Statewide Independent Living Council public meetings in 2023
8 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Statewide Independent Living Council
The Statewide Independent Living Council is meeting to conduct quarterly business, including a budget update and an evaluation of the Executive Director. The agenda includes agency updates, a listening session regarding ADA voting, and the election of a Treasurer.
- SILC Quarterly Budget Update
- Assistant United States Attorney- ADA Voting Listening Session
- Executive Director Evaluation in executive session
- Election of a Treasurer
- State Plan For Independent Living (SPIL) discussion
Statewide Independent Living Council
The Statewide Independent Living Council is conducting its second quarter meetings on November 1 and 2, 2023. The agenda includes a budget update, an ADA voting listening session with the Assistant United States Attorney, and an evaluation of the Executive Director.
- SILC Quarterly Budget Update
- Assistant United States Attorney- ADA Voting Listening Session
- Executive Director Evaluation in executive session
- Election of Treasurer
- State Plan For Independent Living (SPIL) discussion
Statewide Independent Living Council
The Statewide Independent Living Council is meeting on August 2 and 3, 2023, to conduct quarterly business. The agenda includes a budget update, agency reports, and discussions regarding the State Plan for Independent Living (SPIL).
- SILC Quarterly Budget Update
- State Plan For Independent Living (SPIL) discussion
- Updates from various state agencies including DOTD and Louisiana Housing Corporation
- Independent Living Centers updates from SLIC, NHILC, and RIL
- Executive Session
Statewide Independent Living Council
The Statewide Independent Living Council is convening for a two-day meeting on August 2 and 3, 2023. The agenda includes a quarterly budget update, agency updates from various state offices, and discussions regarding the State Plan For Independent Living (SPIL).
- SILC Quarterly Budget Update
- State Plan For Independent Living (SPIL) discussion
- Updates from Louisiana Rehabilitation Services, Veteran Affairs, and Office of Behavioral Health
- Updates from the Department of Transportation and Development and Louisiana Housing Corporation
- Independent Living Centers updates from SLIC, NHILC, and RIL
Statewide Independent Living Council
The Statewide Independent Living Council is meeting to review the quarterly budget and discuss the State Plan For Independent Living (SPIL). The agenda includes updates from various state agencies and independent living centers regarding services for individuals with disabilities.
- SILC Quarterly Budget Update
- Review of State Plan For Independent Living (SPIL)
- 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
- Discussion on SILC Legacy and History Preservation
Statewide Independent Living Council
The Statewide Independent Living Council (SILC) holds its second-quarter meetings on May 3-4, 2023, at 4728 Constitution Avenue, Baton Rouge. The agenda includes a quarterly budget update, discussion of the State Plan for Independent Living (SPIL), and updates from multiple state agencies. Public comment is accepted by email or during the meeting.
- Quarterly budget update presented by Daryn Broussard
- Discussion of the State Plan for Independent Living (SPIL)
- Updates from Louisiana Rehabilitation Services, Veterans Affairs, Office of Behavioral Health, Elderly Affairs, and others
- Independent Living Centers updates from SLIC, NHILC, and RIL on Day 2
- Legislative updates and recognition of special guest
Statewide Independent Living Council
The council will meet over two days to discuss disability emergency management, legislative priorities, and agency updates. The agenda includes reports from various state agencies and independent living centers.
- FEMA/Disability Emergency Management Planning discussion
- SILC Quarterly Budget Update
- Agency updates from DOTD, Louisiana Housing Corporation, and others
- Independent Living Center updates from SLIC, NHILC, and RIL
Statewide Independent Living Council
The council is meeting to discuss budget updates, legislative priorities, and disability emergency management planning. The agenda includes agency updates and reports from various independent living centers.
- SILC Quarterly Budget Update
- FEMA/Disability Emergency Management Planning discussion
- Review of SILC Legislative Priorities
- Updates from Louisiana Rehabilitation Services, Veteran Affairs, and DOTD
- Independent Living Center updates from SLIC, NHILC, and RIL
The Council approved a board resolution allowing the Executive Director to purchase equipment and retain services, including tax preparation, with a budget adjustment of $6,000 to $8,000. Members also agreed to support a disability advocacy program expansion and set a future meeting venue.
- Approved board resolution for Executive Director to purchase equipment and services up to $6,000-$8,000 (unanimous)
- Approved February 2023 meeting agendas
- Approved November 2022 meeting minutes with corrections
- Agreed to write letter of support for DRLA's Supported Independent Living Advocacy Program Expansion
- Agreed to hold future quarterly meetings at the Renaissance Hotel in Baton Rouge, LA