Tuesday, April 17 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. San Gabriel Hilton, San Gabriel, California Community Forum to Shape the Future! 1.
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Tuesday, April 17 • 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
San Gabriel Hilton, San Gabriel, California
Community Forum to Shape the Future!
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■ State Independent Living Council1600 K Street, Suite 100Sacramento, CA 95814
■ Toll Free: 1-866-866-7452
■ TTY: 916-445-5627
■ Email: jennifer@calsilc.org
■ Web: www.calsilc.org
State Independent Living Council
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■ During the summer of 2012, the Rehabilitation Services Administration will compete either one or two grants to run one or more Independent Living Centers in California.
■ Grant will be awarded with the plan for funding to start October 1, 2012.
■ Historically, state funding has followed the federal award.
Community Forum Context
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■ To be eligible for the federal funding, applicants must meet all of the requirements of an independent living center as described in the Rehabilitation Act as amended.
ILC Grant Eligibility
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■ SILC, in partnership with the Department of Rehabilitation, is responsible for writing and promulgating the State Plan for Independent Living (SPIL).
■ SPIL details how independent living services and goals will be attained in California.
■ Details include about how Centers qualify for funding and what funding they receive.
SILC & DOR Role
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■ The current SPIL does not have any provisions for what would happen should an existing center close.
■ SILC is working with DOR to get community input so that they can write the required amendment for the SPIL.
What Happens If An ILC Closes?
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1. One grant or two?
2. Where the ILC will be located?
3. Other requirements (language, representation, etc.)
4. Whether state funding will be awarded?
SILC and DOR will be deciding
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■ SILC/DOR will determine the basis for the federal award.
■ Federal government will choose the best bid.
Selection Process
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■ Amendment language finalized by the end of April
■ Public hearings in early May
■ Grant proposal issued by federal government in June
Proposed Timeline
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■ Seven Independent Living Centers
■ Estimated L.A. County population: Over 9 million
■ Estimated L.A. County disability population: Over 1.1 million
■ Estimated consumers served by ILCs: 10,740
■ “Penetration” rate: less than one percent
L.A. County by the Numbers
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■ Latinos, Asian Americans, and Native Americans are the most frequently mentioned ethnic minority populations in need of IL services.
■ Proportionally, Asian Americans and Latinos are underrepresented in the DOR and ILC service rates.
SILC Needs Assessment Findings
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■ Information & Referral
■ Peer Support
■ Employment
■ Legal Advocacy
■ Housing
■ Transportation
■ Healthcare
■ Personal Assistance
Unmet Service Needs
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■ State Independent Living Council1600 K Street, Suite 100Sacramento, CA 95814
■ Toll Free: 1-866-866-7452
■ TTY: 916-445-5627
■ Email: jennifer@calsilc.org
■ Web: www.calsilc.org
State Independent Living Council
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