Alaska SILC Council with Mrs. Parnell February 2nd 2011

 
 
Statewide Independent Living Council of Alaska is made up of representatives, the majority of whom have disabilities, from around the State, who are appointed by the Governor. It is a not for profit 501 (c) 3, non-Governmental, consumer controlled organization which develops, monitors and evaluates the federally funded State Plan for Independent Living in the state of Alaska, promotes the independent living philosophy statewide, and provides support and technical assistance to the entire network of Centers for Independent Living (CIL). Under the Alaska Statute 47.80.300, "for budgetary purposes, the SILC is located in the Department of Labor and Workforce Development. 

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING

Statewide Independent Living Council (SILC)

June 5 & 6, 2012

Access Alaska Fairbanks

526 Gaffney Road, Suite 100

Fairbanks, AK 99701

The SILC quarterly meeting will be on June 5^th and 6^th at Access Alaska in Fairbanks (526 Gaffney Road, Suite 100).  Public testimony is scheduled from 4:00 to 5:00 PM on June 5^th.  The SILC will be receiving comments concerning independent living issues and/or needs for people with disabilities.  This meeting will be open to the public for any persons wishing to testify.  Refreshments will be provided.

Interested persons who wish to provide public comment via telephone should call 1-888-392-4560, then code 1182492#, and announce themselves.  Written comments may be sent to 1057 W. Fireweed Lane, Suite 206, Anchorage, Alaska, 99503; or emailed to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

For more information regarding the agenda or any aspect of this meeting,  please contact  Heidi Frost at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , or call the SILC office at 907-263-2092, toll-free at 1-888-294-7452.

The SILC complies with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Individuals with disabilities who may need special accommodations to participate in SILC meetings and individuals seeking further information regarding specific agenda items should contact the SILC.

The Alaska Statewide Independent Living Council is committed to promoting a philosophy of consumer control, peer support, self-help, self-determination, equal access, and individual and systems advocacy, in order to maximize leadership, empowerment, independence, productivity, and to support full inclusion and integration of individuals with disabilities into the mainstream of American society.

The 2011 - 2013 State Plan for Independent Living (SPIL) has been updated.

For the updated SPIL please click on the menu tab labled 2011 - 2013 Plan.