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SILC-NET Presents… Strengthening the Partnership

Between SILCs and CILs

A National Teleconference & Webcast Wednesday, February 18, 2009

3:00 PM – 4:30 PM EST

Presenters:Bob MichaelsBrad Williams

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Statute – Sec. 701Purpose: providing financial assistance to Statesfor improving working relationships . . . SILR programs CILs SILCs State VR programs State supported employment services CAPs Other Federal and non‑Federal programs

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State Plan: need for working relationshipsbetween programs . . . • Programs providing IL services• CILs• VR program • Other programs providing services for

individuals with disabilities 

Statute – Sec. 704

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ILRS program SILC CILs DSU

Other State agencies

Other councils Other public and

private entities

Statute – Sec. 704State Plan: The plan shall set forth the steps that will be taken to maximize the cooperation, co-ordination, and working relationships among . . .

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Assurances: The proposed activities of the applicant areconsistent with the most recent 3‑year Stateplan under section 704

. . . a description that shall demonstrate how the proposed activities . . . are consistent with the most recent 3‑year State plan under section 704

Statute – Sec. 725

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1998 SILC Congress

The SILC Relationship with CILs

The SILC Relationship with State Agencies

SILC Autonomy SILCs as System Advocates

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Questions & Answers

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CIL Role in Developing SPIL

Assessing need Outreach to

unserved/underserved Development of CIL network Goals, objectives and activities

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15,260 surveys distributed. 2,097 completed for survey return rate of 13.7%.

Of the 38 centers included in survey, 33 had approval rates of 80% or higher. Five centers did not meet the 80% satisfaction goal. Two of the five are federally funded centers.

Assessing Need: 2006 Consumer Satisfaction (All of New York State)The staff helped me understand my choices and options. (One of seven questions)

45% 46% 5% 4%Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree

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64% of centers running with inadequate speed and memory in over half of their PCs

Only half of those that have back-up drives have the necessary supplies to use them

Findings: 2007 Statewide Assessment of Center Technology Needs

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Findings: 2007 Statewide Assessment of Center Technology Needs

There weren’t as many centers with adaptive keyboard devices - enlarged keyboard keys or voice activated capabilities, and active input devices were only available at a few centers

Only 50% have capacity to update websites on quarterly basis. Only 66% are fully accessible and only 25% have counters to measure number of hits. 73% of centers with websites admitted a need to redesign their website.

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1. Expansion of IL Network of Centers and NYC/Extensive Down State Service Need

2. Outreach to Hispanic & Asian Communities / Funds for Cultural Competence

3. Youth Service Need

4. Service to Disability & Elderly Populations

2007 Statewide Needs Assessment Recommendations

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SPIL Meetings SPIL Committee to guide process Use facilitation outline to solicit SPIL input

at varied venue Statewide public hearings at CILs Input from non-IL disability community at

breakout sessions of annual conferences Input from focus group sessions,

facilitated at local CILs, and turned back into SILC

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SPIL Meetings

Public comment via website, electronic response, over 400 comments

SPIL Committee reconvenes, summarizes input, develops SPIL draft and distributes for comment

SPIL drafted and sent to full council for consideration

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Assessing Need

Other innovative idea: Focus Groups

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Questions & Answers

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Outreach to unserved/underserved Outreach/SILC meetings Community-specific outreach Virtual center

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Outreach

What works: Sensitivity to culture/customs Understanding community

protocol

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Questions & Answers

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Development of CIL NetworkWhat we know: Most SILCs have set base-funding

target Many SILCs fund center participation Several SILCs fund QUILS 50% of states fund CILs Several SILCs fund CIL associations

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2007 Survey 50% (28) states

fund CILs Analysis:

– Disability– Population– Geographic

size– Politics

Similarities of population

Size Politics Advocacy

organizations

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Advocacy Organizations

CIL Associations:

23 of 28 states had CIL associations

2 states with CIL associations – no funding

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Distribution of New funds

Formula: 1/3 Population 1/3 Geographic area 1/3 SILC

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Goals, Objectives & Activities CIL reps on SPIL-writing

committee CILs in strategic planning

meeting Review by CIL association Public forums at CILs

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Goals, Objectives & Activities: Involving Centers in NY State

Nine CIL staff appointed to SILC

Three CILs hold hearings

Five CILs conduct local focus groups

Many of the 400+ online comments come from CIL network

Non-appointed SILC members participate in SPIL Committee

Goals, Objectives & Activities: Involving Centers in Idaho Focus Groups Identified needs:

–Transportation–Public Awareness

Apply for Grants (State funds) Implement through CILs

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SILC/CIL Grants

Idaho AmeriCorps Accessible Transportation Network Project

Medicaid Infrastructure Grant

Idaho Equal Access Collaborative Domestic Violence Project

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Goals, Objectives & Activities: Involving Centers in Kansas

KACIL: Center Association with SILC participation

CIL public meetings w/Legislators Public Policy Committee

– Set priorities– Organize grassroots– Communicate with disability

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Recent legislative results

Additional $1 Million for CIL operations

Money Follows the Person Increase waiver funding

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Questions & Answers

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Wrap up and Evaluation

Please remember to complete an online evaluation located at https://vovici.com/wsb.dll/s/12291g3aa5d

Your thoughtful response is greatly appreciated!