Welcome to the California State Independent Living Council Website
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.
Announcement of Intent to Award RFP 2010-SILC ADRC
Updated: 6/1//2010
SILC ADRC, AGING & DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTER (ADRC) EXPANSION
After completing the review of all proposals submitted in response to RFP 2010 – SILC ADRC, the California State Independent Living Council (SILC) has selected and hereby intends to award a contract to the following proposer:
FREED Center for Independent Living
117 New Mohawk Rd., Suite A
Nevada City, CA 95959
The winning RFP proposer, FREED Center for Independent Living, earned a total of 196 out of 200 possible points.
SILC appreciates the efforts of all proposers. Thank you for your participation and interest in the SILC ADRC Expansion efforts.
Governor Schwarzennegger's Office Supports Independent Living Leadership
Updated: 5/14/2010
Friday, May 14, 2010 the Governor's Appointments' office announced ( press release in microsoft word @ 61 kb or rich text format 39 kb) the appointments of Miguel Duarte, Eli Gelardin, Ben Jauregui, and Jessica Lorenz to the State Independent Living Council. In addition, J. Daniel Boomer, Elsa Quezada, Eddie Rea, Teddie-Joy Remhild, Marco Rodriguez, and David Tripp were reappointed for another term. These appointments are timed well to craft the funding allocation plan for the 2011-2013 State Plan for Independent Living. Those in attendance at the May, 2010 quarterly meeting in Santa Barbara were sworn in by Santa Barbara County Supervisor Janet Wolf. This additional leadership will assist the SILC to meet its Mission, and will better serve the community of persons with disabilities in California.
YOU MADE A DIFFERENCE!
Updated: 8/14/2010
"Special Ops" Committee, headed by member Bob Hand, to finalize the operation plan. This group will have its fourth meeting AUGUST 24, 2010.
This plan dictates how thousands of federal dollars for independent living gets distributed. During 2009, the SPIL largely impacted federal stimulus moneys.
Much gratitude and appreciation to workgroup chair Susan Madison and to the organizers of the SPIL hearings: Eddie Rea SILC Member and CFILC employee, Dwight Bateman at Department of Rehabilitation (DOR), and Jennifer Benson from DOR will serve as moderator while Elsa Quezada from SILC, CFILC and the Central Coast Center for Independent Living backed Eddie up.
SILC awarded ADRC Grant
Updated: 9/30/2009
We are very proud to announce that the California SILC was awarded a United States Administration on Aging ADRC grant today! This grant is close to $800 thousand over a three year period. We are particularly grateful to Tony Sauer, Lynn Daucher, Lora Connolly, Paula Acosta, Joe Xavier, Karol Swartzlander, Betsi Howard, and Elizabeth Leef for their provision of technical assistance and support that made it possible for us to receive these funds. It was great to have Aging, Rehabilitation, and Health Care working together to secure these funds.
The grant has three features.
- To open a new ADRC collaborative in California where none currently exists. We will be looking for an Independent Living Center that wants to spearhead this effort and receive the bulk of funding.
- To support staff at all the ADRC’s to learn more about the Coleman Transition Model for transitioning from hospital to home.
- To create an advisory body that will engage in strategic planning for the future of ADRC’s in California.
Thanks to all of you who support the SILC in its work! We look forward to more community collaboration in the future.
SILC position paper on Independent Living Services to Native Americans
Updated: 7/16/2009
Independent Living Services to Native Americans in Microsoft Word format (80 kb) or Rich Text Format (57 kb).
Energy efficiency and conservation information. Find incentives/rebates, technical assistance, retailers, product guides, case studies and more.
AMBER ALERT empowers law enforcement, the media and the public to combat abduction by sending out immediate information.
Information regarding Statement of Economic Interests, Form 700 and Travel Expense Claim Forms readily available to the public.
Save Our Water is a statewide public education program designed to educate Californians on the state's water challenges and encourage them to reduce the amount of water they use everyday.
This portal gives all Californians a breakdown, by issue area, of the funding California is estimated to receive from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).
Designed to help California's working families become more financially secure by connecting them to important programs and resources.