May 2017
Maine SILC
Maine Statewide Independent Living Council
The Mission
Maine Statewide Independent Living Council is
dedicated to ensuring that citizens with
disabilities have control over their lives and
environments with equal access to options
opportunities and choices as do all citizens.
Maine SILC is…. A federally
mandated council under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
Maine SILC advances independent living by engaging
in or supporting research, publication, employment,
community organizing, advocacy and systems reform.
Business Meetings
@ Maine State Housing
Authority, Augusta
May 11 10 am
July 13 10 am
Sept. 14 10 am
The State Plan for Independent Living (Maine SPIL)
includes independent living goals and objectives, outreach plans, and funding priorities. The SPIL shall be
reviewed and revised not less than once every three years, to ensure the existence of appropriate planning,
financial support and coordination, and other assistance to appropriately address, on a statewide and
comprehensive basis, the needs for:
July 13 10 am
*The provision of State independent living services;
Sept.14 10 am
*The development and support of a statewide network of centers for independent living;
*Working relationships between programs providing independent living services and independent
living centers, the vocational rehabilitation program established under title I, and other programs
providing services for individuals with disabilities.
Use the following link to view the new 2017-2017 Maine SPIL: http://mainesilc.org/wpcontent/uploads/2013/03/SPIL-2017-2019.pdf
Maine SILC May 2017
Your Maine SILC Members - May 2017
Chair - Kelly Osborn
V. Chair - Cheryl Peabody
Secretary – Stephanie Derochers
At-Large – Cindy Bistany
Connect with Maine SILC
Members
Elinor Weissman
Karen Mason
Diane Frigon
Avery Olmstead lV
Kathy Despres
Lincoln Hunt
Mel Clarrage
Patricia Thorsen
Darcy Gentle
Lauren Bustard
Branden Densmore
Andrew Capone-Sprague
Phone: 207-329-6148
Web: www.mainesilc.org
Email: [email protected]
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/MaineSilc
May 2017 Happenings
*Public Hearing on Pilot Travel Voucher Legislation 9:30am May 5. (LD 1148)
*Maine SILC Business Meeting May 11 at Maine State Housing 10am-1pm
*Following the Maine Legislature Bill Process in May
*As the weather improves check out accessible recreation options in Maine
www.mainesilc.org/recreation
*And plan now to attend:
The Empowerment Forum #4
Thursday August 17, 2017 in Auburn, Maine
Maine SILC Workgroups
Maine SILC completed community forums and surveys last summer to then write and gain approval of
the 2017-2019 Maine State Plan for Independent Living (Maine SPIL). To further the work on the SPIL
goals and objectives, there are seven “workgroups” created to focus on each of the key areas in the Maine
SPIL. The workgroups and their focus include:
AT/IT
Community Based Living
Economic Self Sufficiency
Employment
Housing – Transition
Transportation
Youth – Transition
Workgroups meet regularly using the Maine SPIL plan to advance the goal areas. Workgroups are led
and consist of Maine SILC members but anyone with an interest in joining a workgroup is welcome.
Contact Maine SILC at [email protected] or call 207-329-6148