SILC-NET Presents…
Operationalizing Effective SILCs
September 17-19, 2008
Alexandria, VA
Registration for this event is now closed.
Target Audience
This training is intended for Statewide Independent Living Council staff and members, including representatives of Designated State Units. It will provide the fundamentals of SILC duties, roles, and responsibilities; SPIL development and monitoring of implementation; community needs assessment; strengthening partnerships with DSUs and other agencies; and membership appointment and orientation; as well as provide examples of how to implement these.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
- Perform SILC duties, roles and responsibilities as defined in the Rehabilitation Act and federal guidelines
- Utilize tools and techniques for strategic data gathering and analysis to identify community IL needs for planning and developing their next SPIL
- Engage in the development of a SPIL with their DSU that prioritizes and addresses the IL needs in their state and meets federal requirements
- Develop a focused plan for monitoring, reviewing, and evaluating the implementation of their current SPIL
- Strengthen partnerships with their DSUs, CILs, SRCs and other agencies to foster effective IL programs in their state
- Apply effective practices in recruiting SILC members, collaborating with appointing authorities; and orienting new members to independent living, SILC functions, and member responsibilities
Presenters
Terry Brigance, Brad Williams, Mike Bachhuber, Charlene Dwyer, RSA Independent Living Unit Staff
Agenda
Wednesday, September 17
8:30 – 9:00 AM Registration & Breakfast
9:00 – 9:15 AM Welcome and Introductions
9:15 – 11:45 AM SILC Duties, Roles, and Responsibilities
11:45 – 1:15 PM Lunch
1:15 – 4:15 PM Identifying Community Needs
Thursday, September 18
8:30 – 9:00 AM Breakfast
9:00 – 11:30 AM Developing the SPIL
11:30 – 1:00 PM Lunch
1:00 – 2:30 PM The Current SPIL
2:45 – 4:45 PM Strengthening Partnerships
Friday, September 19
8:30 – 9:00 AM Breakfast
9:00 – 11:30 AM SILC Members
11:30 – 12:30 PM Wrap Up and Evaluations
Know you will attend? Make your travel arrangements today!
Hilton Alexandria Mark Center
5000 Seminary Road
Alexandria, VA 22311
- Low Rate for Washington! $189/night Single/Double Occupancy
- Be sure to mention the “National Council on Independent Living” SILC training to receive the reduced guestroom rate!!!
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