Slide 1: The SILC and the State Plan for Independent Living
January 2024
Slide 2: Required Duties of the SILC
•	Ensure the Council is composed of Governor appointed members, the majority of which will have significant disabilities and will not work for an Independent Living Center (ILC) or state agency;
•	Develop, Monitor, review, and evaluate the State Plan for Independent Living (SPIL);
•	Meet regularly and ensure meetings are open to the public;
•	Report on SPIL outcomes to the Administration on Community Living (ACL) via the annual Program Performance Report (PPR) which is submitted collaboratively with the Designated State Entity (DSE)
•	Educate about Independent Living (IL).
Slide 3: The SILC is Not Allowed To:
•	Provide services directly to individuals with disabilities, other than information and referral;
•	Provide funding to individuals or organizations not named in the SPIL;
•	Lobby using federal funding;
•	Be a part of or under another agency (the SILC must be autonomous);
•	Provide oversight of the ILCs or the DSE;
•	Keep more than 30% of the Title VIIB funds for administration.
Slide 4: What is the SPIL?
•	Outlines a comprehensive plan for providing and improving independent living services for individuals with disabilities in California;
•	Is mandated by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended;
•	Is a collaborative effort involving the Independent Living Network in California;
•	Identifies the specific needs and priorities within the state’s IL community;
Slide 5: What is the SPIL (continued)?
•	Emphasizes the active participation of individuals with disabilities in the planning and decision-making process;
•	Outlines how financial and other resources will be allocated to implement the plan effectively;
•	Establishes mechanisms for ongoing evaluation and monitoring to ensure the plan's effectiveness; 
•	Provides avenues for public input and feedback to enhance inclusivity and responsiveness;
•	Specifies reporting requirements to federal agencies for accountability and transparency.
Slide 6: What Does the SPIL Do?
•	Think of it as a statewide IL Roadmap.
–	Tells the “Who? What? Where? When? Why? How?”
–	Identifies roles and responsibilities
–	Identifies funding sources 
–	Identifies objectives and desired outcomes
•	The SPIL goals serve as a comprehensive framework for ILCs, enabling them to effectively address statewide priorities at the local level.
•	It informs the Governor and Legislature about the shared priorities of the IL Network in our state.
•	It informs the ACL on how we are utilizing our funding.
Slide 7: Who makes decisions about the SPIL?
•	The SILC Chairperson, in collaboration with other SILC Council members, is responsible for writing the SPIL.
•	The SILC collaborates with the IL Network to determine the goals and priorities of the network for the three-year period in the SPIL.
•	The goals and priorities are informed by the ILCs, members of the public, SILC members, legislation, and more.
•	The SPIL is signed by the SILC Chairperson after it has been voted on by the Council.
•	The SPIL is signed by at least 51% of the ILC Executive Directors.
•	The SPIL is signed by the DSE Director, agreeing to abide by assurances in administrating the funds per the SPIL.
Slide 8: What is the role of SILC staff?
•	SILC Staff support the work of the Council.
•	SILC Staff handle the administrative duties of running a state agency, scheduling meetings, posting documents, and providing technical assistance to members.
•	SILC Staff are NOT decision makers, they may only support the work of the Council. They may not conduct the work.
•	SILC Staff do not lead meetings unless there is a temporary need due to absence of a convener for the group.
•	SILC Staff are subject to the same rules as any state agency employee.
•	Staff coordinate documents related to the SPIL, help to gather signatures for the SPIL, and submit the SPIL to the ACL on behalf of the CA IL Network.
Slide 9: SPIL Timeline
•	The SILC develops the SPIL (now through March 2024)
•	Draft SPIL approved first by SPIL Committee, then the Executive Committee. (March 2024)
•	Draft SPIL goes out for public comment. (April 2024)
•	Feedback incorporated into SPIL draft at direction of SPIL Committee. (May 2024)
•	Final SPIL approval from SILC. Chairperson signs on behalf of the Council. (May 2024)
•	Gather ILC Executive Director signatures. Obtain DSE Director signature. (June 2024)
•	Signed SPIL submitted to ACL (June 30, 2024)
•	SPIL goes into effect October 1, 2024 if approved
Slide 10: Questions/Comments
Thank you!
Carrie England, Executive Director
carrie@calsilc.ca.gov
Website: www.calsilc.ca.gov