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The Louisiana Statewide Independent Living Council (SILC) was established to support the efforts of our citizens with disabilities to live independently in the community of their choice.

Some of the specific duties of the Statewide Independent Living Council are:

  • Jointly develop a State Plan for Independent Living
  • Monitor, review, and evaluate implementation of the state plan
  • Develop strong positive partnerships with the Louisiana Rehabilitation Council and other disability community groups
  • Regularly report on our efforts to the federal government
All meetings of the SILC are open to the public and include time on the agenda for a Public Forum. For more information on our meetings, please contact our office.The Louisiana Statewide Independent Living Council (“SILC”) is currently looking for individuals involved in the disability community who are interested in serving on the Council.
·         The Council is federally mandated by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and whose purpose is to promote a philosophy of independent living.
·         The Council is made up of 21 members who are eligible to serve up to two three year terms.
·          The SILC meets quarterly on the second Thursday of that month. Member duties include attending meetings, working with the Louisiana Rehabilitation Council, federal report requirements, and implementing the State Plan.
·         For those of you traveling from out of town to the meetings, travel and mileage are reimbursed by the Council.
·         Goals for the Council for the 2012 year include- providing valuable information through guest speakers at meetings, identifying target groups who will benefit from both awareness of independent living and independent living services, promoting independent living in the community and collaborating with other groups.
·         The followings positions on the Council are vacant:
1.       Representative of a Center for Independent Living
2.       Advocate for Individuals with Disabilities
3.       Representative of an organization providing services
4.       Advocate for Individuals with Disabilities
5.       Advocate for Individuals with Disabilities
6.       Representative of Private Business
7.       Parent/Guardian of Individual with Disability
We would be happy to provide you with a packet of information regarding the Council and membership requirements. Please contact us.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Louisiana Statewide Independent Living Council
Governor's Office of Disability Affairs
P.O. Box 94004
Baton Rouge, LA 70804
(toll-free) 1.800.579.5611
(voice) 225.219.7553
(fax) 225.219.7551
(VRS) 888.890.6996

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