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.
Executive Director Position for NC SILC
Job Announcement – Job Description
Upcoming Events
- • 2021 Upcoming NCSILC Virtual Meeting Dates: Save the Date for the next NC SILC Quarterly meeting – January 28th, 2021 from 1 – 4 pm and January 29th – 9 am to Noon (Click Here for the Meeting Agenda)
Thursday’s (January 28th) Meeting, begins at 1pm Eastern Time and can be accessed at:
Topic: Quarterly SILC MeetingTime: Jan 28, 2021 01:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
https://zoom.us/j/92362138011?pwd=NTVmdmdUVk5FaGVRNzRnUmp3c2pOUT09
Meeting ID: 923 6213 8011
Passcode: 486501One tap mobile
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Passcode: 486501Fridays’ (January 29th) Meeting, begins at 9am Eastern Time and can be accessed at:
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Meeting ID: 968 0184 0533
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Passcode: 024340
Board Enrichment trainings are held the Thursday prior.
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 email Mark.Steele@ncsilc.org
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