Minnesota Statewide Independent Living Council"Creating the future of Independent Living through guidance and direction from people with disabilities"
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
State Plan for Independent Living
June 3, 2004
WHAT: The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development's Independent Living Section, and the Statewide Independent Living Council (SILC) invite public comments on the proposed State Plan for Independent Living (SPIL). The SPIL guides the direction and expansion of IL programs and services statewide.
WHY: To remain eligible for Federal Independent Living funds, the State of Minnesota must develop and submit to the U.S. Department of Education, Rehabilitation Services Administration, a new SPIL every three years. The deadline for submitting this SPIL is June 30, 2004. With final approval from the Rehabilitation Services Administration, this SPIL will be effective from October 1, 2004 through September 30, 2007.
WHEN: June 3, 2004 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
WHERE: Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, lower level, 390 N. Robert Street, St. Paul.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Consumers of IL services, IL service-providers, other providers of disability-related services, other interested individuals.
For more information, or to obtain a print, formatted or electronic copy of the SPIL prior to the public hearing, phone (800) 328-9095, or (651) 296-5085, or TTY (651) 296-3900. You may also e-mail your questions or requests for advance copies of the SPIL to:
PRINT AND FORMATTED COPIES OF THE PROPOSED SPIL WILL ALSO BE AVAILABLE AT THE PUBLIC HEARING SITE. ASL INTERPRETERS WILL BE PRESENT AT THE PUBLIC HEARING. THE PUBLIC HEARING SITE IS FULLY ACCESSIBLE TO PEOPLE WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITIES.
