Welcome to California’s State Independent Living Council
The SILC is an 18-member council, appointed by the Governor, to represent persons with disabilities throughout the state and charged with:
- Determining the allocation of federal funds for independent living;
- Advising the Governor and Legislature about issues impacting persons with disabilities in California;
- Creating projects and moving forward ideas that will enhance the ability of people with disabilities to live independently;
- Assuring compliance with applicable state and federal laws governing independent living.
All council members serve three year terms as volunteers. In July 1996, Governor Pete Wilson signed an executive order which established the SILC as an independent state agency.
2025-2027 SPIL Hearings
Hearings for the 2025-2027 SPIL will be held in May 2024, both in person and virtually.
Meeting Documents
- 2025-2027 SPIL Draft in Microsoft Word (117 KB) and Rich Text Format (791 KB)
- 2025-2027 SPIL Executive Summary in Microsoft Word (18 KB) and Rich Text Format (66 KB)
Hearing 1
Thursday, May 9, 2024, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
In Person at the Center for Independence of Individuals with Disabilities
Agenda in Microsoft Word (149 KB) and Rich Text Format (85 KB)
Hearing 2
Monday, May 13, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
In Person at Rolling Start, Inc.
Agenda in Microsoft Word (150 KB) and Rich Text Format (89 KB)
Agency Announcements
- As of March 17, 2020, SILC Staff will be working remotely, due to COVID-19 safety. Office messages will be checked regularly – SILC Main office (916) 263-7905 or Toll Free (866) 866-7452, email SILC@CalSILC.ca.gov (English)
- 2023 Chaptered Legislation Word (28 KB) | RTF (119 KB)
- New SILC Member Recruitment – Please see information attached (English)
Word (60.48 KB) | RTF (61.03 KB) - SILC Membership Application (English)
External Link to Website
SILC News
Sharing Information Loud and Clear Winter 2024
In This Issue: Message from the Chair, SPIL News and Updates, SILC Public Comment Process Guidelines, What’s Happening at the Legislature: Winter 2024, Don’t forget to Vote this November, CA YLF Application Period Open, Notice of SILC office closures and meeting date updates
Sharing Information Loud and Clear Fall 2023
In This Issue: Message from the Chairperson, Save the Date!, Youth Leadership Forum for Students with Disabilities (YLF), October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), SILC Member Anisa Escobedo, SILC 3rd Annual Pumpkin Decorating Contest!, Celebrate Dia de los Muertos with the SILC November 1-8, Remember to Vote this November, Advocacy vs Lobbying, SILC Office Closure (Veterans Day), November is National Native American Heritage Month
Contact SILC
CA State Independent Living Council (SILC)
Office Manager/Reception: (916) 263-7905 [Voice or Text]
Email: SILC@CalSILC.ca.gov
Website: https://www.calsilc.ca.gov