Michigan Statewide Independent Living Council

SILC Meeting Electronic Packet

You may view the Electroinc Packet for the Feb 11 SILC Meeting below:

SILC Electronic Packet for Feb 11, 2010 Meeting (Word Format)

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SILC Partnership Retreat

When: Feb 12th, 2010

Time: 8:30 a.m

Where: Radisson Hotel, Lansing MI

Materials: Partnership Retreat Agenda (Microsoft Word Format)

Michigan SPIL Planning, Draft IL Strategy

The draft materials attached are related to the formulation of Michigan’s State Plan’s for independent Living (SPIL) for FY 2011-2013. Michigan has utilized as a foundation for development, a planning document created by Michigan’s Network of Centers for Independent Living (CIL) for over 9 years. The following is the Networks DRAFT document regarding their current vision and thinking related to providing all Michigan citizens with a disability access to Consumer and Community-Based Independent Living Supports and Services.

This document serves as reference information for the dialogue portion of the SILC Council meeting on Thursday evening, February 11, 2010. It is important you take a few minutes, review the material and compile any questions or thought you wish to share. I am sure you will enjoy the opportunity to work directly with the CIL network, DSU and partners as we continue to explore opportunities for increasing IL presence across Michigan.

This is the first of a number of opportunities to discuss and plan the underlying concepts we will incorporate into our SPIL submission in June 2010. If you would like to provide feedback about any aspect related to the DRAFT materials you need to respond by the end of business on Monday, March 15^th, 2010. The preferred method of response is electronic format to SPIL@misilc.org . As an alternative, you may fax comments to MiSILC at 517-271-4875, or mail them to the Michigan SILC, 417 Seymour, Suite #10 Lansing, MI 48933. However you are encouraged to use electronic format, whenever possible, to expedite the process and facilitate accessible formats.

The Document can be downloaded here:
Draft IL Stragtey Memo (Microsoft Word Format)

The Fiscal Year 2009 Legislative report is available

The fiscal year 2009 report to the Michigan Legislature is now available for viewing. This report is compiled and submitted by MISILC and Disability Network Michigan to show the cost savings to the Michigan tax payer for Centers for Independent Living Services.

Highlights Include:

Almost 39 Million dollars in cost savings to Michigan Taxpayers for their support of Michigan Center's for Independent Living
Over 154 thousand hours of direct individual services
Over 56 thousand hours in community activity service

Download the report here:
FY 2009 Michigan Legislative Report (Microsoft Word Format)
More formats to follow.

Michigan 704 Report is available for viewing.

The Michigan 704 report is available for viewing.

Formats:

Microsoft Word Format
RTF - Rich Text Format

SPIL Development

The State Plan for Independent Living (SPIL) is the document required for ongoing funding of the Independent Living Program within a state. Additionally, it is the legal blueprint for statewide funding decisions made throughout the cycle of the SPIL.

The following forms are presented to guide us in focusing on outcomes we want to achieve, placing positive changes we want to see in Michigan’s IL Program.

There are three steps in developing our outcomes – focused SPIL.

1. Decide what you want to achieve in the next three years.

(This involves) Mission, Goals, and Objectives, not just a long list but how different desired outcomes relate to each other. – Which needs to be achieved first, which ones need to work together.

2. Turn generalities into specifics.

· Create a measurable indicator for each objective.

· Clarify the geographic scope of our hopes.

· Set an appropriate target performance level.

· Decide a timetable for achieving different levels of progress

3. Develop action strategy to achieve each objective.

· What activities will need to be conducted?

· Who will take the lead on each activity?

· Who will be the support partners?

· What resources will be made available?

Documents (In Microsoft Word Format)

SPIL Evaluation Table
SPIL Planning Table

Silc is now on Facebook !

Please feel free to follow the Michigan Statewide Independent Living Council on Facebook.

IMPORTANT EVENT FOR 2010

Please note on your calendar that the National Council on Disability shall hold it's 2010 Quarterly Spring meeting in Detroit on April 26th to the 28th. More details to follow.

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.

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Independent Living is the right of all people to make informed choices, to have personal control over their own lives, and to participate to the fullest extent possible in the everyday activities of work, school, home, family and community.