Minnesota Statewide Independent Living CouncilThe Minnesota Statewide Independent Living Council (SILC) invites your application for membership.
The Minnesota Statewide Independent Living Council is an independent entity of State government and is not part of or subordinate to any state agency. Administrative support is provided to the Council by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development. Council members are appointed by the Governor. The Minnesota Statewide Independent Living Council is established exclusively to fulfill the applicable provisions of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended.
The council meets the second Thursday of the month, usually in the Twin Cities metro area, eight times annually, from 9:00 am - 2:30 pm.
In addition to reimbursement for travel, lodging and meal expenses, there is a per diem of $55 for each meeting day.
Any Minnesotan is eligible for membership. Appointments are made by the Governor based on considerations that include personal qualifications for service and the council's need for statewide representation. The council's membership must always include: representation of persons with a broad range of disabilities; at least one director of the section 121 project, and; at least one director of a Center for Independent Living. The council may also include: other representation from Centers for Independent Living; parents and legal guardians of individuals with disabilities; advocates of and for individuals with disabilities; representatives from private business; representatives from private organizations that provide services for individuals with disabilities, and; other appropriate individuals.
For more information about the SILC, contact Brad Westerlund
Minnesota SILC
Vocational Rehabilitation Services Branch
Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development
First National Bank Building
332 Minnesota Street, Suite E200
Saint Paul, MN 55101
Voice: 651.259.7351
TTY: 651.296.3900
Fax: 651.297.5159
Email: brad.westerlund@state.mn.us
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