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)
2022 NC Youth Leadership Forum information is HERE
Upcoming Events
May 26 – Quarterly SILC Business Meeting – Public Meeting: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
May 27 – Quarterly SILC Enrichment meeting – 9:00 am – Noon
Thursday May 26, 2022 and Friday May 27, 2022
Thursday’s (May 26th) Meeting, begins at 9am Eastern Time and can be accessed at:
Topic: Topic: NC SILC QUARTERLY BUSINESS MEETING
Time: May 26, 2022 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85822628041?pwd=bFE5VU52SDFSSDlQb2pwMjFsSnJTQT09
Meeting ID: 858 2262 8041
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Meeting ID: 858 2262 8041
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Friday Meeting:
Topic: NC SILC QUARTERLY ENRICHMENT TRAINING
Time: May 27, 2022 09:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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Meeting ID: 893 4336 6561
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AGENDA FOR BOTH MEETINGS WILL BE POSTED MONDAY, MAY 16
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