The North Carolina Statewide Independent Living Council (NCSILC) is a federally-mandated, not-for-profit, Governor appointed council. A majority of council members must be people with a disability. By federal law, the SILC is charged with:
- • Developing a state plan addressing the provision of statewide independent living services (SPIL)
- • Developing and supporting a statewide network of Centers for Independent Living (CILs)
- • Monitoring, reviewing and evaluating the implementation of the state plan (SPIL).
Mission
To promote a philosophy of independent living, including a philosophy of consumer control, peer support, self-help, self determination, equal access, and individual and systems advocacy, in order to maximize opportunities for individuals with disabilities and the integration and full inclusion of individuals with disabilities into the mainstream of society.
STATE PLAN FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING (SPIL)
(Download PDF, Download Word Doc)
Executive Director Position for NC SILC
Job Announcement – Job Description
Upcoming Events
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- • 2021 Upcoming NCSILC Virtual Meeting Dates: Save the Dates
April 15,2021 – April 16, 2021 – Click Here for Meeting Agenda – Zoom Links Below
July 15, 2021 – July 16, 2021 – check back for meeting materials to be posted on or about July 1, 2021Thursday’s (April 15th) Meeting, begins at 1pm Eastern Time and can be accessed at:
Topic: NC SILC Quarterly MeetingTime: Apr 15, 2021 01:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
https://zoom.us/j/94038572957?pwd=UDcwSzJKTDBkRm9oUmZURjRuMi94Zz09
Meeting ID: 940 3857 2957
Passcode: 665660One tap mobile
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Passcode: 665660Friday Meeting:
Topic: NC SILC Quarterly Business MeetingTime: Apr 16, 2021 09:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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Meeting ID: 991 6098 7834
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Meeting ID: 991 6098 7834
Passcode: 378140
Board Enrichment trainings are held the Thursday prior.
- • 2021 Upcoming NCSILC Virtual Meeting Dates: Save the Dates
Committee Meetings
New committees will soon be formalized to address the goals, objectives and activities of the new NC 3 year State Plan for Independent Living. Please check back again soon for further details.
If you would like copies of any committee meeting minutes, please contact us.
The Statewide Independent Living Council is a partner with the Centers for Independent Living across the NC.
Centers provide core services that lead directly to increased independence
for North Carolinians with disabilities. At a minimum each Center provides:
- Information & Referral
- Individual Advocacy
- Independent Living Skills Training
- Systems Advocacy
- Peer Mentoring and Support
- Youth Transitions
- Diversions from Institution
- Transition to Community Based Living
- Disabilty Advocacy Center