Statewide Independent Living Council

The Statewide Independent Living Council, known simply as The Statewide Independent Living Council, known simply as SILC, is a federally mandated, governor-appointed council. The majority of members are individuals with disabilities.

SILC is required to:

• Develop, monitor and review a state plan, in conjunction with the state Department for Aging and Independent Living (DAIL), that addresses the independent needs in our state;
• Develop and support a statewide network of Independent Living Centers;
• Submit periodic reports tto DAIL, coordinate activities with the state Rehabilitation Council; and
• Ensure all regularly scheduled meetings of the SILC are open to the public and provide reasonable accommodations when requested with a one-week notice.

State Plan for Independent Living

Our three-year State Plan for Independent Living (SPIL) is designed in partnership with DAIL and has overarching goals to:

• Increase awareness of independent living services to stakeholders;
• Increase the effectiveness of the SILC;
• Increase access to independent living services for Kentuckians with disabilities; and
• Increase advocacy activities through education of stakeholders to increase access and integration.

FY20 SPIL

Review the next SPIL and Share Your Comments by May 15, 2020

The SILC and its partners have developed a draft SPIL for FY21-23. Visit the FY21-23 SPIL page to review the plan and make comments.