Statewide Independent Living Council public meetings in 2022
7 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Statewide Independent Living Council
The Council approved the agenda and meeting minutes from August, September, and October 2021. Members discussed legislative goals for 2022, including opposing the prohibition of motorized wheelchairs in nursing homes and seeking more funding for SPAS and Home and Community Based Services. A motion to formally support motorized wheelchair access in facilities failed due to a lack of quorum.
- Approved November 4, 2021 meeting agenda
- Approved meeting minutes for August 5-6, September 16, and October 4, 2021
- Approved motion to enter executive session to discuss Executive Director selection
- Motion to support motorized wheelchair access in facilities failed (lack of quorum)
Statewide Independent Living Council
The Statewide Independent Living Council is meeting to conduct business including budget updates, new member applications, and discussions on the State Plan For Independent Living. The agenda also includes agency updates from various Louisiana state departments and independent living centers.
- SILC Quarterly Budget Update
- Review of New Member Applications
- Discussion of State Plan For Independent Living (SPIL)
- Fiscal Agent Contract review
- Updates from Independent Living Centers including SLIC, NHILC, and RIL
Statewide Independent Living Council
The Statewide Independent Living Council will hold a two-day meeting on November 2-3, 2022, in Baton Rouge. Agenda items include approval of minutes, a quarterly budget update, new member applications, an executive director evaluation tool, the State Plan for Independent Living (SPIL), a fiscal agent contract, bylaws, and legislative priorities. Day 2 features updates from independent living centers and state agencies, followed by SILC elections.
- State Plan for Independent Living (SPIL) discussion
- Fiscal agent contract review
- Quarterly budget update by Daryn Broussard
- Executive Director Evaluation Tool consideration
- SILC legislative priorities
Statewide Independent Living Council
The Council is meeting over two days to conduct quarterly business, including budget updates and agency reports. The agenda includes discussions on bylaws, elections, and updates from various state agencies and independent living centers.
- SILC Quarterly Budget Update
- Review of LA SILC Bylaws
- LA SILC Elections
- Updates from Louisiana Rehabilitation Services, Veteran Affairs, and Office of Behavioral Health
- Updates from Southwest Louisiana Independence Center, New Horizons, and Resources on Independent Living
Statewide Independent Living Council
The Statewide Independent Living Council (SILC) will hold its second quarter meetings on May 4-5, 2022, in Baton Rouge and via Zoom. The agenda includes a quarterly budget update, agency updates from multiple state departments, a Q&A session with the West Virginia SILC, and discussion of SILC bylaws and elections. Public comment is accepted.
- Quarterly budget update presented by Daryn Broussard
- Agency updates from Louisiana Rehabilitation Services, Veterans Affairs, Office of Behavioral Health, and others
- Q&A session with Ann McDaniel of West Virginia SILC
- Discussion and possible action on LA SILC Bylaws
- LA SILC Elections
The Council approved amendments to its bylaws to align with federal regulations and the Governor's appointment powers. New leadership was elected, and the Council reviewed its quarterly budget and agency reports.
- Approved amended bylaws to update terminology and member appointment procedures
- Elected Sharon Hennessey as Chairperson
- Elected Jarrod Bottley as Vice-Chairperson
- Elected Claudia Garafolo as Member at Large
- Approved February 3rd and 4th meeting agendas with corrections
- Approved November 4th and 5th meeting minutes with amendments (Sharon Hennessey abstained)
Statewide Independent Living Council
The Statewide Independent Living Council will hold a two-day virtual meeting to discuss its quarterly budget, reporting obligations, autonomy, organization, and execution of the State Plan for Independent Living (SPIL) objectives. The council will also consider establishing a committee to amend its bylaws. Day two includes updates from independent living centers and state agencies.
- SILC Quarterly Budget Update
- Discussion on LASILC's Reporting Obligations
- Discussion on LASILC's Autonomy
- Discussion on Execution of SPIL Objectives
- Establish Committee to Amend SILC Bylaws
The Council approved support for proposed legislation to dedicate funds from the Disability Affairs trust fund for disability integration and disaster response. Members also approved attending two national conferences and established committees to amend bylaws and policy manuals.
- Approved support for proposed legislation to dedicate Act 435 funds to SILC for disability integration and disaster preparation
- Approved sending representation to the SILC Congress and NCIL Conference, pending budget determination
- Approved February 3rd and 4th meeting agendas with corrections
- Approved November 4th and 5th meeting minutes with amendments (one abstention)
- Established Bylaws committee consisting of Yavonka Archaga, Sharon Hennessy, and Steven Nguyen
- Established Policy and Procedures Manual Committee consisting of Erick Taylor, Steven Nguyen, and Claudia Garafolo
Statewide Independent Living Council
The Council will discuss budget updates, reporting obligations, and the execution of State Plan for Independent Living objectives. The agenda also includes agency updates from various state departments and independent living centers.
- SILC Quarterly Budget Update
- Establishment of a committee to amend SILC Bylaws
- Updates from Southwest Louisiana Independence Center, New Horizons, and Resources on Independent Living
- Agency updates from Louisiana Rehabilitation Services, Veteran Affairs, and the Office of Behavioral Health
- Review of legislative advocacy efforts