Meeting Agenda
For the California State Independent Living Council (SILC)
June 16, 2026, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
June 17, 2026, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Hosted Remotely on Zoom
Meeting ID: 815 3377 2440
Passcode: 730388
Call-In Number: (669) 900-6833

Physical Location
California Foundation for Independent Living Centers (CFILC)
Conference Room
3900 Lennane Drive, Suite. #100
Sacramento, CA 95834

All times indicated and the order of business is approximate and subject to change. Items scheduled for a particular day may be moved to an earlier day to facilitate the Council’s business.

Tuesday, June 16, 2026

9:00 AM Call to Order, Review Agenda, Rules to Meet Peacefully (Tab 1) [30 minutes] 
Susan Rotchy, SILC Chair

Welcome and Introductions

Public Comments
Any member of the public wishing to speak about an item that is not on the agenda should let the Chairperson know at this time (not to exceed 2 minutes). Agenda items will be discussed in their turn and the public will have the opportunity to comment. 

SILC Member Updates
Any SILC Member who has an update on an item not on the agenda or would like to share information from other organizations they are involved in should do so at this point in the meeting. 

Consent Calendar (Tab 2) – Action Item
[Items requiring little or no discussion may be acted upon by one motion. Any item from the consent calendar may be removed for further discussion]
•	Approval of March 25-26, 2026, SILC Meeting Minutes

9:30 AM Marin Center for Independent Living (MCIL) Systems Change Report (Tab 3) [45 Minutes]
Dolores Tejada, DO! Network Statewide Director

Break: It is the intention of the group to take a fifteen-minute break at this place in the schedule, around 10:15 AM. 

10:30 AM State Agency Report: Department of Social Services (DDS) [30 minutes] (Tab 4)
Claire Ramsey, Chief Deputy Director for Disability, Adults, and Housing Integration

11:00 AM California Department of Social Services (CDSS): Recent SNAP Changes and What They Mean for Californians with Disabilities [30 minutes]
Becky Silva, CalFresh Branch Chief, Family Engagement and Empowerment Division, California Department of Social Services
Kaitlyn Jawwad, Acting Supervisor, CalFresh Policy Unit D, Family Engagement and Empowerment Division, California Department of Social Services

11:30 AM State Agency Report: Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) (Tab 5) [30 minutes] 
Kim Rutledge, Director
LaCandice Ochoa, Independent Living & Community Access Division Deputy Director
Sarah Harris, Independent Living and Assistive Technology Section Chief

12:00 PM Lunch [1 Hour]
At this time in the agenda, there will be a one-hour break for attendees to get lunch. 

1:00 PM National Council on Independent Living (NCIL) Report (Tab 6) [15 Minutes]
Lisa Hayes, SILC Member, NCIL Region 9 Representative, California Foundation for Independent Living Centers (CFILC) Executive Director 

1:15 PM Selected clips from the PBS Documentary, “Caregiving”, with facilitated discussion on SPIL connections (Tab 7) [1 hour 30 minutes]
Carrie England, SILC Executive Director 

2:45 PM SILC Meeting Closing [15 minutes]
Public Comments
Any member of the public wishing to speak about an item that is not on the agenda should let the Chairperson know at this time (not to exceed 2 minutes).  

Check-In on Today’s Topics
Any member of the SILC wishing to continue a previous conversation on a particular agenda item should let the Chairperson know at this time. 

Recess until Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Wednesday, June 17, 2026
All times indicated and the order of business is approximate and subject to change. Items scheduled for a particular day may be moved to an earlier day to facilitate the Council’s business.

9:00 AM Call to Order, Review Agenda, Rules to Meet Peacefully (Tab 1) [15 minutes] 
Susan Rotchy, SILC Chair

Welcome and Introductions

Public Comments
Any member of the public wishing to speak about an item that is not on the agenda should let the Chairperson know at this time (not to exceed 2 minutes). Agenda items will be discussed in their turn and the public will have the opportunity to comment. 

SILC Member Updates
Any SILC Member who has an update on an item not on the agenda or would like to share information from other organizations they are involved in should do so at this point in the meeting. 

9:15 AM State Agency Report: California Department of Aging (CDA) and Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) [30 minutes] (Tab 8)
Ana Acton, Policy, Research, and Engagement Division Deputy Director

9:45 AM SPIL Committee Report and 2028-2030 SPIL Planning – Discussion and Possible Action (Tab 9) [2 hours 15 minutes]
Brandi Bluel, Committee Chair

Break: It is the intention of the group to take a fifteen-minute break during this item, at the discretion of the facilitator, around 10:45 AM. 

12:00 Noon Lunch [1 Hour]
At this time in the agenda, there will be a one-hour break for attendees to get lunch. 

1:00 PM Disability Action Center (DAC) Presentation (Tab 10) [1 Hour]
Carolyn Nava and Wendy Longwell, Co-Directors

2:00 PM State Agency Report: Department of Developmental Services (DDS) [30 minutes] (Tab 11)
Michael Luna, Chief, Work Services Section, Community Services Division

2:30 PM SILC Committee Descriptions (15 Minutes)
Carrie England, SILC Executive Director 

2:45 PM SILC Meeting Closing [15 minutes]
SILC Meeting Evaluation
Danielle Hess, SILC Office Manager

Public Comments
Any member of the public wishing to speak on an item that is not on the agenda should let the Chairperson know at this time (not to exceed 2 minutes).

Check-In on Today’s Topics
Any member of the SILC wishing to continue a previous conversation on a particular agenda item should let the Chairperson know at this time. 

SILC Members and Staff Comments

3:00 PM Meeting Adjourn

For additional information regarding this notice, please contact Danielle Hess, SILC Office Manager at Danielle@calsilc.ca.gov, or 916-263-7905 [voice or text].  The notice is also available on our website at https://www.calsilc.ca.gov/meeting-notices. 

The California State Independent Living Council complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by ensuring that the facilities are accessible to persons with disabilities and providing this notice and information given to the Council members in appropriate alternative formats when requested. If you need further assistance, including disability-related modifications or accommodations, you may contact Danielle Hess no later than 5 calendar days before the meeting at danielle@calsilc.ca.gov or 916-263-7905 [voice or text]. 

The SILC adheres to the Bagley Keene Open Meeting Act, which requires state boards and commissions to publicly notice their meetings, prepare agendas, accept public testimony, avoid prohibited serial meetings, and conduct their meetings publicly in person or by teleconference unless specifically authorized to meet in closed session. The Online Zoom Link is being provided to facilitate travel-free meeting participation and provide remote public access. If any technical difficulties occur during the meeting that inhibit remote public access and participation which cannot be restored during the meeting, the SILC is required to end or adjourn the meeting and provide such notice on our website (https://www.calsilc.ca.gov/meeting-notices) as well as email anyone that has requested updates regarding notice of SILC’s meetings. However, if the meeting has adjourned and will reconvene on the same day, further notice shall be provided on our website (https://www.calsilc.ca.gov/meeting-notices) that specifies the intent of the SILC to reconvene the meeting and how the public can access the meeting.