Michigan Statewide Independent Living Council
Webinar on Medicaid Managed Care for People with disabilities
Medicaid Managed Care for people wtih disabilities webinar presentation material (PDF File)
Recording of event. (Large File, WMV Format, limited audio quality)
Condensed Common Disability Agenda
A condensed version of the Michigan Common Disability Agenda is now available in HTML form. You can view it here. More versions to follow.
Appointment to the SILC Council
The SILC Council is always interested in individuals who would like to be appointed to serve on the council. You can apply to be appointed by filling out and submitting the SILC Council application form.
If you require any assistance in filling out this form, please contact the SILC office at 800-808-7452.
The Fiscal Year 2010 Legislative report is available
The Disability Network fiscal year 2010 report to the Michigan Legislature is now available for viewing. This report focuses on the cost savings to the Michigan tax payer along with increased quality of life for Michigan Citizens who received Centers for Independent Living Services.
Highlights Include:
- Over 32 Million dollars in cost savings to Michigan Taxpayers for their support of Michigan Center's for Independent Living
- Over 191 thousand hours of direct individual services
- Over 54 thousand hours in community activity service
Download the report here:
FY 2010 Michigan Legislative Report (PDF Format)
More formats to follow.
Feb 2011 Draft SILC Council Meeting Minutes
Feb 10 2011 Meeting Minutes (Draft Copy)
Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes
The draft minutes to the November 11th, 2010 Meeting of the whole on SPIL monitoring can be found here. (Microsoft Word Format)
Silc Congress 2011 Web Site has launched
The web site for the 2011 SILC Congress which will be held in Atlanta from January 9-12 2011 can be located below:
2011 SILC Congress Web Site
May 14th SILC Council Meeting Minutes are available
May 14th Council Meeting Minutes
CreateAbility
CreateAbility is an on line storefront featuring works of art by persons with and without disabilities living in Jackson, Lenawee and Hillsdale counties. Direct link to Createability 2010
If you’re interested in getting involved as an artist, board member or guest critique, please contact Brenda Bobon at 517-782-6054.
Silc is now on Facebook !
Please feel free to follow the Michigan Statewide Independent Living Council on Facebook.
Website Usability Survey:
SILC is requesting input on the usability of this website. Please take a moment and visit here to complete the survey. There are just 7 questions and is completly anonymous.
The Michigan Statewide Independent Living Council (SILC) is an organization of individuals who represent the interests of people with disabilities across Michigan. Council members are appointed by the Governor and a majority must be people with disabilities. In addition, non-voting ex-officio members provide a vital link to state agencies which provide services for people with disabilities.
What is the purpose of SILC?
The Council promotes a philosophy of independent living. This includes consumer control, peer support, self-help, self-determination, equal access, and individual and systems advocacy to maximize the leadership, empowerment, independence, and productivity of people with disabilities. The Council promotes integration and full inclusion of people with disabilities into the mainstream of American society.
What does the SILC do?
The Statewide Independent Living Council works cooperatively with the Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Growth-Rehabilitation Services (MDLEG-RS) and the Michigan Commission for the Blind (MCB) to develop and submit the State Plan for Independent Living (SPIL). The SPIL establishes a blueprint for present and future independent living programs and services in Michigan.
How can I be involved in SILC activities?
Input from people with disabilities is vital for the development of the SPIL. Public comment at SILC meetings and at public hearings helps shape the independent living service delivery system. The SILC welcomes consumers' comments, criticisms, questions and concerns, and consistently works to improve independent living services in Michigan. The SILC Council meets four times a year at an accessible location; each of these meetings are open to the public.
SILC Transparency Policy
SILC values both openness and feedback. Ongoing communications is critical to all aspects of our operations. Both state amd federal regulations require transparency. While SILC may analyze and discuss issues prior to adoption, they will be preseted for adoption only during formal public meetings. All SPIL development activity and plan monitoring will be available on the official MiSILC website.
